Teens Required for "Little Women" Play

The second in the line of March sisters, Jo knows exactly who she is but struggles in a world where she doesn’t quite fit. Jo is often caught between a desire to rebel against the world or escape entirely. Jo is headstrong and bold but not fearless; she feels things too deeply. She is book-smart and a late bloomer. She is a talented writer who creates melodramas for page and stage. Jo is also the narrator of our memory play.

The eldest of the March sisters, Meg is kind, gentle, and strong. She leads by example and hopes to be as much like her mother as possible. She is a romantic and believes in love, but is tempered by her responsible side. This is why she is caught between a love of acting and a talent for teaching. Both use similar aspects of her personality, but one is a dream and one is a practicality.

Born third in the line of March sisters, Beth is the peacemaker, the listener, and everyone’s “person.” She has a profound ability to make people feel seen and to love them unconditionally. She believes in giving love generously and is happy with her role in the family. Beth is unusually talented at creating music and plays the piano with instinctive skill.

The youngest of the March sisters, Amy dislikes being the baby and so she has taken it upon herself to be precocious, refined, and “grown” before her time. Amy is very pretty and has always been told as much. She is not vain but, rather, honest and forthright about her qualities (and everyone else’s). She sparkles and charms everyone with a grace that comes naturally to her. Amy has a fierce heart, a fearless nature, and unmatched determination.

She is a woman who fell in love and created a family with the father of her children. This is different from saying she is a “wife and mother.” She has the endurance and fortitude of someone who has been through the labor intensive years of having four small children close in age. Now, with all of her teenage children still living at home, she is savoring motherhood.

Mr. Laurence is a wealthy man in a time when many people are struggling to make ends meet. He is mistaken for a curmudgeon because of his serious nature, but he has a good heart. He might just surprise you when you get to know him.

Laurie is an only child and has spent most of his life around adults. He is well-read and has a quick mind. He is generous, kind, and wants to be brave but his cautious nature gets the best of him. Laurie is educated, wealthy, good looking, and the world is his oyster. But he wishes someone would see him the way he sees himself.

Servant. She has been with the family since before the girls were born. She is considered more of family member then a servant. Her dry humor and abrupt manner do not conceal her warm and loyal affection for the family.

She is a woman who wants for nothing and considers herself the authority on everything related to decorum, class, and propriety. Aunt March has good intentions even if her motives are manipulative.

Mr. Brooke is a tutor hired for Laurie, meaning he is equally well-read but of a lower economic standing. He is thoughtful and industrious, capable and steady. He has a surprisingly romantic side.

Mr. March is away during the Civil War, leaving the ladies to worry about his well-being. When he is home, however, he’s a caring, considerate father.

Must be able to handle a German dialect. Friedrich Bhaer is an immigrant who was an accomplished professor in Germany but is now barely scraping by in New York City. He is an excellent writer and an intellectual, favoring philosophy over most other subjects. He is sensitive and gentle, but reserved with his outward displays of emotion. Friedrich Bhaer is honest and perceptive and has an uncanny ability to inspire people to be the best version of themselves.

Ensemble: 4-6 ensemble members, who will plays characters in town and in New York City.