Auditions
Here's everything you need to know about upcoming auditions at Stage 212!
Directed by Karen Lesman
Produced by Tracy Daugherty and Heather Leffers
Audition Dates
Friday, October 24th @ 7 PM
Saturday, October 25th @ 1 PM
Video Audition Submission Deadline
Friday, October 24th @ 6:30 PM
Callbacks
Sunday, October 26th (subject to availability)
First Read-Through
October 27th @ 7 PM
Auditions, Callbacks, & Rehearsals will be held at Stage 212
700 1st St. La Salle, IL 61301
Audition Information
Important Dates*
Tech Week: January 25th – February 5th 2026
Show Dates: February 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, & 15th 2026. Fridays @ 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays @ 2PM.
Strike: February 15th, Immediately following the last performance
*NOTE: If you are unable to attend these dates you will not be considered for this production.
Audition Requirements
Age Limit
Auditioners must be 17 years old or older to participate
Singing
Auditioners must prepare a song cut no longer than one minute in length. The song choice should be from a musical and in the style of the show, but must not be a song from the show. Providing a backing track is required, and a speaker will be provided for playing tracks. Audition songs should be memorized.
Dancing
Auditioners will be taught a short dance combination at auditions, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Close-toed shoes that can be laced or strapped securely are required. If auditioners do not wear acceptable shoes, they will be asked to change shoes. If they do not have acceptable footwear to change to, they will not be able to audition that day.
Reading
Acting auditions will consist of cuts from the script. Link to audition cuts are provided below, auditioners are encouraged to review the sides that include the character(s) they are interested in. Memorization is not mandatory.
Callbacks
Callbacks, if deemed necessary, will be held at Stage 212 on October 26th pending the availability of the auditioners. Callback materials will be sent to those that we wish to callback via email. Please contact the director if you are interested but you are unavailable for callbacks.
Registration
All participants will be required to fill out our online Google Form prior to auditions, linked below.
Video Audition Submissions
At the beginning of the video audition submission, please slate with your name, age, character(s) you are auditioning for, and the name of the song you'll be singing, and the show your audition song is from. The same requirements stated above will be used for your video audition reading cuts. The audition reading cuts are linked below. Please choose the cut(s) for the character(s) that you will be auditioning for. Choose one cut to read for each character you are auditioning for. You will not be asked to dance, but you may be asked to participate in a dance audition at Callbacks.
Any submission received after 6:30pm on October 24th will not be accepted. Email your Video Audition Submission to karenlesman57@gmail.com and type your full name in the Subject Line.
Example: Suzie Cue: Little Women Video Audition Submission
Questions?
Please email our director Karen Lesman at karenlesman57@gmail.com
Subject line, “Little Women Auditions”
Character Breakdown
All character genders & ages are according to the MTI character descriptions. We will be casting as we see fit.
Jo March (female, 18-23)
Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano, E3-A5
Marmee March (female, 45-55)
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Doubles as The Hag.
The Hag - In Jo’s story, a wise hag whose unseemly looks hides her wisdom.
Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano, Eb3-Eb5
Margaret “Meg” March (female, 21-25)
The world-weary, yet hopefully romantic oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Doubles as Clarissa.
Clarissa - The ingénue in Jo’s story; prone to fainting, sobbing dramatically, ultimately finds her courage.
Vocal range: Soprano, Bb3-Bb5
Beth March (female, 17-21)
The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. A loving peace-maker who is the glue that brings the sisters together, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Doubles as Rodrigo II.
Rodrigo II - In Jo’s story, the real hero, Clarissa’s long-lost sister in disguise.
Vocal range: Soprano, A3-G5
Amy March (female, 14-18)
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Doubles as The Troll.
The Troll - In Jo’s story the classic lives-under-the-bridge troll; hoards jewels and gems and makes bargains.
Vocal range: Soprano, B3-F#5
Professor Bhaer (male, 35-45)
German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
Vocal range: Baritone, G2-F#4
Theodore “Laurie’ Laurence (male, 18-23)
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy. Doubles as Rodrigo I.
Roderigo I - The obvious hero in Jo’s story; handsome, saving-the-day with much bravado.
Vocal range: Tenor, Bb2-Bb4
Aunt March (female, 45-60)
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Doubles as Mrs. Kirk.
Mrs. Kirk - The New York boarding house proprietress that lodges Jo and Professor Bhaer. Irish, kindly, warm and motherly. (Irish accent is encouraged for this character.)
Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano, Eb3-F#5
Mr. Laurence (male, 60-70)
Laurie’s grandfather and the March family neighbor. Gruff and hardened, but softens over the course of his friendship with the March family; closest to Beth. Doubles as The Knight.
The Knight - In Jo’s story, an elderly Knight who possesses the key to Clarissa’s destiny.
Vocal range: Baritone, C#3-E4
Mr. John Brooke (male, 30-40)
Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. Doubles as Sir Braxton Prendergast.
Sir Braxton Prendergast - The villain in Jo’s story; a classic mustache-twirling, dastardly fellow.
Vocal range: Baritone, C#3-G4