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NOTE: The show was written to be performed by a cast of 10 who play 18 individual roles.

Jo March

Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.

Gender of Role: Female

Age: 18 to 23

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: E3

 

PROFESSOR BHAER

German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.

Gender of Role: Male

Age: 35 to 45

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: G2

 

AMY MARCH

The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.

Gender: Female

Age: 14 to 18

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: A#3

 

MEG MARCH

The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.

Gender: Female

Age: 21 to 25

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: A#3

 

BETH MARCH

The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Can double as Rodrigo II.

Gender: Female

Age: 17 to 21

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: A3

 

MARMEE MARCH

The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Can double as Hag.

Gender: Female

Age: 45 to 55

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

 

THEODORE "LAURIE" LAURENCE

The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

Gender: Male

Age: 18 to 23

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

 

AUNT MARCH

A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Can double as Mrs. Kirk.

Gender: Female

Age: 45 to 60

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: E3

 

MRS. KIRK

The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.

Gender: Female

Age: 45 to 60

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: E3

MR. JOHN BROOKE

Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.

Gender: Male

Age: 30 to 40

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

MR. LAURENCE

Laurie's grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.

Gender of Role: Male

Age: 55 to 70

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: D3

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Character Breakdown

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