The James Downing Theatre will be holding auditions for it's Winter musical Little Women.

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), Little Women, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right.

We are looking for these characters listed below.

Jo- a passionate young woman. This is her story. Tomboyish, Robust, and fearless (late teens to 20's)

Laurie- The boy next door, High Tenor, Hopeless romantic (Late teens to 20's)

Meg- The oldest sister, Hopeless romantic, soprano (20's)

Amy- The youngest sister, Brash, Bratty, and outgoing. (Late teens to early 20's)

Beth- The second youngest sister, Sees the good in everyone. (Late teens to 20's)

Marmee- The matriarch of the March Family, Backbone of the Family (late 30's to 40's)

Mr John Brooks- Laurie's tutor, mild mannered, uptight. (20's)

Mr Laurence- Laurie's grandfather, stiff and stern. (late 40-50's)

Aunt March- Great Aunt, staunch, uptight, society lady. (late 40-50's)

Professor Bhaer- German Professor, proper, and loveable. (late 20-30's)

****The roles of Mrs. Kirk, and those in the Operatic Tragedy will be doubled***

Auditions will be held November 28th from 7-10 at the James Downing Theatre Edison Park United Methodist Church, 6740 North Oliphant Avenue, Chicago.

December 1st. From 10-2 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School. 4300 N. Winchester, Chicago, Il

Callbacks will be held Dec 1st from 2:30-6 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School. 4300 N. Winchester, Chicago, Il. **Please note that these will be held directly following auditions.