CHARACTERS |
Character |
Description |
Gender |
Age |
Vocal Range Top |
Vocal Range Bottom |
*Jo March |
the story’s protagonist. She is passionate, adventurous and brave. She ultimately has the idea of writing the story “Little Women.” She is the Civil-War era version of a feminist. |
Female |
18 to 23 |
A5 |
E3 |
*Meg March |
The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. |
Female |
21 to 25 |
Gb5 |
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. |
Female |
17 to 21 |
G5 |
A3 |
*Amy March |
The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. |
Female |
14 to 18 |
Gb5 |
-1 |
*Marmee March |
The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. |
Female |
45 to 55 |
Eb5 |
Eb3 |
*Laurie Laurence |
The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy. |
Male |
18 to 23 |
Bb4 |
Bb2 |
*Mr. Laurence |
Laurie’s stern grandfather. He initially is not supportive of Laurie’s relationship with the March sisters but ultimately warms up to the March family, especially Beth. |
Male |
65 to 75 |
Not Specified Baritone in General |
*Aunt March |
A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. |
Female |
45 to 60 |
F5 |
E3 |
*Mr. John Brooke |
Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes. |
Male |
30 to 40 |
F#4 |
C#3 |
*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. |
Male |
35 to 45 |
F#4 |
G2 |
*Mrs. Kirk |
Runs the New York Boarding House where Jo lives when she moves to New York. Kind but in charge. |
Female |
45 to 55 |
Not Specified |
Ensemble |
There are ensemble roles such as the characters in Jo’s Melodramatic Stories, Guests at a Fancy Dress Ball, and Ice Skaters. |