Little Women

Presented by Stirling Players Inc. Written by Peter Clapman Adapted from the novel by Louisa M. Alcott Stirling Theatre, Morris Place, Innaloo OPEN READING Saturday 21 August at 5pm OPEN AUDITION Saturday 28 August at 2pm Season runs 3 December - 18 December 2010 Characters : (please note : stage ages only ) Amy March 15yrs – spoilt, artistic, sees herself as a “proper young lady” Beth March 16yrs – quiet, shy and kind, loves music and plays the piano (see note) Jo March 18 yrs – tomboy, independent, tempestuous, clever and self confident, has a passion for writing Meg March 20yrs – well-mannered, intelligent, employed as a governess, tries to keep the peace between Jo and Amy Hannah 60+ yrs – family maid, been with the family since the girls were born, part of the family Mrs March (Marmee) 45+ yrs – Kind, intelligent and modest- but a strong woman, raising her girls to be “little women” Aunt March 65+ yrs – Mr March’s wealthy and grouchy widowed Aunt, somewhat temperamental and prone to being judgemental Laurie 18+ yrs – A rich, fun loving young man who is a neighbour to the March family, About to enter Harvard. John Brooke 29+ yrs – Laurie’s tutor, intelligent and well mannered Mr Laurence 65+ yrs – Laurie’s grandfather, A kindly, wealthy gentleman. Mr March 50+ yrs – a scholar and a minister. Serves as a chaplain in the Union Army. (Note : stage craft can be utilised to cover the actor’s inability to play the piano) For further information please contact Carryn McLean on 08 9409 9991 or email secretary@stirlingplayers.com.au