Little Women

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  • Cast Audition Instructions

  • Crew Info

  • Pit Orchestra Info - Spring Musical Only

Cast Audition Instructions

At the audition, prepare the following: 

Some tips and reminders:

  • The “Audition Cut” track without vocals will be played for you at the audition. 

  • You may use your phone or printed lyrics for the song, though memorizing is recommended.

Timeline of the audition process:

  • Meet in the MHS Auditorium at 3:00pm (Slot 1) or 4:00pm (Slot 2) on Sunday, September 13th.

    • Show up at the start of your audition slot.

    • We will determine the audition order at this time.

    • We will discuss the evening and answer questions.

  • NEW: All students will attend the acting audition slot from 4-5pm in the Auditorium.

  • Students will audition one at a time in the choir room for Mr. Fancher and Sarah.

    • Each student will sing their prepared song.

    • Other students will wait in the auditorium for their turn.

  • Before you leave, we will inform those who should return for callbacks on Tuesday, 9/15 at 6:00pm.

  • The cast list will be posted on www.MayfieldVocalMusic.org by Sunday, 9/20 at 4pm.

  • Required student/parent meeting will take place on Thursday, 9/24 at 6pm in the MHS Auditorium, immediately followed by a full cast & crew read-through.

Please fill out the audition form prior to the September 13, 2026 Audition date.

Scenes and Song Cuts

Choose one of the following cuts to sing for your audition. The roles in parentheses are suggested if you’re particularly interested in one of those characters. Your song choice does not limit you to consideration for any particular role - just choose the one you think you sound best on! 

Astonishing (Jo or any March sister)

Days of Plenty (Marmee, Aunt March)

Take a Chance on Me (Laurie, John Brooke)

How I Am (Prof. Bhaer, Mr. Laurence)

Delighted (March sisters, Ensemble)

Weekly Volcano (Clarissa, Rodrigo, featured Ensemble, Ensemble)

Note: Sheet music and tracks for these songs may differ slightly in:

  • Interpretation of rhythm and pitches

  • Key

If the sheet music is in a different key, please sing in the key of the recording for the audition, so you can use the track provided.

You will be singing along to the “Audition Cut” version (without vocals) in the audition.

Choose the interpretation that best fits your voice!

Crew

Pit Orchestra

Pit orchestra for Spring Musical only

The following instruments are all eligible to participate in the pit orchestra. If you are interested, please email or contact Mr. Fancher to set up an audition. The experience is extremely challenging, but also very rewarding!

See all of the information you need here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRw__0R-SiTOs8wtaVjOoYsNd0R4tJjRGKv-HcJ_PnHUJwNotH0_SJ0RxfI-b_xVdEjOkAr7xxFyeaa/pub