Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber for Jr. MTA Performers (ages 7-14) and Little Women for MTA Performers

Please note, if you are a Jr. MTA Performer (ages 7-14), the show that you are auditioning for is SONGS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER. If you would like to also be considered for LITTLE WOMEN, check the appropriate box on your audition form. The Director, Shawna Quain will be at SONGS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Auditions in order to determine which Jr. MTA Performers will be called back for Little Women, as well.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for “Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber,” a no-cut production for Jr. MTA Performers (ages 7-14) that requires a $175 tuition fee for participation and “Little Women,” a combined Jr. MTA (ages 7-14, $175 tuition fee required) and MTA (ages 15-adult, no tuition required) production.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is the composer of many beloved musicals such as Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, Song and Dance, Starlight Express, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera. This production will showcase songs and scenes from the above Andrew Lloyd Webber shows. There are terrific parts for everyone in this amazing show!

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. 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.

Auditions for “Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber” and “Little Women” will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 12:00 p.m.

Dance Audition (all auditioners should attend) for "Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber" will be on Sunday, February 21st at 5:00 p.m.

Callbacks for “Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber” are at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21st.
Callbacks for “Little Women” are on 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 22nd.

If you are an MTA Performer (ages 15-adult) and therefore only auditioning for Little Women, please attend auditions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20th.

Rehearsals begin on Thursday, February 25th and the performances will be April 29th-May 2nd for “Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber” and May 20th -23rd for “Little Women” at Boulder Creek High School's Mini Auditorium. If a Jr. MTA Performer is cast in Little Women, they will perform in Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well.

Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals will take place at the Caepe School, 42212 North 41st Drive in Anthem. Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or tape to sing with. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition.

If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com for an alternate appointment time.

Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber(Performances on April 29-May 2)
Producer and Vocal Director - Jackie Hammond
Director and Choreographer - Sherry Henderson

Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber has a multitude of featured roles for singers, dancers, tap dancers, and actors!

Little Women Character Breakdown
· Jo – A passionate young woman. This is her story and her journey. The story centers around her life, from the Christmas that it all started, to the publishing of Little Women and her engagement to Professor Bhaer. (Adult or Teen)
· Laurie (Theodore Laurence III) – A young, and often hopeless, boy-next-door. He loves Jo dearly during Act One, but quickly is rejected when he proposes. He later travels to Europe and meets, Amy, who he falls in love with. (Adult or Teen)
· Meg – The oldest sister. Yearns for a great life. She has twins during the course of the Musical, and marries John Brooke. (Adult or Teen)
· Amy – The young and rather whiney individual, she has a rather pompous manner, and by that, she rides into society. She marries Laurie. (Adult or Teen)
· Beth – The second youngest sister. Dies of Scarlet Fever. She is a peace-maker, and always sees the good in everyone. (Adult or Teen)
· Marmee – The strong mother. She is the backbone of the family. Her songs show how truly trying this is, however. (Adult)
· Mr. John Brook – Laurie's Tutor, a rather stiff man, but capable of showing emotion. Marries Meg. (Adult)
· Mr. Laurence - Laurie's grandfather. He is a stiff elderly man, but he eventually shows his softer side. (Adult)
· Professor Bhaer – A German man who falls in love with Jo. (Adult)
· Mrs. Kirk – The owner of the Boarding House at which Jo stays. (Adult)
· Aunt March – An old woman who is the Matriarch of the March Clan. She is very rich, but apparently close to death, revising her will toward the end of the play. (Adult)
· Young Jo- see above (Jr. MTA Performer)
· Young Laurie-see above (Jr. MTA Performer)
· Young Meg- see above (Jr. MTA Performer)
· Young Amy- see above (Jr. MTA Performer)
· Young Beth- see above (Jr. MTA Performer)
· Ensemble of dancers/townspeople/trees etc...(Jr. MTA Performers, Teens, or Adults)

In the Operatic Tragedy Portion of the Show
· Rodrigo--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Teen or Adult)
· Clarissa--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Teen or Adult)
· Braxton--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Teen or Adult)
· Troll--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Jr. MTA Performer, Teen, or Adult)
· Hag--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Jr. MTA Performer, Teen, or Adult)
· Knight--A character in Operatic Tragedy (Teen or Adult)

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