Little Women Character Breakdown
Little Women, the Musical – Character Breakdown
Note: March sisters must be 16 or older.
Jo March: 19-year-old feisty tomboy; independent, outspoken, temperamental, ambitious; belt voice
Meg March: Eldest sister; a dainty romantic; feminine, pretty, responsible, considerate, generous; soprano
Beth March: 3rd daughter; quiet musician; virtuous, shy, charitable; mezzo
Amy March: youngest sister; willful adolescent; wily, artistic, self-centered, vain, manipulative; changes the most in appearance and maturity through the show, mezzo
Marmee March: Devoted, supportive mother; strong-willed, wise, ethical, hard-working; needs to appear old enough to be the girls’ mother, mezzo/belt
Laurie Laurence: 16-year-old boy, charming neighbor; clever, intelligent, bighearted; good friend to the March girls, especially Jo; baritone/tenor
Mr. Laurence: Laurie’s grandfather; stiff curmudgeon; character role: bass/baritone
Aunt March: wealthy widow; pretentious, crotchety, disapproves of Jo’s behavior; character role: soprano
Professor Bhaer: Jo’s mentor and friend, appears in mid-30’s, respected professor, German; baritone
Mr. Brooks: Laurie’s tutor; handsome; in love with Meg; appears late 20s; tenor
