Character

Age Range

Description

Jo March

18 – 26

Mezzo Soprano

The second of the four sisters. A passionate and determined young author, struggling to find her place in the world. Independent and fiery, she rejects Laurie’s proposal before eventually becoming engaged to Professor Bhaer.

Meg March 

(doubling as Clarissa)

20-30

Soprano

The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries, and has twins with John Brooke.

Beth March

(doubling as Rodrigo 2)

14 – 24 

Soprano

The third of the four sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr. Laurence but tragically dies of scarlet fever in Act 2.

Amy March

(doubling as Troll)

14 – 24 Soprano

The youngest sister who yearns for a sophisticated life, Amy is the baby of the family and is used to getting her own way. Ladylike and elegant, she eventually marries Laurie.

Marmee March

(doubling as Hag)

40- 50 

Mezzo/Alto

Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. She only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.

Aunt March

(doubling as Mrs. Kirk)

50 – 80 

Mezzo Soprano

A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo’s lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.

Mrs. Kirk

(doubling as Aunt March)

40 – 60

Mezzo Soprano

Kind but flustered proprietor of a New York City boarding house. 

Professor Bhaer

30-40

Baritone

A sensible German professor boarding with Mrs. Kirk. Persuades Jo that she is “better” than the “blood and guts stuff” she writes. Falls in love with, and eventually becomes engaged to Jo.

Theodore “Laurie” Laurence

(doubling as Rodrigo)

16-26 

Tenor

Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family. Proposes to Jo but eventually falls in love with and marries Amy.

John Brooke

(doubling as Braxton)

25 – 40 Baritone

Laurie’s tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.

Mr. Laurence

(doubling as Knight)

50 – 80 Baritone

Laurie’s grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.