“With A Little Bit Of Luck…”
…you, too, could be part of the act!
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We are currently taking audition sign-ups or video submissions for three different shows: Little Women, Let It Show, and On The 20th Century. Please scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see the information about our two concert events.
Little Women auditions
Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre announces auditions for LITTLE WOMEN, performing January 24 – February 14, 2026.
- Music by Jason Howland
- Lyrics by Mindy Dickstein
- Book by Allan Knee
- Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
- Director & Choreographer: Janie Scott
- Music Director: Amanda Ku
Initial auditions will be held Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Please schedule a vocal audition slot here.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key. No recordings, please. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your music in a three-ring binder and clearly marked with start, end, and cuts for the ease of the accompanist.
Bring a headshot, resume, conflict calendar through February 14, and clothes and shoes comfortable to move in.
Auditioners must attend a movement call but may choose to do so before or after their vocal audition time if available. You do not need to sign up for a movement call—please come to the one most convenient for you.
Movement call times are:
For Saturday, Sept. 27
- Move! 2:00 p.m.
- Move! 3:30 p.m.
For Sunday, Sept. 28
- Move! 7:00 p.m.
- Move! 8:30 p.m.
Rehearsals will be held on Sunday thru Thursday evenings and the occasional Saturday morning.
The rehearsal calendar is compact and fast-paced. Therefore, conflict calendars will be an important consideration when making casting decisions. Please give us complete conflict information. If you are already obligated to another show that will cause conflicts with our rehearsal schedule, or if you are auditioning for multiple shows that perform in the same time frame as ours, please let us know. Only minor conflicts will be accepted.
Auditions will be held at 761 Mabury Rd, Suite 20 in San Jose.
Callbacks, by invitation only: Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved tale of the March sisters is given fresh life in a powerful and heartfelt musical. The aspiring writer Jo takes advice to write about her own life, and weaves together stories of her growing up with her mother and sisters. Set during the American Civil War, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March navigate creativity, poverty, jealousy, love and loss; strengthening their family bond with laughter, tears, and soaring spirit.
SBMT Casting Commitment
South Bay Musical Theatre is actively reshaping our company to be reflective of the community it serves. We practice non-traditional and identity-conscious casting in all our productions. We are seeking and highly encouraging all actors to submit, regardless of race/ethnicity/caste, disability, body type, age, orientation, or gender/gender identity.
In this show, the race of the characters is not pivotal to the plot. We are determined to consider diversity and inclusion in our casting choices. Though we’re contractually unable to change the script or the music, we are open to considering actors of any gender identity for roles of specific gender identities. The actor would need to demonstrate the capability to portray the specified character as written as well as sing the required range. If you wish to be considered for specific roles, please note them on your audition form.
South Bay Musical Theatre is a community-based theater organization. Please note that out-of-town performers are responsible for arranging their own housing & travel if cast. We do not offer payment, housing, or travel stipends for participation in our shows. All cast members are volunteers with a performance per diem of $250 in total.
All roles are open
Jo March
The passionate, determined, and fiercely independent second eldest March sister. She dreams of becoming a famous writer and rebels against the societal expectations placed on women. She struggles with change and loss but ultimately discovers her own path. She’s brave, loving, and a whirlwind of determination.
- Vocal Range: E3 – A5; Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano / High Belt
- Age: Late teens to early-20s
Meg March
The eldest March sister who is responsible, kind, and maternal. She dreams of a simple life filled with love and family, and while she occasionally longs for the finer things, she stays grounded in her values.
- Vocal Range: A#3 – Gb5; Vocal Type: Soprano / Mezzo
- Age: Early 20s
Beth March
The third March sister. She is shy, gentle, and musically gifted. She is the moral compass of the family and deeply cherished by her sisters. She is selfless and serene, often retreating into her piano playing. Her illness and death are central emotional events in the musical, affecting everyone, especially Jo.
- Vocal Range: A3 – G5; Vocal Type: Soprano
- Age: Late teens
Amy March
The youngest March sister. She is ambitious, artistic, and sometimes vain, but also deeply sensitive and sincere. She matures significantly throughout the show—from a slightly spoiled child to a poised young woman.
- Vocal Range: B3 – Gb5, Vocal Type: Mezzo Soprano
- Age: Young teen to late teens/early 20s
Marmee March
The strong and loving matriarch of the March family. She is wise, nurturing, and emotionally resilient. She serves as a moral guide and rock of stability for her daughters, often sacrificing for their happiness.
- Vocal Range: Eb3 – Eb5; Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano
- Age: 40s
Theodore (Laurie) Laurence (also known as Teddy)
The charming and spirited boy next door. He forms a close bond with the March sisters, especially Jo. He’s playful, emotional, and musically inclined, with a deep desire for connection and belonging. He undergoes emotional growth as he learns to navigate unrequited love and self-worth.
- Vocal Range: Bb2 – Bb4; Vocal Type: Tenor
- Age: Late teens to early 20s
Professor Bhaer
A reserved and intelligent German professor living in New York. He becomes Jo’s mentor and eventual love interest. Though stiff at first, he reveals a passionate and romantic nature. His relationship with Jo is based on mutual respect, intellect, and emotional growth. Speaks with a German accent.
- Vocal Range: G2 – F#4; Vocal Type: Baritone
- Age: 30s–40s
Aunt March
The March sister’s wealthy, domineering great-aunt. She’s snobbish, proper, and expects her family to uphold her high standards. Despite her strictness, she ultimately wants the best for Jo and the girls. Often provides comic relief through her sharp wit.
- Vocal Range: E3 – F5; Vocal Type: Soprano/Mezzo
- Age: 60s+
Mr. Laurence
Laurie’s grandfather, a stern and dignified man who is softened by his bond with Beth. He reveals a deep capacity for kindness and sentimentality beneath his gruff exterior.
- Vocal Range: C3 – E4
- Age: 60s+
John Brooke
Laurie’s tutor and Meg’s love interest. He’s earnest, proper, and quietly romantic. He represents the responsible, loyal kind of love. Though not as flashy as Laurie or Bhaer, he’s dependable and sincere.
- Vocal Range: C#3 – F#4
- Age: Early 20s
There is no ensemble.
KEY DATES
- Rehearsals: begin Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Move-in: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Open: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Close & Strike: Saturday, February 14, 2026
South Bay Musical Theatre announces two audition opportunities!
Let It Show: A Broadway Holiday Celebration
- A cabaret evening of songs for the season!
- Created and Directed by Walter M. Mayes and Bob Sunshine
- Performances: December 20 & 21, 2025
and
On the 20th Century: In Concert
- Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
- Music by Cy Coleman
- Based on a play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur and also a play by Bruce Milholland
- Directed by Lee Ann Payne
- Music Direction by D. Asa Stern
- Vocal Direction by Anita Hsuing Carey
- Performances: April 18 & 19, 2026
Video auditions for both shows will be accepted through Oct. 7, 2025
There will be no live auditions.
Directors will review every audition submitted and will contact those they wish to be part of their respective productions.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please prepare a song selection of roughly two minutes in length.
It is not necessary to prepare a song from the eras of the shows; it is more important that you show your voice, range, and expression. But if the spirit moves you, we encourage you to have fun with your song choice.
All submissions will be considered for both productions unless you specifically state otherwise.
Provide a headshot and resume when you submit.
Send all audition submissions to walter@southbaymt.com
IMPORTANT DATES
The rehearsals for both shows will happen primarily on weekend days, roughly between 10 AM and 4 PM. Rehearsal schedules will be published once we have a cast.
Oct. 7–deadline for submission for both shows
Let It Show
- November and December–Saturday and/or Sunday daytime rehearsals
- The week of Dec 15, 2025– Let It Show rehearsals in the theater, Monday through Friday.
- Performances on December 20 & 21, possibly two a day, matinee and evening.
On the 20th Century
- Late January – early April–Saturday and/or Sunday daytime rehearsals
- The week of April 12–On the 20th Century rehearsals in the theater, Sunday through Friday.
- Saturday, April 19–On the 20th Century performance at 8 PM
- Sunday, April 20–On the 20th Century performance at 2:30 PM
SBMT Casting Commitment
South Bay Musical Theatre is actively re-shaping our company to be reflective of the community it serves. We practice non-traditional and identity-conscious casting in all our productions. We are seeking and highly encouraging all actors to submit, regardless of race/ethnicity/caste, disability, body type, age, orientation, or gender/gender identity.
THE PRODUCTIONS
Let It Show: A Broadway Holiday Celebration
A 90-minute holiday concert of family entertainment celebrating Broadway’s contribution to the songs for the season, featuring songs like “We Need a Little Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” “Once Upon a December,” and more, including a visit from Santa and a sing-a-long! Holiday refreshments will be offered at Intermission.
We are looking for a company of 8-10 singers who are adept at solo and harmony work.
On the 20th Century: In Concert
Rarely performed (because putting a train onstage is hard) but possessed of a glorious score, a witty and wacky book, and rollicking entertainment, this is a show that performers and instrumentalists have been wanting to do for years. After the success of last season’s Titanic: In Concert, we have decided to devote one weekend a year to bringing our audiences an underappreciated gem in concert format.
Performed on Broadway by Madeline Kahn, John Cullum, and Imogene Coca, and recently revived with Kristin Chenoweth in the lead, the story concerns the efforts of flamboyant theatrical impresario Oscar Jaffe to persuade glamorous film star (and former amour) Lily Garland to appear in his next production while outwitting rival producers, creditors, her handsome-but-dimwitted paramour, and religious nut Letittia Primrose. And all this in the 16 hours it takes for the 20th Century Ltd. to travel from Chicago to New York!
There will be a 20-piece orchestra onstage and we want to have a company of 24-28.
NOTE: The roles of Lily, Oscar, and Letitia are cast. We are seeking actors for the following roles:
- MAX JACOBS – Baritone; Self important young producer: successful, intense, confident.
- BRUCE GRANIT – Baritone with a solid F#; young leading man on the ascent, Errol Flynn type: stud, vain, silly, egotistical.
- OWEN O’MALLEY – Baritone; Oscar’s press agent: a boozer, sardonic, self-satirical. He and Oliver are Oscar’s two loyal henchmen.
- OLIVER WEBB – Baritone; Oscar’s company manager: ulcerous, worried, fed-up: trying to bring a note of sanity to the surrounding madness.
- AGNES – Any range; Lily’s maid, suffering and bored.
- CONDUCTOR FLANAGAN – Baritone; Typical solid type who has secretly written a play.
- CONGRESSMAN LOCKWOOD – Baritone; Typical solid type who has secretly written a play
- DOCTOR JOHNSON – Baritone; Typical solid type who has secretly written a play.
- IMELDA THORNTON – Mezzo. Glamorous, imperious, fur-bedecked stage actress who thinks she is a better singer than she is.
- PORTERS – 4 tap dancing performers of any age/race/gender who can dance and execute four-part harmony, all in sync. If you want to be considered for a Porter, please include a video of you tapping with your song submission.
- ENSEMBLE – lots of singing and many bits in various scenes. 8 to 12 people needed.
We will be doing all book scenes and music, with most cast members holding their music in a black binder. We will keep staging to a minimum, but the Porters will be dancing a lot.
On The 20th Century: In Concert will be a fundraiser for SBMT and everyone on staff, crew, in the cast, and orchestra will be donating their time.
Questions about both productions can be sent to walter@southbaymt.com