Character Descriptions:

Jo March (female; 15 years old): Fiery, imaginative, outspoken, and deeply loyal. The heart of the story. Jo is independent, passionate and often impulsive. She struggles between her desire for freedom and her love for her family. A physically active role with strong emotional range. 

Meg March (female; 16 years old): Responsible, warm, romantic, and practical. The eldest March Sister. Meg longs for refinement and comfort but values family and moral integrity. She often acts as a second mother to the others.

Beth March (female; 13 years old): Gentle, shy, selfless, quietly joyful. Beth is soft-spoken and deeply kind. Prefers home and music to society. Requires emotional subtlety over volume.

Amy March (female; 12 years old): Artistic, charming, ambitious, sometimes vain. The youngest March Sister. Amy is concerned with appearances and social standing. But matures into a thoughtful and generous young woman. Often provides humor and contrast. Role will most likely be split between acts with a young and older Amy. 

Marmee March (female; 40s): Compassionate, wise, calm, principled. The emotional anchor of the family. Marmee guides her daughters with patience and moral strength, balancing tenderness with firm values.

Laurie Laurence (male; 15 years old): Playful, lonely, generous, impulsive. The Marches’ wealthy neighbor and close friend. Laurie is charming and fun loving, but struggles with expectations placed upon him. 

Mr Laurence (male; 60s): Reserved, dignified, kind-hearted beneath a gruff exterior. Laurie’s grandfather and the Marches’ wealthy neighbor. Mr. Laurence is a widower whose initial sternness masks deep loneliness and generosity. He softens and becomes a quiet source of warmth and support for the march family. A subtle, grounded role that benefits from emotional restraint and gentle humor.

Professor Friedrich Bhaer (male; 30s-40s): Kind, principled, thoughtful, reserved. A moral and intellectual match for Jo. Values integrity over fame and helps Jo refine her ambitions. Warm and sincere rather than flashy.

Aunt March (Female; 60s-70s): Sharp-tongued, commanding, traditional. A formidable presence. Aunt March is opinionated and demanding, but ultimately cares deeply for her family. Often provides comic tension.

John Brooke (male; 20s-30s): Earnest, honorable, gentle. Lauries tutor who falls in love with Meg. Straightforward and sincere, representing steady love and responsibility. 

Mr. March (male; 40s-50s): Moral, gentle, idealistic. Often absent due to the war, but deeply influential. Represents the family’s guiding principles. 

Hannah (female; 50s-60s): Blunt, loyal, humorous. A practical and affectionate presence in the march household. Provides warmth and comic relief.