This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has information about this month’s activities as well as details about their holiday musical and the reception for their season ticket holders! Read more from their e-newsletter below.
JLT Presents Elf the Musical
JLT is excited to announce details on their upcoming holiday musical, Elf the Musical!
This performance is based on the book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and features music by Matthew Sklar as well as lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The production is directed and choregraphed by Lisa Olliges Green with additional choreography by Allyson Briley and Anne Marie Wright.
The production is dedicated to Heather Haar-Briley. It will run from Wednesday, November 20 to Saturday, November 23 at 7:30 pm nightly. A Sunday matinee will be offered on November 24 at 2:30 pm. You can purchase tickets here or call the box office during regular business hours.
Announcing Auditions for JLT’s Production of Little Women
JLT is excited to begin the search for the stars of their next production, Little Women. They are looking to cast the following characters:
- Meg – The oldest March daughter; acts as Marmee’s second in the house and is a romantic at heart. Must be between the ages of 18 and 25.
- Jo – The second oldest March daughter who is ambitious, impatient, smart, with a great sense of humor. Must be between the ages of 17 and 25.
- Beth – The third March daughter who loves deeply and has deep empathy for everyone. Must be between the ages of 16 and 21.
- Amy – The youngest March daughter, who is opinionated, spunky, popular, and stylish. Must be between the ages of 14 and 20.
- Marmee – The matriarch of the March family who is strong, intelligent, and kind. Must be between the ages of 40 and 50.
- Mr. March – The father of the March girls and husband of Marmee who never speaks, but whose presence looms large. He struggles with war injuries and must be between the ages of 40 and 60.
- Aunt March – The March sister’s wealthy aunt and also the most unpleasant old woman imaginable. Must be 60 years or older.
- Hannah – The March’s longtime housekeeper, cook, and babysitter. Must be between the ages of 40 and 60.
- Mrs. Mingott – A very rich, stylish woman who is not terribly pleasant. Must be between the ages of 40 and 60.
- Mr. Laurence – Laurie’s grandfather who is responsible for his upbringing and also very wealthy. Must be 60 years or older.
- Laurie – A handsome young man who is sensitive, funny, charming, and wealthy. Must be between the ages of 18 and 27.
- John Brooks – Laurie’s uptight tutor who is awkward but well-educated. Must be between the ages of 30 and 40.
- Mr. Dashwood – A publisher of newspapers and novels. Must be between the ages of 30 and 40.
- Doctor – This is a nonspeaking role for an actor/actress between the ages of 30 and 50.
- Female Messenger – Must be played by an actress between the ages of 18 and 30.
Auditions will take place on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm nightly. Participants will be asked to read lines from the script.
The performance will be held from Wednesday, January 29 to Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm each night. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:30 pm. For tickets, click here or call the box office during regular hours.
Celebrating Joplin Little Theatre’s 85th Anniversary Season
JLT is proud to present their 2024–2025 season!
- Elf the Musical | November 20 to 24, 2024
- Little Women | January 29 to February 2, 2025
- The Odd Couple, Female Version | March 26 to 30, 2025
- Absurd Person Singular | May 14 to 18, 2025
Season tickets are on sale until July 17, 2024 and are $75 for adults and $65 for senior citizens and students. Individual tickets go on sale on July 18 and are $18 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the box office during regular box office hours or online here.
Office Hours
JLT’s box office will be closed from Thursday, August 29 to Thursday, September 5, 2024. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, September 9.
Contacting Us
The JLT office has regular office hours each week, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. If no one answers the phone, please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Reference:
Joplin Little Theatre
417.623.3638
info@joplinlittletheatre.org
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