Announcing open auditions for
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Thursday July 31 from 6:30-9:00 pm
or
Saturday August 2 from noon-4:00 pm
Callbacks if needed: Tuesday August 5-TBD
Location:
6626 N. Oliphant
Chicago, IL 60631
(enter thru the back door)
Performances
Oct. 31, Nov 1,2 and Nov. 7, 8, 9
Prairie Lakes Theatre
515 E. Thacker St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 pm Sundays: 2:00 pm
Rehearsals start Tue. Aug. 12 and will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings as called.
Seeking a large cast age 10 and up.
Prepare a song in the style of the show, however preferably not from the show--bring music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance and possibly read from the script.
All roles open, no pay, and no appointment needed
For more information: call 773-736-2490 or
email [email protected]
Character Breakdown
We encourage actors of all races, gender identities, expressions, and body types to audition for any and all roles. Actors wishing to be considered for named roles must be 16 years old or older. Actors ages 10 and older will be considered for ensemble roles. Gender presentation of the named characters is fluid except as noted below. Pronoun use in the following descriptions is for convenience only. Character ages are not provided and will only be considered for humans and merpeople as they generally relate to each other.
Ariel
A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Prince Eric
A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Grimsby
Prince Eric's guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. British accent preferred, but not required. (minimal singing which may be spoken)
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Flounder
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Tap dancer highly preferred, but may be worked around for the right character actor.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
King Triton
King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans. Traditionally, costumed shirtless, but will ultimately be decided by comfort level of the actor and director's discretion.
Gender: male presenting
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Sebastian
A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way. Jamaican accent preferred but not required.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Ursula
The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.
Gender: female presenting (Male presenting actors will be considered. Character will be costumed and directed as female presenting.)
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Mersisters
Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, and Allana are Ariel's older sisters. They function as a school of fish, but with the petty bickering of sisters. They are excited to welcome Ariel as she comes of age even though she is clearly King Triton's favorite, a status for which they each constantly compete.
Gender: female presenting
Vocal range: varies
Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
