Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Casting Singer/Actors
Auditions for youth musical, Disney's "The Little Mermaid". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Additional info: Prepare 16 bars of an age appropriate song from a musical (not pop music); There will not be an accompanist available. Show dates: 3/1-3/3 and 3/8-3/10 of 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
29 roles
Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human. Needs to be a strong singer and dynamic performer for this role. Ariel has some beautiful solos but must be able to convey meaning through gesture once she loses her voice. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Prince Eric is the adventurous prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Looking for a charming performer with a sensitive nature. Prince Eric has a few small solos, but it is more important to cast a strong actor in this role. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Sebastian is the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show! Looking for a strong singer who can also handle Sebastian’s emotional range. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Flounder is Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. This spunky fish also has a show-stopping solo in “She’s in Love.” Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: G3
King Triton rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singing role needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the tenderness of a parent. Looking for a mature performer who feels comfortable playing father to Ariel and the Mersisters.
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters are Ariel’s siblings and full of personality and sass. Seeking talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Ursula is the manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Looking for a mature performer who can bring out this villain’s humor while finding texture in Ursula’s complexity. Ursula’s songs can be challenging, so singer should feel comfortable with these solos. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: F3
The Tentacles are extensions of Ursula, perhaps the poor unfortunate souls who are now trapped in her lair. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula’s slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so looking for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula’s slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so looking for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel’s expert on humans. He is funny and off-beat. Looking for a performer with good comedic timing who is willing to have fun with Scuttle’s eccentricities. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3
The Gulls are Scuttle’s flock of zany “back-up singers” who help explain human stuff to Ariel. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Grimsby is Prince Eric’s prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. While Grimsby does have some singing to do, strong acting trumps singing ability for this role. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E4
Chef Louis is the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and frenetic. This is an excellent featured role for a comedic performer. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A3
The Chefs are Chef Louis’s assistants. The music in “Les Poissons” can be challenging, so good choral singers are a plus for this group.
Carlotta is the headmistress in Prince Eric’s palace and Ariel’s greatest human ally. This non-singing role needs to be warm and maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.
The six Princesses try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric. Since none of them possesses the voice Prince Eric is searching for, seeking actresses who can create an exaggerated and comedic personality through song. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4
The Pilot is the head sailor on Prince Eric’s ship. This nautical expert entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea. The Pilot has a few speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The Sailors are the crew of Prince Eric’s ship. They are eager for adventure and ready to tackle a storm.
The Seahorse is the court herald for King Triton. This non-singing part is a good role for a young performer with a clear speaking voice.
The Sea Chorus is responsible for creating each world within the show. Looking for performers who can move gracefully and are capable of being part of a scene without drawing focus.
The Sea Creatures are the ensemble under water animals in King Triton’s court.
The Merfolk of King Triton’s Court.
The Lagoon Animals try to convince Prince Eric to kiss Ariel.
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