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.
Directors:
Directed by Robin Dawn Ryan
Choreography by Robin Dawn Ryan
Vocal Direction by Amber Ferren
Audition | Please prepare a 30 seconds of a song from The Little Mermaid
May 10th 9:00am – 11:30am
Read Through | May 14th
Shows July 18th – August 3rd
Please have a list of conflicts for May14th – August 3rd
We are casting primarily adults with a handful of advanced younger people.
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
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
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Grimsby
Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards
his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Gender: male
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.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: male
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.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: any
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
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.
Gender: any
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina,
Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses