The Little Mermaid Auditions
Note to those auditioning:
Please remember, while it is a big cast, there are often more people auditioning for leads than there are lead roles. Ensemble is not you being pushed to the side, but often means you were very strong vocally, physically, or both, but may not have fit our vision for a lead this production. Casting is a very difficult process for directors as well as actors, so thank you for leaping into the ocean with us.
General Auditions 12/11 @3:15pm SHARP
- Be sure you have signed up for an audition time.
- Be sure you have your SIGNED audition form completed and ready to turn in. (Be sure to mark your Student ID at the top!)
- Report to the auditorium at 3:15pm ON THE DOT. Turn in your audition form to Stage Management or Production Manager.
- Dance auditions will take place AT THE BEGINNING OF AUDITIONS.
- We will START with a dance call. You will do the dance in small groups. Once everyone has danced, we will move on to the assigned slots.
- One by one, you will come to the audition room and perform a 30 second-1 minute song of your choice. *Be sure it’s the one you put on the signup sheet*
- Please come in and slate (introduce yourself and your piece)
- Take a breath and know that we are rooting for you!
- You may bring your own accompaniment or do so a capella (Miranda may accompany you as well)
- After performing, hang out for a second if we have any questions
- You are done after you perform. (If you have a time to leave by, note it on the audition form and tell the Stage Manager)
Callbacks 12/12 @3:15pm SHARP
CALLBACK LIST will be posted on Midlo’s instagram the night before, as well as posted on the CALLBOARD in Room 402.
Not receiving a callback DOES NOT mean a student is not getting cast.
- Song choices are listed ahead of time with the measures and time stamp. Review ahead of time if you would like to.
- Any possible sides will be available from Mrs. Jenkins morning of callbacks. BE SURE TO PICK THEM UP EARLY.
- Report to Room 402 at 3:15pm ON THE DOT
- Songs and possible sides will be assigned, and order will be determined the day of.
- Callbacks will take some time. Be prepared to be here until 8pm.
CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED PROMPTLY ONCE DECISIONS ARE MADE.
Winter Break will be used for learning lines and songs for starting rehearsal JANUARY 6TH.
*see the rehearsal calendar on callboard and turn on notifications for the Midlo Theatre Google Calendar
The Little Mermaid Synopsis
THE STORY:
A hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable will capture your heart with irresistible songs. 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.
The Little Mermaid Character Descriptions
ARIEL (mezzo, Gb5-Ab3)
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. A sense of wonder about her.
PRINCE ERIC (baritone, G4-B2)
A human monarch who has no interest in 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. Waltz skills a plus.
URSULA (alto, C5-Eb3)
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. Should have a chilling/haunting laugh.
SEBASTIAN (tenor, C5-Bb2)*
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. Does not need to be Jamaican.
FLOUNDER (tenor/treble boy soprano, G4-A2)*
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
SCUTTLE (tenor, G4-C3)*
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a big ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Must have tap skills.
KING TRITON (baritone, F4-Ab2)
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.
GRIMSBY (can be non-singing, baritone, C4-C3)
Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
FLOTSAM (tenor, C5-E3)*
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
JETSAM (baritone, A4-B2)*
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
CHEF LOUIS (tenor, A4-Bb2)
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. May double as a sea creature.
ENSEMBLE roles
- Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana)/Princesses
- Each gets a solo. Must be able to harmonize.
- One sister needs to hit a high C
- Pilot/Gull
- Baritone
- Tap dancing skills helpful
- Sailors/Gulls*
- Tap dancing skills needed.
- Physical dancing and lifting needed
- Sea Creatures/Maids/Animals
- Sea Creatures/Chefs/Animals *
- Sea creatures include: seahorses, stingray, starfish, jellyfish, seaweed, sea urchin, and shiny fish
- Animals include: flamingoes, turtles, ducks, frogs, and cranes.
- Maids and Chefs have at least 1 solo each.
Any role marked with a * means it may be played by any gender.
IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING, PLEASE READ THE THEATRE HANDBOOK AND FILL OUT FORM.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS IN ORDER TO BE CAST.
(this resets EACH SHOW. You MUST fill it out AGAIN.)
HANDBOOK CAN BE ACCESSED AT:bit.ly/MHStheatrehandbook
Audition form can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yd9Kb4Wf1_WCD7LIxHQm7xV0UKDaJQTuH6Zm343JS9Q/edit?usp=sharing