Draper Historic Theatre is Excited to announce AUDITIONS for Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Wednesday November 16th & 17th 6:30 PM
Callbacks November 19th 10:00 am
Directed Marc Navez
Assistant Director Todd Taylor
Vocal Direction by Jared Daley
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please come Prepared to Sing 2 songs no longer than 1 minute. The First song should be one of your own choosing that shows off the vocal range and talent of your voice. The Second should be one of the Following: Part of Your World & Wildest Dreams (Ariel), Poor Unfortunate Souls (Ursula), Her Voice (Prince Eric), Under the Sea (Sebastian), Positoovity (Scuttle), If Only (Triton), (according to the role you would like to play). If your desired role isn’t listed, please sing Under the Sea or Les Poissions. No Monologue is needed for these auditions. Video Auditions welcome.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin November 29th . Performances are February 10th – March 3rd with possible extensions until March 13th. The Production will be double cast if needed to allow for holidays. Everyone auditioning is requested to bring a full calendar of potential conflicts that would affect the rehearsal and performance schedule.
ROLES
Character Breakdown
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
Age: 16 to 25
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
Age: 20 to 30
Grimsby
Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 60
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: male
Age: 10 to 20
Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
Gender: male or female
Age: 10 to 40
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
Age: 35 to 45
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: male
Age: 18 to 45
Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: male or female
Age: 12 to 40
Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: male or female
Age: 12 to 40
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
Age: 35 to 70
Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Gender: male or female
Age: 18 to 70
Post expires at 12:00am on Friday November 18th, 2016
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