AUDITIONS: Little Mermaid 2025

AUDITIONS: Little Mermaid

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home -and her fins-to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater

Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film

Director: Scotty Cullen

Choreographer: Ashley Douglas

Music Director: Martha Thatcher

All Actors must be FULLY VACCINATED for COVID 19, receiving fall 2024 BOOSTER.

Or provide a doctor’s certification of a vaccination waiver.

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on:

Sunday, March 16 from 5:15 - 7:45 pm
Monday, March 17 from 3:45 to 6:30pm

Actors only need to attend one day of auditions.

CALLBACKS on Wednesday, March 19 starting at 3:45 - 7:00pm.
**You will be notified no later than March 18th if you will be

needed for callbacks and given a schedule.

All auditions, and any necessary callbacks, will be held at the

Morgan-Wixson Theatre.

2627 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA

Street parking available.

Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you will be towed.

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PREPARE

Prepare 32 bars (a verse and chorus) in the standard musical theatre style and

BRING accompaniment on a cell phone or iPad, laptop.

Please do NOT sing pop songs, liturgical music or country western.

Be prepared to dance with comfortable clothes and dance shoes or sneakers.

PEFORMANCE DATES

Weekends: May 10 through May 25, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am
School Shows: May 16 and 21, Performance at 9:15am and 11:00am

School shows will require actors to miss their morning classes, but some schools give community service credit. Please note that actors MUST be available for all performances, including all school shows.

This is non-negotiable!

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will begin either Friday, March 21 or Saturday, March 22 based on theatre scheduling.

All other rehearsals will be held during the time frames of Monday through Fridays from 4:00 to 6:30pm as well as Saturday midmorning or afternoons and Sunday early evening depending on theatre availability. A calendar with more specific time slots will be available at the audition.

Actors are not called for all rehearsals, only ones where they are being used for a scene/music/dance.

Typically, large cast rehearsals are held on weekends.

We will try to limit most actors to 5 rehearsals a week until we reach the last few weeks.

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the lateness of many school’s spring breaks, the production will not take a formal break as it is too close to the opening. We will do our best to accommodate those that have pre-planned travel or conflicts. However, per usual, actor availability will factor into casting and role decisions. We will work around youth workshop commitments.

BRING

Accompaniment music on an cell phone, iPad or laptop. Do not sing without music accompaniment.
A printed copy of your vaccination card to leave with us
A picture (school picture or snapshot is fine) *even if you have done shows with us before, we need a new one
Resume or list of shows done
Your conflicts for the rehearsal period. All conflicts MUST be submitted prior to callbacks using the calendar provided on the audition form..

CONFLICTS

At the audition, all actors must fill out a calendar form with all potential conflicts.
PRIOR to auditioning, make sure to check with your school choir/band/theatre director, your sports coach, any pending field trips, or any other adult who schedules your time.
Please see “special note” above regarding spring breaks.
Weekends are predominantly for dance – more than 3 conflicts on those days may result in an actor not being cast.
NO conflicts will be accepted after casting. If they do arise it may result in an actor being replaced.
Note: There is a performance on Mother’s Day (May 11) NO ABSENCES are allowed.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

In reference to the character descriptions that follow, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible. We will list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities for all roles. We also encourage gender non-conforming, genderfluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. In addition, we will list disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors with disabilities as well as non-disabled actors for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

We are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.

Ages eligible to audition for this cast are: 8-18 years

*18 year olds must be enrolled in high school

Ariel (14-18): to play an older teen. Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano with a strong mix (Eb5/top, Bb3/bottom)

Strong-willed rebellious spirit that can sometimes lead to trouble, keen curiosity for the world below and above the sea much to the chagrin of her father, longs to be human. Must be a strong performer able to convey meaning through gesture once voice is lost.

Prince Eric (14-18): to play an older teen. Vocal range: Tenor (D5/top, B3/bottom) but flexible

Adventurous human monarch who captures Ariel’s heart. Charming and sensitive nature, determined to find the person behind the mysterious voice.

Grimsby (14-18): to play an adult . Vocal range: (C5/top, E4/bottom), but flexible

Prince Eric’s prim and proper valet, rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Eric toward the throne, truly fond of Eric and treats him like his own child.

Flounder (12-18): Vocal range: (Db5/top, G3/bottom), but flexible

Ariel’s sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end, spunky fish with a sweet sense of humor, can sometimes be awkward and anxious.

Scuttle (12-18): Vocal range: (E5/top, B3/bottom), but flexible

Know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel’s expert on all human things, funny/offbeat, eccentricities are more endearing than aggravating. Must have good comedic timing.

King Triton (14-18): to play an adult Vocal range: Any

King of the sea and a force to be reckoned with especially when Ariel’s safety is threatened, single father who struggles to balance political power and parenthood. Performer who can convey both strong leadership and tenderness.

Sebastian (13-18): Vocal range: Alto, Tenor, Baritone

Choir master of the court, meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe, has a flair for the dramatic, and a wide emotional range.

Mersisters (12-18): Vocal range: (G5/top, G3/bottom), but flexible

Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana. Ariel’s siblings, full of sass, need the ability to create a strong/distinct character, strong ability to harmonize a plus.

Ursula (14-18): Vocal range: Alto/Mezzo Soprano or Contralto (C#5/top, F3/bottom)

Manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton, cunning and devious who’ll stop at nothing to get the throne, quick sense of humor, flash of glamour, larger than life confidence.

Flotsam & Jetsam (11-18): Vocal range: (C#5/top, C4/bottom), but flexible

Ursula’s slippery spies, electric eels are sinister and sneaky, strong physical movers a plus.

Chef Louis (12-18): Vocal range: Tenor (C5/top, A3/bottom), but flexible

Melodramatic, frenetic French head chef of Eric’s palace, tries to cook Sebastian, needs strong comedic timing, good use of physicality.

Ensemble (8-18): focused performers to create worlds & support the story, strong singers/movers/dancers

Sea Chorus/Sea Creatures/Merfolk/Lagoon Animals

Sea Horse: court herald for King Triton

Winward/Leeward Trumpet Fish: in King’s court

Gulls: Scuttle’s zany back-up crew

Pilot: head sailor on Eric’s ship, entertains with tales of the sea

Sailors: hardy and eager for adventure

Chefs: staff of Chef Louie

Carlotta: warm headmistress in Eric’s palace, Ariel’s human ally

Princesses: trying to win heart of Eric, comedic use of song (maybe double as mersisters)

Non-Equity, there is no pay.
Questions? Contact producer Eve Keller at eve.keller@morgan-wixson.org.