
MAUDITIONS


Director: Liz Piccoli
Music Director: Lee Stowe
Choreographer: Marcus MacGregor
Set Design: Pete Preston
Costumes: Tara Weiman
Producer: Amy Scheibe
Sound Design: Scott Fernjack
Wigs by Glenda Lauten
We will be holding three audition dates for The Little Mermaid:
Thursday, March 20th from 7-9pm (Ensemble/dance all-call at 6:00)
Saturday, March 22nd from 10am-1pm, and 2-5pm (Ensemble/dance all-call at 2:00)
Sunday, March 23rd from 10-1, with callbacks and dance auditions Sunday 2-5. (Ensemble/dance all-call at 2:00)
IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR A SPEAKING ROLE, PLEASE SELECT A TIME SLOT FROM THE LIST BELOW.
IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR ENSEMBLE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE ENSEMBLE GROUP TIMES (if you can't make one of those, then please select an individual time)
4 Performance Dates:
Thursday, July 3rd at 6pm, Saturday, July 5th at 1pm and 6pm, and Sunday, July 6th at 1pm
Rehearsals will begin in April for principles, May for full cast. Full schedule will be available at auditions, so please bring your conflicts.
The production will appear at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville NY.
Audition location:
ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 7971 MAIN STREET, HUNTER, NY
TIME SLOTS:
THURSDAY, March 20th:
6:00-7:00: Ensemble/Dance all-call
Individual auditions for this night are now full. If it’s the only date you are available, please let us know and we’ll see what we can do to fit you in. Otherwise, please look at the weekend times still open. Thanks!
Saturday, March 22nd
11:30
2:00: Ensemble/Dance all-call
4:45
Sunday, March 23rd:
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
2:00-3:00 Ensemble/Dance all-call
3:00-5:00 Callbacks
Please peruse the information below, and then email maudeadamsinfo@gmail.com with the following:
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Part you are auditioning for (can be multiple)
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Resume (if you have one--if not a brief paragraph about you)
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Headshot (if you have one--snapshot if not)
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Preferred time slot
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Name of person/people you are auditioning with if auditioning with friends
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Whether you will also attend the Dance auditions
We will send you the appropriate sides and music.
We will also accept video auditions should you not be able to attend in person, just email and you will be put in touch with the director for further instructions. These should be submitted before the first day of auditions (March 20th) in order to be considered alongside in-person auditions.
All parts are open and available. Non-Equity, high-level community theater (no monetary compensation, no fees charged for participation). Equal opportunity casting.
CONFLICTS: Please bring your conflicts to auditions, where you will be provided with a projected rehearsal schedule.
Audition sides available upon submission.
VOLUNTEERS: We welcome volunteers who would like to be involved in all aspects of the productions. Please email maudeadamsinfo@gmail.com to learn more about costume design, set design and build out, painting, stage management, ushering, and other opportunities to support community theater!
Character Breakdown
This is an all-ages production. We are happy to see kids as young as 4, as long as they are independent enough to go on stage, and have adult supervision at all times. "Grown up" parts will be cast from the grown up auditions, but sea creature parts are all ages available. We may double cast the leads, depending upon turn out and talent. Some roles are also gender flexible.
Ariel
Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role. Ariel has some beautiful solos but must be able to convey meaning through gesture once she loses her voice.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Prince Eric
Prince Eric is the adventurous prince who captures Ariel's heart. Look 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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sebastian
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! Look for a strong singer who can also handle Sebastian's emotional range. Sebastian can be played by a boy or girl.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Flounder
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." Flounder can be cast with a girl or a boy with an unchanged voice. This may be a wonderful role for a younger performer who is ready to take the next step into the spotlight.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: G3
King Triton
KING TRITON rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singer needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the tenderness of a parent. Cast a mature performer who feels comfortable playing father to Ariel and the Mersisters.
Gender: Male
Mersisters
The Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel's siblings and full of personality and sass. These are great roles to showcase talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Ursula
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. Cast 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 look for a singer who will feel comfortable with these solos.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Tentacles
The Tentacles are extensions of Ursula, perhaps the poor unfortunate souls who are now trapped in her lair. Look for six or eight performers who work well together and can move as a unit.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Flotsam
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. Flotsam and Jetsam can be played by boys or girls.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. Flotsam and Jetsam can be played by boys or girls.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Scuttle
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. He is funny and off-beat. While a good singer will rock "Human Stuff," this song can easily be spoken in rhythm. Look for a performer with good comedic timing who is willing to have fun with Scuttle's eccentricities.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Gulls
The Gulls are Scuttle's flock of zany "back-up singers" who help explain human stuff to Ariel. While there are three principal gulls written in the score, feel free to add as many as you need to best serve your production. The Gulls' solos can be spoken if necessary.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Grimsby
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Chef Louis
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Chefs
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. Your Chefs can also double as members of the Sea Chorus.
Gender: Any
Princesses
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, cast actresses who can create an exaggerated and comedic personality through song. The six Princesses can double as the six Mersisters.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Pilot
The Pilot is the head sailor on Prince Eric's ship. This nautical expert who entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea presents an opportunity to highlight a developing performer. The Pilot has a few speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Sailors
The Sailors are the crew of Prince Eric's ship. They are eager for adventure and ready to tackle a storm. The Sailors can be played by boys or girls and can double as Sea Chorus.
Gender: Any
Seahorse
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.
Gender: Any
Sea Chorus
The Sea Chorus is responsible for creating each world within the show. Look for performers who can move gracefully and are capable of being part of a scene without drawing focus. This can also be an opportunity to showcase some of your more skilled dancers. The Sea Chorus can double as Merfolk, Sea Creatures and Lagoon Animals.
Gender: Any
Sea Creatures
The Sea Creatures are the ensemble under water animals in King Triton's court. They can include as few or as many performers as your production permits. There are several moments to showcase both dancers and singers in "Under the Sea."
Gender: Any
Merfolk
The Merfolk of King Triton's Court and can double as Sea Creatures.
Gender: Any
Lagoon Animals
The Lagoon Animals try to convince Prince Eric to kiss Ariel. This ensemble can double as the Sea Creatures.
Gender: Any