Children Theatre Casting Call for "Little Mermaid" Show
Searching for kids ages 8-18 years old for the "Little Mermaid" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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. Additional info: Please prepare a song to sing (not from this show), and dress in comfortable clothing for a dance audition. A piano accompanist will be provided at auditions, and we will also have a speaker available for those using a karaoke track. Please prepare a list of any conflicts you have with rehearsals to your audition. Rehearsals will be in the evenings on weeknights in May, and then move to afternoon rehearsals in June, and then back to evenings when we get closer to performances in July. Performances of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” will take place July 10-14, 2024 at Peoria Players Theatre. There is no fee to audition. Children who are cast will have a registration fee. There is a discounted registration fee for each additional child from the same family. Note that an Audition Preview will take place on Saturday, April 20th! See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
25 roles
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 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.
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
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.
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
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