Casting Call for Children for "The Little Mermaid Jr."
Kids in grades K-12 are invited to audition for "The Little Mermaid Jr." Show. Please see the details below. About the project: This enchanting, family-friendly musical follows Ariel’s journey to discover life on land and find her voice. Additional info: Please be prepared to sing a portion of one of the provided music tracks. Make your selection based on the character you are most interested in. You may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script. For this show, you will audition with the song that corresponds with the role that you most want to get. Directors have chosen songs that showcase a variety of vocal abilities, so if you’re not sure what role you’d like to audition for – choose the song that best fits your voice and talent. Attached is a Google Drive with audition tracks. Vocal tracks are provided for practice, but auditions will be with instrumental tracks only. Song Selection Under the Sea (Sebastian, Eric, Undecided, or Other Cast) Part of Your World (Ariel, or Mersister) Poor Unfortunate Souls (Ursula ) She’s In Love (Scuttle, Flounder) Show dates: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Our heroine and youngest daughter of King Triton, Ariel is a brave and curious mermaid with a passion for adventure and a yearning to discover life on land. Must have a strong singing voice as well as acting and ability to convey innocence, wonder, and longing. – Key Songs: Part of Your World
A charming and brave human prince who falls in love with Ariel. Eric is adventurous, kind-hearted, and willing to risk his life for the ones he loves. Requires strong acting and vocal abilities. – Key Song: One Step Closer
The powerful and cunning sea witch who delights in using magic to control others. Ursula is charismatic and manipulative, but also has a sense of humor. Requires a commanding stage presence and strong vocal skills. – Key Song: “Poor Unfortunate Souls”
A Jamaican crab who serves as King Triton’s advisor and Ariel’s reluctant guardian. Sebastian is a high-energy role with comedic timing and a memorable Caribbean accent, dancing background is a plus. – Key Songs: “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl”
Ariel’s protective father and the powerful ruler of the sea. King Triton is strong, regal, and often stern, but he deeply loves his daughters.
Ariel’s best friend, Flounder, is a loyal and kind fish who worries about Ariel’s safety but supports her dreams. This role is for an actor with strong acting skills and good physicality. Key Songs: “She’s in Love”
A funny and scatterbrained seagull who considers himself an expert on humans. Scuttle should have good comedic timing and physicality. Key Songs: “ Human Stuff”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
Ariel’s sisters who have their own unique personalities. Each has moments to shine individually and collectively. Key Songs: “Daughters of Triton” “ She’s In Love”
The palace chef with a flair for the dramatic and an obsession with cooking seafood. Comedic timing is essential. Key Songs: “Les Poissons”
Ursula’s eel henchmen serve as her spies and work to ensure her plans go smoothly. Strong acting and sense of movement.
Ursula’s eel henchmen serve as her spies and work to ensure her plans go smoothly. Strong acting and sense of movement.
Prince Eric’s loyal steward, who wishes Eric would settle down and marry a princess. Grimsby is a speaking role with an emphasis on acting.
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