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Seeking Kids and Teens for "The Little Mermaid" Show

Epping, NH, United States
ID: 587718Exp: 8/10/2025
Description:

Talents ages 8 and up are invited to audition 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 come prepared with a 16-bar (approximately 1 minute) song from a musical (preferably Disney) that you feel showcases your vocal ability. A wireless speaker will be available for tracks, or feel free to sing a cappella. Alternatively, you can bring sheet music for our music director to play for you! There will be audition dance workshops held at the theater on Tuesday, August 5th, and Thursday, August 7th from 6-8. Come meet the director and choreographer, and have some fun getting help on your audition dance. There will be sides available for cold readings at the directing team’s discretion. There will be a mandatory cast (and parents of cast under age 16) meeting on Thursday, August 14th at 6:00 pm followed directly by a read/listen-through for the entire cast. The meeting should last approximately 30 minutes, and it is where we collect production fees and go over expectations etc. Rehearsals will run Sunday afternoons, 1:00-5:00 pm at the theatre and Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm at Watson Academy. Mandatory tech rehearsals: Sunday 11/2 @ TBA Monday 11/3 @ 5:30 Tuesday 11/4 @ 5:30 Wednesday 11/5 @ 5:30 Thursday 11/6 @ 5:30 Performances: Friday 11/7 @ 7:00 Saturday 11/8 @ 2:00 Sunday 11/9 @ 2:00 Mandatory Brush Up Rehearsals: Wednesday 11/12 @ 5:30 Thursday 11/13 @ 5:30 Performances: Friday 11/14 @ 7:00 Saturday 11/15 @ 2:00 Sunday 11/16 @ 2:00 Mandatory Strike to follow Sunday, 11/16’s matinee performance. If interested, please apply.

26 roles

ArielFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Hard-headed, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted

Prince EricMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A human monarch who has no interest in 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.

GrimsbyMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.

FlounderBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.

ScuttleMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.

King TritonMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

SebastianMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

FlotsamMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

JetsamMale10-13 y.o.All ethnicities

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

UrsulaFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Chef LouisMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.

AquataFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AndrinaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AristaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AtinaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AdellaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AllanaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PilotMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SailorsBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

WindwardMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

LeewardMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GullsBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MaidsFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ChefsBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

AnimalsBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PrincessesFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities