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"The Little Mermaid" Show Needs Kids and Teens

Wausau, WI, United States
ID: 617730Exp: 11/30/2026
Description:

Looking for kids ages 6-18 for "The Little Mermaid" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Tiny Dancer Ensemble (Ages 6–8) Perfect for our youngest performers! This ensemble will perform in 1–2 major numbers in the show, including “Under the Sea”. Audition format: These young performers will not have to read at auditions. Rehearsal info: This opportunity features a significantly reduced rehearsal schedule—usually just one day a week until Tech Week approaches. Featured dancer-only roles (Ages 6–18) Ideal for dancers who want to hit the stage without the pressure of solo acting or singing. You’ll perform only in the musical numbers that feature our core dance ensemble. Audition format: Dancer-only auditionees will not be required to sing or perform a cold reading. Rehearsal info: This opportunity also requires a much lower time commitment, typically rehearsing just one day a week until closer to Tech Week. Character and ensemble roles (Ages 6–18) For performers interested in a full-fledged singing, acting, and dancing role or a general ensemble role. What to prepare—standard audition format Applies to regular character/ensemble roles only: Vocal: Please prepare a 60-second cut of a musical theatre song. Dance: You’ll be taught a short choreography routine on site during your audition block. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in! Acting: Be prepared to do a cold reading from the script—no memorization necessary. Callbacks (by invitation only): December 2 | 7–8:30 p.m. Cast notification: Thursday, December 3 Parent meeting and first read-through: Friday, December 4 | 6:30 p.m. Regular rehearsal commitment Regular rehearsals will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays between 6–8:30 p.m. Rehearsals may extend to 9 p.m. on some nights for teens only. There are no Wednesday rehearsals until the week before Tech Week. If interested, please apply.

13 roles

ArielFemale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

King Triton’s youngest daughter, kindhearted, curious, and a bit hard-headed. Strong singer, actor, needs to be a good mover.

Prince EricMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A handsome, affable lad who loves sailing more than being a monarch. Strong singer and actor, should be a good mover.

SebastianBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. A strong dancer, singer, and actor. Speaks with a Jamaican accent.

UrsulaFemale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. Strong actor and singer, needs a strong alto belt.

ScuttleBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and comical. Strong comic actor, dancer and singer. Tap skills a plus.

King TritonMale6-18 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 loves his daughters. Actor, singer, needs a strong voice.

GrimsbyMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, yet very dedicated to Eric. Strong comic actor.

Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, AllanaFemale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ariel’s older mersisters. Actors, singers, all need to be good movers. Acro or dance skills a plus.

FlounderBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A friendly fish, rather smitten with Ariel. Strong singer and actor, should be a good mover.

Flotsam and JetsamBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ursula’s evil eel lackeys. Oily and spineless. Actors, singers, dancers. Acro or dance skills a plus.

Chef LouisMale6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The French palace chef, a culinary perfectionist with a strong affinity for sharp things. Strong comic actor and singer w/ exaggerated French accent.

Windward & LeewardBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Trumpet fish, King Triton’s Lackeys. Actors.

Ensemble RolesBoth genders6-18 y.o.All ethnicities