We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
CHARACTERS
There are many roles in The Little Mermaid that can be cast without regard to gender. We encourage actors of all ages, abilities, and ethnicities to audition. We are also looking for children – minimum age 8 years old.
Ariel: 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. Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: Gb5- bottom: Ab3
Prince Eric: 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. Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: G4 - bottom: B2
Grimsby: Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Age: 40+, Vocal range top: C4 - bottom: C3
Flounder: A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Age: 15 to 20, Vocal range top: G4 - bottom: A2 (Can be played by a boy or a girl. Will consider children as young as 10 in this role.)
Scuttle: A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Age: 25 to 40, Vocal range top: G4 - bottom: C3 (Scuttle can be played by male or female.)
King Triton: 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. Age: 35+, Vocal range top: F4 - bottom: Ab2
Sebastian: 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. Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: C5 - bottom: Bb2 (Sebastian can be played by a male or female.)
Flotsam: An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: C5 - bottom: E3
Jetsam: An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: A4 - bottom: B2
Ursula: 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. Gender: female, Age: 35+, Vocal range top: C5 - bottom: Eb3
Chef Louis: The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Age: 30+, Vocal range top: A4 - bottom: Bb2
Ensemble: Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses Close
Children Ensemble (a variety of fish in school)
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
303 E Main Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
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