Auditions Announced For Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Warner Stage Company will hold auditions for a Main Stage Musical Production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID on Sunday, May 6th and Monday, May 7th beginning at 7:00pm. The production is directed by Richard McKenna with music director Jim Luurtsema and choreographer Sharon A. Wilcox. It will be presented on the Warner's Main Stage beginning July 28, 2018

All roles are open to audition. We are seeking a large ensemble cast (ages 14 and up) for this production. There are 3 principal roles with 14 supporting roles plus ensemble. Auditioners seeking principal or supporting roles must be at least 18 years old. All auditioners must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing up to 32 bars but no more than one minute, of a fully memorized Broadway-style musical selection that showcases their vocal range. Musical selections do not need to be from THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditioners may be asked to learn a short dance/movement combination taught at the audition and may also be asked to read from the script. Some roles will require "flying" - please be sure to indicate on the audition form if you are afraid of heights. Please note: Audition appointment spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis.

Rehearsals will be held three times per week on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings (7:00-10:00pm) with two Wednesday evening rehearsals on May 16th and May 30th. Some performers will be called for "flying rehearsals" in addition to regular rehearsals. Those dates will tentatively be July 18th, July 20th and July 21st. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Tech week rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday, July 22-26, 2018. We do ask that Friday, July 27, 2018 be held in case an additional tech week rehearsal is needed. The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form. If you are unable to make the mandatory tech week rehearsals and/or pickup rehearsal, we will be unable to cast you in this production.

The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company and does not offer compensation or housing for performers.

CALLBACKS: Wednesday, May 9, 2019 at 7:00pm (if needed) AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Please visit our website at www.warnertheatre.org/auditions and fill out the online appointment request form or send an email to auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule your appointment. An audition confirmation e-mail will be sent with full details on what will be expected at your audition. Audition appointments requested on-line or by e-mail are preferred, but if you do not have access to e-mail call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at 860-489-7180 ext.151. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment. If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to swilcox@warnertheatre.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, July 28, 2017 at 8:00pmSunday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00pmFriday, August 3, 2017 at 8:00pmSaturday, August 4, 2017 at 8:00pmSunday, August 5, 2017 at 2:00pm ABOUT THE SHOWIn a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." 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. AVAILABLE ROLESAll ages are just a suggestion and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting.

ARIELFEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 18-25, sings Gb5-Ab3. King Triton's youngest daughter, her longing for knowledge and acceptance leads her to the surface where she falls in love with Prince Eric. She doesn't fit into the world of the sea, but knows that she belongs in the world above. Ariel is hard headed, naïve and overwhelmed with emotions -often getting her into trouble but is also kind hearted and beautiful; must be a strong actor, mover and singer and comfortable with stage flying, must be small in stature; soprano with belt.

LEAD. URSULAFEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 30-60, sings F3-C#5. The manipulative and cunning sea witch; King Triton's jealous, half-octopus sister who has been banished for killing his wife and attempting to usurp the kingdom. Ursula is extremely calculating, deceptive and shrewd; must be a superb comedienne; mezzo with excellent belt.

LEAD PRINCE ERICMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 25-30, sings G4-B2. The handsome and seafaring human prince, enraptured by Ariel's beautiful voice, on a quest to find her. He is strong, affable and has a buoyant, adventurous nature, along with a penchant for causing Grimsby a headache. Eric is more comfortable on the sea than in the kingdom; strong mover; tenor.

LEAD. GRIMSBYMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 40-60, sings C4-C3. Prince Eric's faithful and worrisome manservant, guardian and confidant. Must have high style comic skills. Although he lacks a sense of humor about Eric's maritime escapades, he wants him to be happy and take his rightful place in the kingdom, thus following the late King's request; baritone.

SUPPORTING. FLOUNDERANY GENDER & ETHNICITY, 18 years of age or older to play teen, sings G4-A2. Ariel's best fish friend, has a bit of a crush on Ariel but is too embarrassed and shy to let her know. He is a loyal companion and can panic in stressful situations, causing him to blurt out information he should keep secret; baritone.

SUPPORTING. SCUTTLEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 25-40, sings G4-C3. A loquacious, disheveled and nonsensical seagull. He fancies himself an expert on the human world. Must be good comedian/vaudevillian and must tap. Must be comfortable with stage flying; strong actor, singer and tapper; baritone.

SUPPORTING. KING TRITONMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 35-45, sings F4-A?2. Ariel's father and ruler of the Merfolk. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature is a concerned, harried single father of seven girls. He clashes with Ariel because they are both strong-willed and short-tempered, and he is increasingly skeptical of humans. He worries about Ariel's desire to be human only because he loves her so much. Must be comfortable with stage flying; baritone.

SUPPORTING. SEBASTIANMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 30-45, sings C5-B?2. A crab and trusted advisor to King Triton, speaks in a Jamaican accent. Sebastian's brooding attitude, paranoia and constant supervision is a thorn in Ariel's side, but his loyalty to the King helps him to rise above and eventually become quite fond of the girl; strong mover; high baritone.

SUPPORTING. FLOTSAM & JETSAMANY GENDER & ETHNICITY, age 20-40, Flotsam sings C5-E3, Jetsam sings A4-B2. Ursula's slimy, unctuous and scheming eel minions; must be able to move fluidly and have comic skills; should be comfortable on roller-skates; high tenor and baritone.

SUPPORTING. CHEF LOUISMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, age 30-40, sings A4- B?2. The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for beads, seafood in particular. Will also perform in the ensemble.

SUPPORTING/ENSEMBLE. MERSISTERS (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) FEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY; age 14-25, sings G3-G5. Ariel's sisters. Each sister's will have the opportunity to develop her own personality. May double as princesses.

ENSEMBLEANY GENDER & ETHNICITY, age 14 years and older. Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors;) Sea Creatures, Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana;) Gulls; Maids; Animals; Princesses. Men and women to play multiple roles as well as dance and sing well. Strong, athletic, trained, musical theatre dancers and singers. Three people cast as Seagulls will also need to be strong tappers. Our Prince Eric double and Ariel double may be cast form the ensemble as well.

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