Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Equity Principal Actors - Fireside Theatre Auditions

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID - Chicago EPA

Fireside Theatre | Fort Atkinson, WI

AUDITION DATE

Monday, May 5, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

Dinner Theatre
$785 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID (See breakdown). Performers of all ethnicities, physical types, gender identities, and ages are encouraged to audition. All roles will be understudied. There are no Equity stage managerial positions available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Please bring your picture and resume, stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Book: Doug Wright
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Director: Heather Patterson King
Choreographer: Kristyn Pope

Expected to attend:
Producer: Ed Flesch
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Director: Heather Patterson King

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: July 7, 2025
Runs July 24 – September 7, 2025

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID

SEEKING:

Ariel — 20s - A lovely little mermaid who longs to be human. Strong singer and dancer who must be able to convey meaning through gesture and movement. Vocal Range: Soprano Bb3-Eb5

Prince Eric - 20s – A handsome, adventurous Prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Strong singer. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor Bb3-Eb5

Sebastian - Late 20s–40s - A meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe. Strong singer and comedian who sings the Calypso number “Under The Sea”. Moves well. Vocal Range: Strong Mix-Belt B3-D5

Ursula - Late 30s–40s - Manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. Strong singer with character voice. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt C4-C#5

Flounder - 20s-30s - Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. Spunky, singer. Vocal Range: G3-Db5

Scuttle - 20s–30s - A loudmouthed, optimistic seagull who is an ‘expert’ in human artifacts. Strong Character Voice and movement. Tap experience a plus. Vocal Range: Tenor/Alto C3-G4

King Triton - Late 30s-40s - Ariel’s commanding and over-protective father. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor Ab2-F4

Mersisters — 20s - Ariel’s sisters: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana. Able to create unique personalities and potentially character voices. Strong dancers. Vocal Range: Varies

Flotsam/Jetsam — 20s-30s - The oily and spineless eel lackeys to Ursula. Strong character movement. Vocal Range: Varies

Grimsby — 30s–50s - Prince Eric’s stuffy British guardian. Comedic who can do a British accent. Vocal Range: C3-C4

Chef Louis - Late 20s–40s - French palace chef with a diabolical side. Comedic, singer, who can do a French accent. Vocal Range: Bb2-A4

Carlotta – 30s–50s - Headmistress of the palace, maternal figure toward Ariel. Non-singing.