THE LITTLE MERMAID - Equity Singers
Musical Theatre West
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Mar 09, 2019
3:00 pm (PST)
APPOINTMENTS
Please email mtwauditions@musical.org for questions
CONTRACT
COST Minimum - $783/wk
SEEKING
Seeking triple threat performers for Musical Theatre West's final show of the season. All roles are open to both
Equity & non-Equity performers. We are very interested in seeing people of color for all Principal & Chorus roles.
PREPARATION
Prepare a song in the style of the show, or simply sing from the score (callback material will be available at musical.org under the Audition Sides tab). Please bring other audition material, as you may be asked to sing a different short selection.
LOCATION
Musical Theatre West Rehearsal Hall
4350 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
PERSONNEL
Directed by Danny Pelzig
Choreographed by Daniel Smith
Musical Directed by John Glaudini
OTHER DATES
First AEA rehearsal: Monday June 24th, 2019
Preview: July 12th, 2019
Opening: July 13th, 2019
Closing: July 28th, 2019
OTHER
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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.
BREAKDOWN
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. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range 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. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Flounder
A fish and smitten with Ariel, her best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Gender: MaleA ge: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
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. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range 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. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range 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 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
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 audition.
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