Casting union and nonunion actors for an immersive production of "The Little Mermaid" with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright.
Karl Warden, dir.-chor.; Steven Applegate, music dir.; Jeff Cason, prod.
NON-EQUITY OPEN CALL
Wednesday,December 6, 7:00pm-10:00pm in Johnson Hall, El Segundo Methodist Church. No appointments will be taken for these required preliminary auditions—First come, first served.
Preliminary auditions are required for anyone who wants to be considered for any role in the show, including dancers and ensemble. Prepare 32 bars that showcase your vocal range. Songs from “The Little Mermaid” are acceptable for all roles; Ariel candidates are required to prepare “Part of Your World Reprise” for the preliminary audition. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No CDs or tracks permitted.
CALLBACKS: ACTING/DANCE – Thursday, December 7, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. You will be notified if you have been called back for these auditions. Dress to move.
FINAL CALLBACKS – Friday, December 8, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. Only those performers who are specifically asked to come to final callbacks may attend. When called back, you will be given a specific time slot to come to Johnson Hall. These callbacks will consist of additional singing, reading from script, and movement. Please keep this important date open.
PERFORMANCE DATES: March 15, 16, 17, 18, 2018 at El Segundo Performing Arts Center.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will be on a Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri schedule from 7:00pm - 10:30pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Non-equity rehearsals begin 2/8;
LOCATIONS: Johnson Hall is located at El Segundo Methodist Church (540 Main St., El Segundo). Performances at El Segundo Performing Arts Center (640 Main St, El Segundo).
ADDITIONAL INFO: Contact Jeff Cason, Producer (jeff@soundstagelive.co)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Ariel—(Female, 16-26) 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. Strong vocalist and actor. Vocal Range: Soprano Ab3-Gb5
Prince Eric—(Male, 20’s) A handsome and adventurous prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Strong actor and vocalist. Vocal Range: Tenor B2-G4
Sebastian—(Male, 20-40) 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. Strong vocalist and actor with a Caribbean accent. Vocal Range: Strong Mix-Belt Bb2-C5
Flounder—(Male or Female, 8-14) A fish who is smitten with his best friend Ariel. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Spunky young actor and singer. Vocal Range: A2-G4
Scuttle—(Male or Female, 20-40) A loudmouthed, optimistic seagull who is an ‘expert’ in human artifacts. Strong character voice and movement. Tap experience required. Vocal Range: Tenor/Alto C3-G4
King Triton—(Male, 30-50) Ariel’s commanding and over-protective father. Vocal Range: Tenor Ab2-F4
Mersisters—(Female, 20’s) Ariel’s sisters: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana. Should be strong vocalists and dancers. Double as ensemble roles. Vocal Range: Varies
Ursula—(Male or Female, 30-55) Manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. Strong actor and vocalist with character voice. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt Eb3-C5
Flotsam/Jetsam—(Male or Female, 20’s) The oily and spineless eel lackeys to Ursula. Strong vocalists with expressiveness. Vocal Range: Varies
Grimsby—(Male, 40-60) Prince Eric’s stuffy British guardian. Strong comedic actor with a British accent. Doubles as ensemble. Vocal Range: C3-C4
Chef Louis—(Male, 30-60) French Palace chef with a diabolical side. Strong comedic actor and singer, with a French Accent. Doubles as ensemble. Vocal Range: Bb2-A4
Ensemble—Strong singers and dancers. Sailors, Sea Creatures, Merfolk, Gulls, Chefs, Maids, Lagoon Animals.
Seeking all ethnicities and types for principal and ensemble roles.
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