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All 6th thru 12th grade students are invited to audition for Disney's The Little Mermaid
AUDITIONS
Monday & Tuesday, September 8th & 9th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Auditions open to 6th grade through 12th grade.
Music: Each person should prepare a 30 second vocal of a Disney song of their choice (nothing from Little Mermaid)
Readings: All people auditioning will be asked to “cold read” from the script, provided at auditions.
Choreography: A short dance combination will be taught and performed during auditions. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes that you can comfortably and safely dance in. Please bring a water bottle with you.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks are not anticipated, however if the Director needs to see more, you will be brought back Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm. Both students and their guardian will be contacted if they are being asked to attend callbacks.
Callbacks are not a guarantee of a role, also please do not be discouraged if you do not get a callback.
If you are cast, there is a $50.00 participation fee for this production. Scholarships (partial or full) are available if needed. Please contact a producer if you need a scholarship.
REHEARSALS
A read-through/parent meeting will take place soon after the cast has been selected. This will allow the production team to clearly outline expectations of the team, cast and parents. The cast members will be given their scripts so that they can begin working on their role. (date to be determined)
Rehearsals for this production will begin September 15th at Marshall High School, Marshall, Michigan.
Rehearsals run Monday-Friday 6:30-9 pm at the MHS, Marshall, Michigan.
** Conflicts will need to be listed on your audition sheet in order for them to be honored.
** Starting with Load in, ALL cast members must be present, no exceptions.
Important Dates:
Load In: November 2nd partial load in, full load in November 5th
Tech Rehearsal: Tentative date Nov 9th
Show dates: November 13-16
Audition Form
A link to the Audition Form can be found below. Please print this form, fill it out, and bring it with you to auditions.
If you have any questions, please contact producer Sheila Miklusicak 517-204-2673.
Audition Form Link: https://www.marshallcivicplayers.org/_files/ugd/fee27c_ee487da77aed4d84b1295230df6ad7ae.pdf
Production Team
Producer: Sheila Miklusicak
Artistic Director: Chris Fulbright
Assist. Artistic Director:
Music Director:
Choreographers: Serenity Gerrild
Character 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 kindhearted.
Gender: female
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
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Grimsby
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range 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.
Gender: male
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Marshall High School Auditorium for Performing Arts, 701 N Marshall Ave, Marshall, MI 49068-9642, United States
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