THE LITTLE MERMAID - LA EPA/ECC Singers Actors Theater Series, Inc. | Fullerton, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Friday, March 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
COST
$1047 weekly minimum (Tier 3)
Equity actors for roles in THE LITTLE MERMAID (multiple cities) (See breakdown).
This production will have two separate contracts as noted in the breakdown.
All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.
Please prepare a short up-tempo song in the style of the show. You may sing from the show if you like. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. For all questions - casting@mccoyrigby.com
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Production dates:
La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Space 15519 Phoebe Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
Please park on the street.
Director: Glenn Casale
Choreographer: John MacInnis
Musical Director: Brent Crayon (expected to attend)
Casting Director: Lindsay Brooks (expected to attend)
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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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.
This production will be performed in multiple cities as delineated below:
1st Contract:
Rehearsals in La Mirada, CA: 05/14/24 - 05/26/24
Tech in La Mirada, CA: 05/27/24 - 05/31/24
Preview in La Mirada, CA: 05/31/24
Press Opening in La Mirada, CA: 06/01/24
Closing in La Mirada, CA: 06/23/24
LAYOFF DAYS (NO PAY - Health weeks accrued): 06/24/24 - 07/06/24
Travel Day 07/07/24
Tech in Kansas City, KS @ Kansas City Starlight: 07/08/24
Performances in Kansas City, KS @ Starlight: 07/09/24 - 07/14/24
2nd Contract:
Travel Day 11/06/24
Rehearsal in Lincoln, NE @ Location TBD: 11/07/24 - 11/10/24
Performances In Lincoln, NE @ Lied Center: 11/12/24 - 11/17/24
Travel Day 11/21/24
Performances in Sioux Falls: 11/22/24 - 11/24/24
LAYOFF DAYS (NO PAY - Health week accrued): 11/25/24 - 12/01/24
Travel Day 12/02/24
Performances in St. Paul @ Ordway: 12/03/24 - 12/29/24
NOTE: While the characters are written with he/him or she/her pronouns in the original scripts, we welcome gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we will list disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors of all abilities. Thank you to First Folio Theatre for inspiring the language in this note as we work towards a more inclusive casting process.
ARIEL: Character is female identifying, any ethnicity, 18-30. Soprano with belt. 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. Funny, with strong physical comedy. Excellent singer. Strong mover. NOTE: Flying experience is a plus.
PRINCE ERIC: Character is male identifying, any ethnicity, 25-35. Tenor. A human monarch who has no interest in 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. Excellent singer. Strong mover.
SEBASTIAN: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST -
URSULA: Character is female identifying, any ethnicity, 35-55. Mezzo Soprano with Broadway Belt. 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. Funny, vampy, but malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.
GRIMBSY: Character is male identifying, any ethnicity, 45-65. Baritone. Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
KING TRITON: Character is male identifying, any ethnicity, 45-60. Baritone. 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. NOTE: Flying experience is a plus.
FLOUNDER: Character is male identifying, any ethnicity, 18-25. Baritone. Ariel’s best friend and loyal companion. Tends to panic in stressful situations. Strong mover and singer.
SCUTTLE: Character is any gender, any ethnicity, 20-40. Baritone. A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Bumbling and forgetful but has a heart of gold. Funny, loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite their supposed expertise. Strong tap dancer. Strong singer.
FLOTSAM & JETSAM: Characters are any gender, any ethnicity, 20-40. High Tenor and Baritone. Eels and Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear. Must be comfortable on heelys or willing to learn. NOTE: Puppetry skills are a plus.
CHEF LOUIS: Character is male identifying, any ethnicity, 35-50. High Baritone The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades; seafood in particular. Lots of physical comedy and featured comic singing. Great comedic timing.
ENSEMBLE: Characters are any gender, any ethnicity, 20-40. Excellent dancers in both ballet and jazz; should have strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; will play a range of maids, gulls, princesses, lagoon animals, sea creatures, mersisters, chefs, sailors, and more. Ariel Double and swings will come from the ensemble.
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