DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - Chicago ECC Singers (Morning - All Genders)
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
9:00 AM (C)
BREAK 1:00PM - 2:00PM
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre
$859 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity chorus singers for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID (see breakdown).
Please note that if called back, chorus dancers will be required to sing. Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Roles that require a specific race/ethnicity have been noted in the breakdown. Many classic musicals are written with binary gender terms. While the character descriptions are limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
PREPARATION
Approx. 1-2 minute cut from your book in the style of the show. Bring sheet music cut in your key. Accompanist will be provided. Bring your current headshot and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
PERSONNEL
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director
Johanna McKenzie Miller - Casting Associate
Scott Weinstein (Director) - Disney's The Little Mermaid
Kasey Alfonso (Choreographer) - Disney's The Little Mermaid
Ellie Kahn (Music Director) - Disney's The Little Mermaid
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Scott Weinstein - Director
Ellie Kahn - Music Director
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director
Johanna McKenzie Miller - Casting Associate
OTHER DATES
ECC (Singers) - July 9, 2024
Chorus Callbacks - July 11, 2024
October 3, 2024 - First Possible Rehearsal
November 6, 2024 - First Preview
November 14, 2024 - Press Opening
January 12, 2025 - Anticipated Closing
OTHER
ECC 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.
BREAKDOWN THE LITTLE MERMAID
NOTE: chorus members will understudy Principal roles. Please note, Sea Creatures, Gulls, and other animals are gender non-binary and will be played by all members of the ensemble.
SEEKING:
PILOT/CHEF LOUIS - 30s to 50s years old. These are featured Ensemble roles played by the same actor in this production. The Pilot is the head of Prince Eric's ship. he has featured solos in the song Fathoms Below. Chef Louis is the French Palace chef. He is diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades. Vocal Range: Bb2-A4
ENSEMBLE - MERSISTERS - 18 to 40 years old. The female presenting ensemble will play many featured roles including Ariel's 6 Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Alanna), Palace Maids, Princesses, Sea Creatures, and Gulls. Puppetry experience a plus but not required.
ENSEMBLE - SAILORS - 18 to 40 years old. The male presenting ensemble will play many featured roles including the Sailors, Chefs, Sea Creatures, and Gulls. Puppetry experience a plus but not required.
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