THE LITTLE MERMAID - NYC EPA
Fireside Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $665/week minimum.
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Nola Studios
250 W. 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
11th floor
PERSONNEL
Book: Doug Wright
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater
Director: Ed Flesch
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Choreographer: Kate Swan
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: July 2, 2018 in Wisconsin. Runs July 19, 2018 – September 2, 2018
OTHER
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.
BREAKDOWN
Seeking:
Ariel—20’s - A lovely little mermaid who longs to be human. Strong singer and dancer who must be able to convey meaning through gesture and movement. Vocal Range: Soprano Bb3-Eb5
Prince Eric - 20’s – A handsome, adventurous Prince who capture’s Ariel’s heart. Strong actor and singer. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor Bb3-Eb5
Sebastian Late 20’s – 40’s - a meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe. Strong singer and comic actor who can do a Caribbean accent. Must move well. Vocal Range: Strong Mix-Belt B3-D5
Ursula Late 20’s – 40’s Manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. Strong actor and singer with character voice. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt C4-C#5
Flounder 20’s- 30’s - Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. Spunky actor and singer. Vocal Range: G3-Db5
Scuttle 20’s – 30’s - A loudmouthed, optimistic seagull who is in ‘expert’ in human artifacts. Strong Character Voice and movement. Tap Experience a plus. Vocal Range: Tenor/Alto C3-G4
King Triton Late 30’s -40’s Ariel’s commanding and over-protective Father. Vocal Range: Baritone/ Tenor Ab2-F4
Mersisters— 20’s - Ariel’s sisters: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana. Must be able to create a unique personalities and potentially character voices. Should be strong dancers. Vocal Range: Varies
Flotsam/Jetsam — 20’s -30’s The oily and spineless eel lackeys to Ursula. Strong character movement. Vocal Range: Varies
Grimsby— 30’s – 50’s Prince Eric’s stuffy British guardian. Strong comedic actor who can do British accent. Vocal Range: C3-C4
Chef Louis- Late 20’s – 40’s - French Palace chef with a diabolical side. Strong comedic actor and singer, who can do a French Accent. Vocal Range: Bb2-A4
Carlotta – 30’s – 50’s Headmistress of the palace, maternal figure toward Ariel. Non-singing.
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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