AUDITION
NOTICE:
The Rose To Host Auditions On March 7 and 8, 2016 For Its Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid
The Rose Theater will host an audition for adult and youth roles in its 2016 production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Monday, March 7 at 6 pm and Tuesday, March 8 at 6 pm with callbacks on Thursday, March 10 at 6 pm. Youth actors should be at least eight years of age. Adult actors over the age of eighteen are encouraged to arrive after 7 pm for these open calls. Actors of all types are welcome to audition and must come to The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street. Minority actors are wanted for lead roles. Auditionees should prepare a short song selection of at least 16 bars and be prepared to dance. Tap dancers should come prepared with appropriate footwear.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid actors must be available for weeknight and weekend rehearsals and performances between May 3 and June 26. Very few schedule conflicts will be accommodated on this production. This is a paid position for adult actors. Minority actors are highly encouraged to audition.
Email auditions@rosetheater.org with any questions. No appointment is needed to audition for this show.
Character
Breakdown
Ariel
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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 but also kind hearted.
Female, 16-25 yrs old
Range: Ab3 - Gb5
Prince
Eric
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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.
Male, 20-30 yrs old
Range: B2 - G4
Grimsby
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Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Male, 40-60 yrs old
Range: C3 - C4
Flounder
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A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
Male, 15-20 yrs old
Range: A2 - G4
Scuttle
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A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
Male, 25-40 yrs old
Range: C3 - G4
King
Triton
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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.
Male, 35-45 yrs old
Range: Ab2 - F4
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.
Male, 30-45 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - C5
Flotsam -
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Male, 20-40 yrs old
Range: E3 - C5
Jetsam -
An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Male, 20-40 yrs old
Range: B2 - A4
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.
Female, 35-45 yrs old
Range: Eb3 - C5
Chef
Louis -
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Male, 30-50 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - A4
Ensemble -
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
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About The Rose
The Rose Theater is one of the largest and most accomplished children’s theaters in the nation, with a reputation for enriching the lives of children and families through top-quality professional productions and arts education. The Rose is committed to making the arts accessible to all children, providing opportunities for thousands of children throughout the community to attend shows and participate in classes each year.
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