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The Little Mermaid Audition Information

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The Little Mermaid

Auditions

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Audition Dates:  September 8th & 9th

Marshall High School

7:00 to 9:00 pm

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All 6th thru 12th grade students are invited to audition for Disney's The Little Mermaid

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AUDITIONS

Monday & Tuesday, September 8th & 9th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

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  • 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)

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  • Readings:  All auditionees will be asked to “cold read” from the script, provided at auditions.

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  • 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.

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Callbacks are not a guarantee of a role, also please do not be discouraged if you do not get a callback.

 

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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) 

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  • Rehearsals for this production will begin September 15th at Marshall High School, Marshall, Michigan.

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  • Rehearsals run Monday-Friday 6:30-9 pm at the MHS, Marshall, Michigan.

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** 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.

 

Production Team

Producer:  Sheila Miklusicak

Artistic Director:  Chris Fulbright

Assist. Artistic Director: 

Music Director:  

Choreographers: Serenity Gerrild​​​​​​

Character Breakdown

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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, naive, and emotional, but also kindhearted.

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Gender: female

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Vocal range top: Gb5

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Vocal range bottom: Ab3

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Prince Eric

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A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoy

ant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.

 

Gender: male

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Vocal range top: G4

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Vocal range bottom: B2

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Grimsby

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Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.

 

Gender: male

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Vocal range top: C4

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Vocal range bottom: C3

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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.

 

Gender: male

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Vocal range top: G4

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Vocal range bottom: A2

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Scuttle

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.

 

Gender: male

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Vocal range top: G4

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Vocal range bottom: C3

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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.

 

Gender: male

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Vocal range top: F4

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Vocal range bottom: Ab2

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Sebastian

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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.

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Gender: male

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Vocal range top: C5

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Vocal range bottom: Bb2

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Flotsam

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An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

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Gender: male

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Vocal range top: C5

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Vocal range bottom: E3

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Jetsam

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An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

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Gender: male

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Vocal range top: A4

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Vocal range bottom: B2

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Ursula

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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.

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Gender: female

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Vocal range top: C5

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Vocal range bottom: Eb3

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Chef Louis

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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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