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Audition for The Little Mermaid Jr.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
Rehearsals start on September 9th and are on Sundays 4 PM-7:00 PM; Mondays 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, and Wednesdays 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Performances will be split into two weekends with two casts: November 20th, 21st, 22nd & December 4th, 5th, & 6th.
Auditions are open to students 4th - 12th grade
Audition Dates:
August 30th 4 - 7pm & August 31st 5 - 8pm, with callbacks held on the September 2nd from 5-8pm.
All children registering will be cast in the show. The audition process is used to determine roles.
When registering you will need to pick your preference for the audition date and provide any conflicts you may have with rehearsals or performances. You may register without paying now by selecting pay later (invoice me). Use the pay later option if you are not yet certain you will be joining the cast or need financial assistance. If you would like to pay over a three month period select Payment Plan option at checkout.
Financial assistance is available by sending an email to Robyn@madisonartsbarn.org
After you register, you will receive an email with the date and time of your audition. When you arrive for your audition, you will need to bring THIS AUDITION FORM with you to audition.
LOOK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS & WHAT TO PREPARE
Audition Requirements
1) Monologue: Everyone auditioning, no matter what size role, is asked to perform a monologue no more than 1 minute in length. This can be from any play, musical, movie, or TV show as long as it is age-appropriate and evokes the character you're auditioning for or, if you're auditioning for ensemble, evokes your own personality and acting abilities
2) Song: Everyone auditioning, no matter what size role, is asked to perform a song from the list below. Each character has the song selection listed under the character's name.
*If you're auditioning for the general ensemble, you can choose to sing either the provided ensemble audition song, or if you're not comfortable, you could instead sing a simple a cappella song such as Happy Birthday.
Callbacks: Not everyone will be asked to a callback. If the Casting team wants to see more from you before making casting decisions, they will ask you to a callback, which is on Wednesday, 09/02/26. This callback will feature a dance/movement call and may require other movement. You may also be asked to read dialogue from scenes, sing, etc.
Please look below to learn more about each character and decide which role you're auditioning for, then prep the proper material.
Character Descriptions & Song Materials
Ariel
Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role. Ariel has some beautiful solos but must be able to convey meaning through gesture once she loses her voice.
Vocal range top: Eb3
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Prince Eric
Prince Eric is the adventurous prince who captures Ariel's heart. Look for a charming performer with a sensitive nature. Prince Eric has a few small solos, but it is more important to cast a strong actor in this role.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Prince Eric Audition Materials
Flounder
Flounder is Ariel's sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. This spunky fish also has a show-stopping solo in "She's in Love." Flounder can be cast with a girl or a boy with an unchanged voice. This may be a wonderful role for a younger performer who is ready to take the next step into the spotlight.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sebastian
Sebastian is the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show! Look for a strong singer who can also handle Sebastian's emotional range. Sebastian can be played by a boy or girl.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A4
King Triton
King Triton rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singer needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the tenderness of a parent. Cast a mature performer who feels comfortable playing father to Ariel and the Mersisters.
The Mersisters
The Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel's siblings and full of personality and sass. These are great roles to showcase talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
The Mersisters Audition Materials
Ursula
Ursula is the manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Cast a mature performer who can bring out this villain's humor while finding texture in Ursula's complexity. Ursula's songs can be challenging, so look for a singer who will feel comfortable with these solos.
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Flotsam & Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. Flotsam and Jetsam can be played by boys or girls.
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Flotsam Audition Materials
Scuttle
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. He is funny and off-beat. While a good singer will rock "Human Stuff," this song can easily be spoken in rhythm. Look for a performer with good comedic timing who is willing to have fun with Scuttle's eccentricities.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Grimsby
Grimsby is Prince Eric's prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. While Grimsby does have some singing to do, strong acting trumps singing ability for this role.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Grimsby Audition Materials
Chef Louis
Chef Louis is the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and frenetic. This is an excellent featured role for a comedic performer.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Chef Louis Audition Materials
Carlotta
Carlotta is the headmistress in Prince Eric's palace and Ariel's greatest human ally. This non-singing role needs to be warm and maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.
Princesses
The six Princesses try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric. Since none of them possesses the voice Prince Eric is searching for, cast actresses who can create an exaggerated and comedic personality through song. The six Princesses can double as the six Mersisters.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: E4
The Princesses Audition Materials
Pilot
The Pilot is the head sailor on Prince Eric's ship. This nautical expert who entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea presents an opportunity to highlight a developing performer. The Pilot has a few speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Pilot Audition Materials
Seahorse
The Seahorse is the court herald for King Triton. This non-singing part is a good role for a young performer with a clear speaking voice.
Ensemble
This show is full of energy, so each and every role is bright and dynamic. Ensemble roles include:
Chefs, Gulls, Sailors, Sea Chorus, Sea Creatures, Merfolk, and Lagoon Animals. Ensembles include featured roles for strong dancers and singers in large production numbers such as Under the Sea.
Vocal Range: Any
For Ensemble roles: if you don't feel comfortable learning and performing the above song, please prepare a short (under 1 minute) a cappella song such as Happy Birthday.