The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present The Little Mermaid
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & GLENN SLATER
Book by DOUG WRIGHT
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Director BAILEY DUMLAO
Musical Director LAURYN BOYLE
Choreographer NJELAMA DACAS JOHNSON
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”
AUDITION DATES: Fri, April 10, 6-10 pm
Callbacks Sun, April 12, 4-9 pm
PRODUCTION DATES: July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
Rehearsals: Start on or around May 18 – Mon, Tues, Thur and Sat Evenings
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please prepare 32 bars (60-90 seconds) of a song in the style of the show.
An accompanist will be provided or please bring tracks for your selection.
Callbacks will take place on April 12. Dance auditions will be at the Callbacks.
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR AN AUDITION TIME and with any questions.
We will accept self tape submissions by April 10. However, you must be available for Callbacks.
LOCATION: Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748
ROLES:
ALL ROLES AVAILABLE:
Ariel – 17-25, Vocal Range: (Ab3-Gb5) 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.
Prince Eric – 20-30, Vocal Range: (B2-G4) A human monarch who has no interest in taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature.
Grimsby – 30-60, Vocal Range: (C3-C4) Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Flounder – 17-25, Vocal Range: (A2-G4) A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
Scuttle – 20-40, Vocal Range: (C3-G4) A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
King Triton – 35-35,Vocal Range: (Ab2-F4) 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.
Sebastian – 25-40, Vocal Range: (Bb2-C5) 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.
Flotsam – 20-40, Vocal Range: (E3-C5) An Eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Jetsam – 20-40, Vocal Range: (B2-A4) An Eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Ursula – 25-45. Vocal Range: (Eb3-C5) 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.
Chef Louis – 20-50, Vocal Range: (Bb2-A4) The French Palace Chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Ensemble – 15+ Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
THE LITTLE MERMAID Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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