Auditions for The Little Mermaid
Go Under The Sea this Summer!
Synopsis
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."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Open to all students and adults ages 4+. To sign up, click the link above and complete the form.
Audition Dates:
April 13th at 10am OR April 14th at 2pm.
*You only need to attend ONE audition date*
Callback Date:
If necessary, April 15th starting at 6pm.
Show Participation Fee: $35 for Non-ELITE Members and $15 for ELITE team members. NEW for 2024! Each participation fee includes a cast T-shirt! *Fees are due by the Parent/Cast Meeting on April 18th. *We never want to turn away a child from participating in a production because of financial hardship. If you feel you need financial assistance, please email Santana at bamareptheatre@gmail.com or talk with us at auditions.
Click HERE to pay your participation fee.
Click HERE to join the Facebook cast/crew group.
Auditions and Rehearsals take place at our studio - 329 5th Ave NW Attalla, AL 35954.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Parent/Cast Meeting - April 18th 6pm
TECH WEEK - June 17-20
REHEARSALS
Weekly rehearsals, Mondays (5-8pm), Tuesdays (5-8pm), Thursdays (5-8pm) and some Saturday mornings.
**Not all cast members are called to rehearsal every week. Many younger cast members will only rehearse once a week for about an hour**
SHOWS/PERFORMANCES:
June 21st - 10:30am and 7pm
June 22nd - 10:30am and 7pm
June 23rd - 2:30pm
How to audition:
Ages 4-10:
Pick a song that you are comfortable singing in-front of people (No longer than 1 minute. If you are singing with music, please have it ready on your own device.)
We understand that auditions can be scary. If you are uncomfortable singing in front of others but you still want to be in the show, we will have you sing with a group to make the audition experience more comfortable.
Be sure to complete the form below before coming to the audition.
Children will be asked to do a few fun and engaging acting exercises as well.
Ages 11 and up:
Pick a song that shows off your best vocal abilities. We want to see you shine!
Songs should be no longer than 1 minute. If you are singing with music, please have it ready on your own device.
Be sure to complete the registration form before coming to the audition.
Be prepared to do a cold read (read from the script).
Some students may be asked participate in a dance audition as well.
Parents! Is your child new to theatre? Read over this!
During the course of this process, student cast members will audition, rehearse and perform the full-length musical, learn the process from audition to performance, and develop rehearsal techniques and professional etiquette.
Rehearsals range between 1.5 - 3 hrs long and will include instruction in singing, dancing, and acting.
How will this program help my child?
Your child will learn to develop their speech, how to use eye contact, body language and the joy of storytelling using their body and their voice. Confidence and communication will grow as they work within an ensemble to create a magical world of their own, a place where dreams really do come true!
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Ariel
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 kind hearted.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Prince Eric
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Grimsby
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Flounder
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
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
Gender: Male or Female
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
King Triton
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
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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.
Gender: Male or Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: Male or Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: Male or Female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Chef Louis
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