The Little Mermaid, Disney
by Wonder Theatre

Mar. 07 - Mar. 08 (2016)

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 and bargains 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.
 
Director: Jason Mosher
 
Musical Director: Darrin Newhardt

 
Auditions Monday March 7th and Tuesday March 8th at 7 pm
Production/Performance Dates: June 24, 2016 - July 24, 2016
Dance audition will begin promptly at 7pm, singing auditions will follow.
 
Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. If you are auditioning for both show you can prepare two songs, but each song must be no longer than 16 bars.
 
 All roles are open. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all roles. Children are needed for both productions, but that casting will happen at a later date through our children's program.
 

Characters Needed: 


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, Age: 16 to 25, 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, Age: 20 to 30, 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, Age: 40 to 60, 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, Age: 15 to 20, 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, Age: 25 to 40, 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, Age: 35 to 45, 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, Age: 30 to 45, 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, Age: 20 to 40, 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, Age: 20 to 40, 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, Age: 35 to 45, 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, Age: 30 to 50, 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
Location: 1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78201
Our Website: www.woodlawntheatre.org
Contact/More Information: chris@woodlawntheatre.org