Beck Center is seeking actor/singer/dancers for our upcoming holiday production of "The Little Mermaid".
This is Year # 2 for this production, and while the majority of the cast returns from the 2016 production there are still roles open for this coming year! (listed below)
Performance dates are Dec. 1st through 31st with a somewhat varied schedule. The majority of the shows are Friday Nights, Saturday afternoons and Sunday afternoons., with additional performances the evening of Sat. Dec. 9th, and three Thursdays as well (Dec. 14/27/28). There are NO performances Dec. 24th or 25th.
Auditions will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 26th and Wednesday, Sept. 27th by appointment. Slots will be available each of the two days beginning at 6PM. Call 216-521-2540 x10 to make your appointment.
Please prepare one 90 second or so vocal selection that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided, or you may bring your own. Dance calls will occur during the Callback session.
If you are unavailable for either of these dates/times, please write
scottdavidspence@gmail.com, and every attempt to find an alternative time will be made.
Callbacks will likely occur either Saturday, Sept. 30th or Sunday, October 1st.
Because a significant portion of the cast returns for this year, the rehearsal process will be truncated. At the earliest we would begin Oct. 28th...and possibly not until early Nov. There will be no rehearsal Thursday Nov. 23rd (T'Giving) or Friday Nov. 24th. Saturday Nov. 25th is still a TBD at this point.
All available roles are for non Equity performers only. Stipends are paid to all performers 18 years of age and older.
Roles Available:
Grigsby {Male. Age Range 35 to 55. Prince Eric's caretaker and guardian. A somewhat stuffy
curmudgeon with a great heart. Primarily an acing role with a few straight-forward
vocals--- nothing taxing. No dance.}
Flotsam {Male or Female. Age Range 20 to 30. Partnering with fellow evil eel Jetsam, he/she serves the diabolical Ursula. Strong singer and mover!! If Male--- High tenor. If Female--- strong alto}
Mersisters {Female. Age Range 16 to 30. Ariel's sisters---each with their own quirks and
identities. Character actresses who sing and move well. Several Mersisters
are available}
Male Ensemble (Men who sing and move well. Age range 20 to 40}
No additional children's roles are needed for this season's production.