AUDITIONS for....
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID

Where: Beck Center for the Arts  17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood OH

When: Open Calls {By Appointment} will take place on....

            Sunday, September 25th between 6PM and 8:30PM
                                                                and
            Monday, September 26th between 6PM and 8:30PM

       ~~~Schedule your appointment by calling Beck Center at 
             216-521-2540 x10

Preparation: Prepare a 60 to 90 second selection from the Musical Theatre genre.                              Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.                                    Dance calls will occur during callbacks.

Performances: "The Little Mermaid" opens Dec. 2nd and closes Dec. 31st. Most
                         shows are Friday/Saturday/Sunday, with a few exceptions.

Rehearsals: Will Begin circa October 22nd.

Roles:  ALL roles are open with the exception of Ariel (Who will be played by
            NYC based actress Kathleen Rooney (Beck Center's "Xanadu" and "Evil
            Dead The Musical") See character list below for more specifics.

Equity/Non-Equity/Compensation: There is one additional AEA contract for this
           Production. ALL roles featuring performers 18 and older are compensated
           for their participation.

Staff: Scott Spence (Director), Larry Goodpaster (Musical Director), Martin
          Cespedes (Choreographer), Libby White (Production Stage Manager)

Roles:  {We will see actors 14 years of age and older only for this production}

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: 30 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 Or Female  Age: 14 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 50  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 And Jetsam
Eels--- And Ursula's Lackeys. Oily And Spineless, They Will Say Anything You Want Or Need To Hear.
Gender: Males   Age: 20 To 40
Vocal Range Top: C5 (Flotsam)  Vocal Range Top: A4 (Jetsam)
Vocal Range Bottom: E3 (Flotsam)  Vocal Range Bottom: (Jetsam)
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 50  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
Final Word--- Beck Center Holiday Audiences Are Amazing To Play For! Come Be A Part Of A Great Synergy Between Audience And Performer. You'll Remember Why You Truly Do This In The First Place. Be Part Of That "First Theatre" Impression You Make On "Kids" 4 To 94.