Disney's The Little Mermaid August 23, 24, 25 (Mon, Tue, Wed), 7 – 10pm Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland OH 44102 Directed by TRINIDAD SNIDER Music Directed by JORDAN COOPER Choreographed by KENYA WOODS Stage Managed by WHITNEY MILLER 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 & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Orchestrations by DANNY TROOB Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by MICHAEL KOSARIN Dance Arrangements by DAVID CHASE Seeking performers ages 7 and older of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, and physical abilities to perform in Near West Theatre’s next Holiday musical spectacular: Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Actors must be available for evening and weekend rehearsals, and must have an enthusiasm for flexibility as we navigate an ever-changing COVID environment. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity that pays dividends in loving community and fun. Individuals with sign language experience are encouraged to audition. A note from the director: The rehearsal process for this show will consist of a hybrid experience including virtual rehearsals and masked in-person rehearsals. This production will include youth 7 – 11 years old who cannot be vaccinated due to their age. Considering our commitment to creating a safe community by following CDC recommendations, we are requiring that all actors over the age of 12 be vaccinated. There are no exceptions to this rule, and once cast, Near West Theatre will require proof of vaccination. REHEARSALS Beginning September 12, Sunday – Wednesday (Sundays TBD, weekdays 7 – 10pm). Children ages 7 – 12 will be released earlier in the beginning part of the process. PERFORMANCES Run: November 19 – December 5 Performances: November 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, December 2, 3, 4, 5 **Sign Language Interpreted Performance Dec 9** AUDITIONS Due to CDC recommendations and for the safety of our production team and participants, registration is required for ALL auditioners. We are also limiting audition registration capacity to 40 people per night, and these spaces will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Auditioners who do not register in advance may be asked to come on another night. Everyone must be masked during auditions AND throughout the rehearsal process. Eating before/during auditions/rehearsals will not be allowed in the theatre space. Read more on the NWT audition process here<https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/get-involved/audition>. CALLBACKS & CASTING Callbacks will be Sunday, August 29 (11am – 5pm) for select performers. All auditioners will be notified by email of their casting status by September 3. The email will come from stagemanager@nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:stagemanager@nearwesttheatre.org>. Register to audition here<https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/get-involved/audition>. Bailey Pfohl (she/her) Marketing Director Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/> Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.