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.