Disney's The Little Mermaid Open Call Auditions!
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OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Alabama’s CharACTers Theatrics, founded by Cody Carlton, is the winner of numerous international, national, and state theatre awards for its large-scale productions. In recent years, the troupe has staged musicals such as Les Miserables, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, and Beauty and the Beast. CharACTers Theatrics is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit and is an equal opportunity provider.
AUDITION INFO:
Gadsden Audition: FOR ALL ROLES OTHER THAN ARIEL AND URSULA (These roles are being cast at seperate auditions January 24-26. More information here.)
Open Call:
January 31, 2019 - 6:00 pm
February 1, 2019 - 6:00 pm
February 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm
**Sign Up To Audition: Please fill out and submit our online audition form and select an appointment day and time frame for your audition. You will be asked to upload a headshot (a JPEG file) and a theatrical résumé (a PDF file) if you have one. If you don’t have either of these files you can still submit the form.**
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Alabama’s CharACTers Theatrics, founded by Cody Carlton, is the winner of numerous international, national, and state theatre awards for its large-scale productions. In recent years, the troupe has staged musicals such as Les Miserables, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, and Beauty and the Beast. CharACTers Theatrics is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit and is an equal opportunity provider.
AUDITION INFO:
Gadsden Audition: FOR ALL ROLES OTHER THAN ARIEL AND URSULA (These roles are being cast at seperate auditions January 24-26. More information here.)
Open Call:
January 31, 2019 - 6:00 pm
February 1, 2019 - 6:00 pm
February 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm
**Sign Up To Audition: Please fill out and submit our online audition form and select an appointment day and time frame for your audition. You will be asked to upload a headshot (a JPEG file) and a theatrical résumé (a PDF file) if you have one. If you don’t have either of these files you can still submit the form.**
At this time, we will not be accepting self-tapes.
Location:
Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Those wishing to audition need to prepare to sing a song (32 bars - 1:15–1:30 minutes) that is a similar style to the show. Auditionees may have a CD (instrumental only) to sing along with. Singing a song a capella is also allowed but discouraged. Auditionees may also provide their own accompanist. Auditionees are encouraged to choose a song that truly shows off their vocal capabilities. It is also highly encouraged that auditionees are prepared to act out their song as they are singing it.
Director Cody Carlton is looking for an ethnically diverse and energetic triple threat cast who can sing, dance, and act.
You may also bring a hardcopy of your headshot and resume although it is not required.
**Everyone should complete the online audition form and select an appointment time and date.**
Location:
Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Those wishing to audition need to prepare to sing a song (32 bars - 1:15–1:30 minutes) that is a similar style to the show. Auditionees may have a CD (instrumental only) to sing along with. Singing a song a capella is also allowed but discouraged. Auditionees may also provide their own accompanist. Auditionees are encouraged to choose a song that truly shows off their vocal capabilities. It is also highly encouraged that auditionees are prepared to act out their song as they are singing it.
Director Cody Carlton is looking for an ethnically diverse and energetic triple threat cast who can sing, dance, and act.
You may also bring a hardcopy of your headshot and resume although it is not required.
**Everyone should complete the online audition form and select an appointment time and date.**
DISNEY’S The Little Mermaid
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V/T: CharACTers Theatrics & Gadsden State
Compensation: All roles being filled by this audition are volunteer positions. Applicants seeking compensation may say so in the questions section of the audition form. Limited grant money is available on a role-to-role/show-to-show basis for compensating cast members. *Specific requirements must be met* |
Founder & Artistic Director: Cody Carlton
Director: Cody Carlton Choreographer: Music Director: Music: Alen Menken Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book: Doug Wright |
Performances: April 5 - 14, 2019
Open Call: January 31, 2019 - 6:00 pm February 1, 2019 - 6:00 pm February 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm |
SEEKING: The Little Mermaid is a show performed by teenagers and adults for audience members of all ages. All auditionees must be 13+ by the first performance date. Most major roles in the production will be cast by performers 16+. CharACTers is looking for an ethnically diverse cast.
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: 18 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: 13 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: 18 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 or Female, Age: 20 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 or Female, Age: 18 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 or Female, Age: 18 to 40, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Chef Louis - The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Gender: Male, Age: 20 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. Gender: Both, Ages 13+
Synopsis: 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, bargaining 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.
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: 18 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: 13 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: 18 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 or Female, Age: 20 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 or Female, Age: 18 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 or Female, Age: 18 to 40, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Chef Louis - The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Gender: Male, Age: 20 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. Gender: Both, Ages 13+
Synopsis: 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, bargaining 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.
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