Simmons Theatre Department
Auditions for Little Mermaid Jr. are for ALL Simmons students grades 6-8.
Auditions for the play will be held after school, in the Choir Room, on August 12-13 with Callback auditions on Wednesday, August 14).
LOOK FOR AUDITION SIGN UP ON THE THEATRE BOARD IN THE MAIN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE LOWER GYM onthe FIRST day of school.
Male Roles
PRINCE ERIC
Prince Eric is an adventurous prince who captures Ariel's heart. This actor should be a charming performer with a sensitive nature. Prince Eric has a few small solos, but must be a strong actor.
Vocal range bottom: B3
Vocal range top: D5
KING TRITON
King Triton rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singer needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the tenderness of a parent. This actor must be a mature performer who feels comfortable playing father to Ariel and the Mersisters.
This is a non-solo role
GRIMSBY
Grimsby is Prince Eric's prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. While Grimsby does have some singing to do, strong acting trumps singing ability for this role.
Vocal range bottom: E4
Vocal range top: C5
SCUTTLE
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. This character is funny and off-beat. I am looking for a performer with good comedic timing who is willing to have fun with Scuttle's eccentricities.
Vocal Range bottom: B3
Vocal range top: E5
CHEF LOUIS
Chef Louis is the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and frenetic. This is an excellent featured role for a comedic performer.
Vocal Range bottom: A3
Vocal range top: C5
Additional Roles
SEAHORSE
PILOT
Female Roles
ARIEL
Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human. Yhis should be a strong singer and dynamic performer. Ariel has some beautiful solos but must be able to convey meaning through gesture once she loses her voice.
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Vocal range top: Eb5
URSULA
Ursula is the manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. This actress should be a mature performer who can bring out this villain's humor while finding texture in Ursula's complexity. Ursula's songs can be challenging, so this actress must be a singer who will feel comfortable with these solos.
Vocal Range bottom: F3
Vocal range top: C#5
MERSISTERS (there are 6)
The Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel's siblings and full of personality and sass. These are great roles to showcase talented singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters.
Vocal range bottom: G3
Vocal range top: G5
CARLOTTA
Carlotta is the headmistress in Prince Eric's palace and Ariel's greatest human ally. This non-singing role needs to be warm and maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.
This is a non-solo role
Non-Specific Roles
SEBASTIAN
Sebastian is the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show! This actor or actress should be a strong singer who can also handle Sebastian's emotional range.
Vocal range bottom: A3
Vocal range top: D5
FLOUNDER
Flounder is Ariel's sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. This spunky fish also has a show-stopping solo in "She's in Love." Flounder will be cast as a girl or a boy with an unchanged voice.
Vocal Range bottom: G3
Vocal range top: Db5
FLOTSAM and JETSAM
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky, so these should be performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage.
Vocal Range bottom: C4
Vocal range top: C#5