Audition Requirements

Prepare 32 bars or up to 1 minute of material in the style of the show by October 26.

Callback Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W Campbell St Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Contact Person Email: casting@metropolisarts.com

Characters:

Casting Note: While the characters in the show are written with specific pronouns or gender identities in mind, we are open and welcome actors of all genders to submit for the role(s) that you feel most called to.We highly encourage actors of color and queer and trans actors to submit.

ARIEL, a mermaid, King Triton’s youngest daughter She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. ADULT ACTOR to play Age: 16-18, Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3

PRINCE ERIC, a human monarch who has no interest in taking the crown. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more. Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

GRIMSBY, guardian of Prince Eric Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Age: 40 to 60, Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: C3

FLOUNDER, a fish, Ariel’s best friend. Rambunctious but cautious. We will consider both ADULT and YOUTH PERFORMER for this role, Age: 15 to 20, Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

SCUTTLE, a seagull, expert in human artifacts Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. 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. Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

SEBASTIAN, a crab, 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. Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

MERSISTERS (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana), daughters of King Triton. We will consider both ADULT and YOUTH PERFORMERS for these roles.

FLOTSAM & JETSAM, Ursula’s eel lackeys Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear. Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3

URSULA, the Sea Witch, sister of King Triton Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

CHEF LOUIS, the Palace chef, a culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades. Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

YOUTH ENSEMBLE: grades 4-12 to play ensemble parts.

ADULT ENSEMBLE: to play various ensemble parts such as sailors, maids, chefs princesses, sea and pond creatures.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals: Starting January 4, 2027. Review the tentative rehearsal schedule here.

Tech Rehearsals: Please note that specific call times are subject to change.

January 22nd, 6p – 11p

January 23rd, 12p – 9p

January 24th, 12p – 9p

Final Dress January 26th

First Preview: January 27th, 7:30pm

Press Opening: January 29th, 7:30pm

Closing: February 14th, 2:00pm