Step Two:
Register for an audition slot AT OUR WEST CHESTER LOCATION (19 Hagerty Blvd, 19382) here.
About This Production
When we first produced The Little Mermaid at SALT in 2016, we did it very inside-of-the-box, exactly as you'd expect. And it was super fun. Now that we are doing the show for a second time, 9 years later, the production has been reimagined. While the story, characters, and songs we all know and love will be the same, the packaging will be a totally wild and immersive party complete with real water. And that's all we'll say for now. ;) We are REALLY excited for this one.​
Audition Dates
​​​Initial auditions will take place AT OUR WEST CHESTER LOCATION (19 Hagerty Blvd, 19382) in person via time slots (register above) on the evenings of Jan 5 & 6, 2025. If you absolutely cannot make an in-person time slot on either evening (which is much preferred), video submissions will be accepted, emailed to LMcComas@saltpa.com by Jan 4. Please put "Little Mermaid Audition" in the subject of the email. Callbacks will take place if necessary and by invitation-only on Jan 12, Noon-5PM.
Performance Dates
The Little Mermaid performances will take place on the weekends of April 4-27, 2025. All performances will take place at SALT's West Chester location (19 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382).
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will typically take place on Sunday afternoons and Monday/Wednesday evenings. A full production schedule can be found here. Please indicate all conflicts with this schedule on your audition form.
Please note that any conflicts with tech rehearsals or performances will not be accepted.
Audition Format
For the audition, please be prepared to sing up to 32 measures of any TWO songs either from the show or in the style of the show. Your music should have cuts clearly marked and in a binder for our accompanist.
Compensation
This is a community theatre production performed on a volunteer basis.
Roles
All roles are open and SALT encourages all performers to submit for any role regardless of type, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodiversity, and similarity to the source material or original Broadway cast.
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We are seeking to cast:
Ariel
A mermaid and 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. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.
Stage Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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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.
Stage Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Grimsby
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Stage Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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Flounder
A fish and smitten with Ariel, their best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Would love our Flounder to be acrobatic!
Stage Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
Stage Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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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.
Stage Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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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.
Stage Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear.
Stage Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
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Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear.
Stage Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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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.
Stage Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
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Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Stage Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
Age: 16+