This audition is open to anyone ages 7 and older. It is a possibility that not every auditionee will be cast in the show.

Auditions, callbacks, meetings, and rehearsals will be held at The Stage Oconee Studio -
560 Jerry Smith Drive, Watkinsville, GA.

Performances will be held at the Oconee Civic Center -
2661 Hog Mountain Road.

If you are unable to audition during the times listed, contact the director Heather Arnold at heather@thestageoconee.com for an alternate solution or for any questions regarding auditions.

Auditions will be separated into three portions: solo singing, group dancing, and group reading.

Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, April 19. More information will be provided after auditions.

PLEASE PREPARE a 1 minute cut of a musical theatre song.

You may sing a cappella or with a karaoke track. If you use a track, please have it prepared on your phone when you come in to sing and we will play it over the sound system for you.

Please dress to impress, but wear clothes that you can dance in. (You will have time to change clothes between the two sections of your audition if needed).

Audition Information

Conflict Calendar

Please click on the link below to print the conflict calendar. We will also have paper copies at auditions if you prefer to wait to fill it out. Failure to submit a conflict calendar during the auditions may preclude you from being considered for casting.

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Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals will be held weeknights and some Saturdays.

Rehearsals are closed, which means non-cast/crew will not be permitted in the theater during rehearsals. We encourage parents to volunteer within our many areas of need.

Promptness to rehearsals is REQUIRED.

Non-emergency or previously unapproved conflicts may result in being pulled from a scene. If three non-emergency/sick conflicts are added, you may have to be pulled from the show.

Performance Expectations

Performances will be held July 31-Aug 2 AND Aug 7-9 at the Oconee County Civic Center.

The Saturday, August 8 performance at 2pm will be a Sensory and Family Friendly show. This means that house lights will remain turned on dimly, sounds will be turned down, and audience noise and movement will be allowed.

All cast members are expected to perform in BOTH weekends of performances.

TECH WEEKS are mandatory for all performers.

All participants in shows at The Stage Oconee MUST register in our Jackrabbit registration system AFTER being cast in the show. All of our payment and theatre policies can be found in your Jackrabbit Portal. More information will be included with the cast list.

If you are cast in this production, a Costume and Technical Fee of $100 is due after casting through our registration system. The fee helps to cover the cost of the production in areas such as show rights, costumes, set construction, the usage of microphones and lighting, and the rental of the Oconee Civic Center. If you are unable to pay it or need monthly installments, please contact Wendy Oesterle at wendy@thestageoconee.com.

Each cast member is asked to have a family or friend volunteer during our performances weekends in one of many roles (concessions, merchandise, usher, box office). Volunteers for these roles do receive one complimentary ticket to see the performance for which they are volunteering.

Mandatory Strike will occur immediately following the final performance on August 9.

Character Breakdown

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.
Gender: female
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Prince Eric

A human monarch who has no interest in 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: 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 (can be performed by any)
Age: 15 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 (can be performed by any)
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 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
Age: 30 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 (can be performed by any)
Age: 20 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 (can be performed by any)
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2

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 45
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