Rehearsed from February to April
Performances: Thu 17 and Fri 18 April (East Holidays)
School Years 7 – 21 Years Old
Open to anyone in School Years 7-13 as of 1 September 2024. No experience or previous membership of Trinity Youth Theatre necessary.
Post-Year 13 to age 21 only open to existing members of Trinity Youth Theatre
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 and bargains 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 colourful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
How Do I Get Involved?
Fill out the Audition Sign-Up form (this has all the potential audition and rehearsal dates in it)
To audition, we would like you to perform a 90 second excerpt of a song of your choosing. We will then teach you a dance at the audition, as well as perform short scenes.
We will then send out a cast list, and the first payment will be due before the first rehearsal to confirm your part.
Then, attend all rehearsals you are called for – it’s a team activity, and missing rehearsals makes it harder for everyone else (and could jeopardise your role in the show).
Take part in the performances on Thu 17 and Fri 18 April.
Unlike our other Summer shows, the show is cast solely by audition and not everyone is guaranteed a space. You will need to join us for the auditions or send a video, and we will cast it shortly after.
There are more rehearsals listed than we will do, but this is a good starting point for us to work from once we know everyone’s availability. Responses can be edited (you will be sent a link) up until the audition date.
The fewer rehearsals you can do, the less likely you are to get a part. You must be available for the last week of April rehearsals (and the performance dates, of course).
Fees
It costs £288 to take part in the cast (payable in whole or in instalments), which includes a show hoodie, digital show photos and rehearsals and training led by a team of talented professional artists.
Those who take part also get a discounted space in one of our weekly Musical Theatre groups (50% off).
The first instalment is required before the first rehearsal, and everything should be paid in full by the end of the first week in January.
No one should be unable to take part because of financial constraints. Bursaries from The Elliott Foundation are available for those on low incomes.
Lead Roles
The ages are those of the characters and actors are not required to be those ages. While we cannot change the gender of characters, we are open to casting different genders than those listed.
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 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: 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
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
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
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
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
REMEMBER: To sign up, you need to fill out the Audition Sign-Up Form. Do not use Book Now
Dates & Times
- Date: Sun 26 Jan 2025Time: 10.30amBook Now
- Date: Thu 30 Jan 2025Time: 4.30pmBook Now
