Character Insights: Little Mermaid

 

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These character insights are designed to help you prepare for auditions with confidence. Each character card includes a brief description, vocal range, and age range to help you find the best fit for your voice and strengths. We encourage you to audition for any role you feel is right for you! Casting is open to all, and we welcome performers of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and body types.

ENSEMBLE

  • Age Range: 8 – 108
  • Vocal Range: Varied
  • Character Description: Sailors, Seagulls, Maids, Cooks, Sea Creatures, and more! Making up the world under the sea and in the world above, the Ensemble brings energy and excitement to the stage.
Ariel
  • Age Range: 16-20s
  • Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano
  • Character Description: The little mermaid who longs to be a human. She loves the human world and dreams of a life above the water. Hard headed, naive, emotional, and kind hearted. 
  • There is a moment of staged intimacy (at least one kiss) between Ariel and Prince Eric. Ariel and The Mersisters may be portrayed in bikinis and/or swimwear.
PRINCE ERIC
  • Age Range: 16-20s
  • Vocal Range: Tenor
  • Character Description: The adventurous prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Adventurous and affable, Eric feels drawn to the water and the voice of the woman who rescued him.
  • There is a moment of staged intimacy (at least one kiss) between Ariel and Prince Eric. Prince Eric may be portrayed as shirtless.

KING TRITON

  • Age Range: 30s+
  • Vocal Range: Baritone
  • Character Description: King of the Sea and father to his seven daughters. An imposing presence and commanding nature, Triton will do anything to protect his daughters.
  • King Triton may be portrayed as shirtless.
  • THE MERSISTERS
    • Age Range: 18s+
    • Vocal Range: Varied
    • Character Description: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana are Ariel’s sisters – full of personality. They’re curious, sassy, bubbly, and fun loving.
    • Ariel and The Mersisters may be portrayed in bikinis and/or swimwear.
FLOUNDER
  • Age Range: 8-20s
  • Vocal Range: Tenor
  • Character Description: A fish who is best friends with Ariel. Spunky, cautious, and fiercely loyal, Flounder is fearful of the dangers in the water and the world above.

SEBASTIAN

  • Age Range: 20s+
  • Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone
  • Character Description: A crab who is King Triton’s advisor and a musical virtuoso. Meticulous and anxious, he tries to keep Ariel safe and happy.SCUTTLE
    • Age Range: 13+
    • Vocal Range: Tenor
    • Character Description: A silly seagull who is a self proclaimed expert in human artifacts. Optimistic, confident, and a little ignorant, Scuttle is eccentric and full of joy.
GRIMSBY
  • Age Range: 40s+
  • Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor
  • Character Description: Prince Eric’s guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric to take his royal duties more seriously, especially when it comes to marriage.
CHEF LOUIS
  • Age Range: 20s+
  • Vocal Range: Tenor
  • Character Description: The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades and seafood

URSULA

  • Age Range: 30s+
  • Vocal Range: Alto
  • Character Description: The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. She will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive, she is larger than life.

FLOTSAM & JETSAM

  • Age Range: 16+
  • Vocal Range: Alto/Tenor
  • Character Description: Electric eels who are Ursula’s lackeys. Sinister and sneaky, they are underhanded and devious.