Auditions for performers aged 12 - 18 will be held at SPAC, 2 East Main Street in Smithtown. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from a similar musical, and bring sheet music, a recent headshot and resume. 

Please sign up for an audition time slot using the form at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjDAOTSgOFkt8jR7qTRKMNIVahx11YImqNJxJiuGfcMop0Aw/viewform?usp=header

You may be asked to participate in a dance audition at 2 PM after the vocal auditions have concluded.

Callbacks (if necessary) will be held Sunday, May 18 at 10 AM. You will be notified by email if you are needed for a callback. Please do not call the theatre, the phone is not monitored.

Rehearsal and performance dates are listed below. We ask that you please list all potential rehearsal conflicts on your audition form.

All gender identities and expressions, racial & ethnic backgrounds, and physical and cognitive abilities are encouraged to audition. Each cast member will also pledge to uphold our anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies before beginning rehearsals. We are dedicated to an open and inclusive creative environment that fosters artistic and personal growth.

There is no fee to audition. A production fee of $200 is required to be paid at the first rehearsal to participate in Little Mermaid Jr.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition or all available time slots are taken, a video audition may be submitted. Please contact mdobias@smithtownpac.org for more information.

Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held at SPAC beginning May 27, and will be from 8 - 10 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays and 7:30 - 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the potential to add Fridays and weekends if necessary. Beginning June 9 rehearsal start times may be as early as 7 PM. Please be accurate with your conflicts on your audition sheet. No conflicts will be accepted for tech week, Monday July 7 - Friday July 11.

Performances
Sat July 12, 2 PM
Sun July 13, 2 PM
Sat July 19, 2 PM
Sun July 20, 2 PM
Sat July 26, 2 PM
Sun July 27, 2 PM
Sat Aug 9, 2 PM
Sun Aug 10, 2 PM
Sat Aug 16, 2 PM
Sun Aug 17, 2 PM

This production will be directed/choreographed/musically directed by Vincent Donnadio and Haley Licata.

Synopsis
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

Character Descriptions/Vocal Ranges

Ariel
Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Prince Eric
Prince Eric is the adventurous prince who captures Ariel's heart.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Sebastian
Sebastian is the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show!
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Flounder
Flounder is Ariel's sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: G3

King Triton
Rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with.
Gender: Male

Mersisters
The Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel's siblings and full of personality and sass.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Ursula
Ursula is the manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Flotsam
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Scuttle
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. Funny and off-beat.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Grimsby
Grimsby is Prince Eric's prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E4

Chef Louis
Chef Louis is the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and frenetic.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Ensemble
Tentacles, Gulls, Chefs, Sailors, Sea Creatures, Merfolk, Lagoon Animals