Producer/Production Supervisor : Larry Reitzer

Directed by: Jason Aiwohi-Tomlin

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Associate Director: Sarah Polloi

Choreographer: Zoi Nakamura

Musical Director: Grayson Mento
Vocal Coach: Josh Payne
Rehearsal Accompanist: Damien Stack

Stage Manager: Tiare Fa'agata​

From the Team that brought to Hilo:
THE LION KING JR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN, JR,  CHICAGO, AVE Q, THE PROM, GREASE, CABARET, HILODAYS,
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, HEATHERS, BILOXI BLUES and many
others:… HEART is proud to announce our next project/production…

Please prepare (for the preliminary audition) one minute of your favorite song and bring a link to the karaoke track cued up to where you will be starting. Also, please be prepared to tell the production team a joke.

All performers auditioning will be taught a simple dance routine and asked to do it in a group.

Please do not stress too much about the audition process. It sounds way more overwhelming than it actually is. Just come in, sing a few lines, tell a joke, do a few dance steps and have fun. If a performer prefers to only dance and not sing or only sing and not dance… that is okay too. Our hope is to include as many performers (of all levels as possible.) If a young person wants to sing, act or dance… encourage them to attend… no experience or training needed. Just a love of theatre and a desire to perform.
 

FOR CALLBACKS:

You will be asked to sing something from the show and read from the script. You will have five days to work on the material. Audition tracks of songs and pages will be posted with the callback list.

PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE DATES:
First Day of Rehearsal: On/About January 22nd.
Opening Night: Friday, March 21st

Closing Night of a of 2 week run: Sunday, March 30th
Closing Night if extended by one week: Sunday April 6th
 

All performers must be available for all performances

All performers must be 18 and under to audition for lead roles however we might use some older singers and dancers to supplement our vocals and choreography as well as understudy some of the lead roles.

Please note: URSULA and KING TRITON might be cast with older actors pending the turnout at auditions.

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If your kids sing, act, dance or have ever wanted to sing, act or dance… we encourage them to audition no matter their theatre education/experience level…

Like HEART’S previous shows… ALADDIN, JR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LION
KING, JR and GREASE, JR.… this show promises to be an incredibly fun, educational

and enriching experience for everyone involved.

THE LITTLE MERMAID CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

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ARIEL
Ariel is a strong-willed teenaged mermaid who longs to be human. She possesses a keen curiosity for the world both under and above the sea – much to the chagrin of her father, King Triton. Bighearted, she’s more accepting of and delighted by others’ differences than most of her fellow merfolk, but she also has a rebellious streak that can get her into trouble. A mezzo soprano.  MUST be able to act with her face and body for all of Act 2 since she loses her voice.  

PRINCE ERIC
Prince Eric is the adventurous human monarch who captures Ariel’s heart. Charming and sensitive in nature, he has a warm voice and demeanor that evoke his flair for romance. There is also a stubborn side to the Prince, who is determined to do whatever it takes to get what he wants – including the girl with the mysterious voice.

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FLOUNDER (male or female, but played as a male)
Flounder is Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who rarely leaves her side. A spunky fish with a sweet sense of humor, he can be awkward and anxious around his unrequited crush. Tenor.

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SCUTTLE (male or female)
Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel’s expert on all things human. Garrulous and off-beat, Scuttle’s eccentricities are more endearing than aggravating. Even as they make up ridiculous names and functions for common human objects, their intentions are friendly and his enthusiasm is infectious. Comic relief. Tenor.  

URSULA 
(18 and under though may cast older pending turnout)
Ursula is the tentacled and manipulative Sea Witch who is sister to King Triton. Cunning and calculating, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants – and what she wants is Triton’s throne. To gain the upper-hand, she utilizes her slick sense of humor, a flash of glamour, and larger-thanlife confidence.  Heavy makeup and costume. Ursula can be
played by a low alto, but a contralto is ideal.

SEBASTIAN (male or female)  
Sebastian is the choirmaster of King Triton’s court who has a flair for the dramatic. A meticulous and uptight crab, Sebastian is ever-anxious, whether he’s conducting a concert premiere or protecting Ariel from Ursula. When he’s performing – which is almost always – he’s undeniably charismatic. His movement should be more fidgety than fluid, and he should be able to perform a broad send-up of a Caribbean accent (rather than an authentic Jamaican one). Half the battle is swapping out all “TH” sounds with “D”.  Tenor.  

CHEF LOUIS (male or female)  
Chef Louis is the melodramatic head chef in the palace. Wild and frenetic, they become physically and vocally flustered by Sebastian, who always manages to escape their grasp. They should be highly comedic with exaggerated movement and and over-the- top French accent (replace all “TH” sounds with “Z” sounds).

  
KING TRITON (male)
(18 and under though may cast older pending turnout)
King Triton, King of the Sea and a harried single father to seven girls, struggles to balance his political and paternal powers. A widower, Triton is as fond of his daughters as he is frustrated with their teenage angst. Even when unsure of his parenting technique, he is a tender patriarch who becomes a royal force to be reckoned with when Ariel’s safety and happiness is threatened by his sister, the Sea Witch Ursula.

Baritone.  

GRIMSBY
Grimsby is Prince Eric’s prim and proper valet. Rigid in bearing and personality, he/she is constantly trying to guide Prince Eric toward the throne and a suitable bride fit for a royal marriage. Under his/her stern demeanor, Grimsby truly is fond of Eric, whom he/she worries about and attends to as though their own son. Though he/she has a few
small solos, Grimsby needn’t be a strong singer – you should feel free to speak/sing this part.  

MER-SISTERS (female)  
Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, and Allana are the daughters of King Triton and sisters to Ariel. Full of personality and sass, each should be distinct in character.
Sopranos.  

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FLOTSAM & JETSAM (male or female)  
Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula’s sinister lackeys. With devious charm, these electric eels convince Ariel to visit the Sea Witch. Tricky and menacing, they are always lurking about, ready to take advantage of sea inhabitants at their most vulnerable moments.
Altos or tenors.  

WINDWARD & LEEWARD
Windward and Leeward, trumpet fish, are heralds in King Triton’s court. Smaller actors.
Must be able to project well.

PILOT

The Pilot, the uniformed helmsman of Prince Eric’s ship, is a nautical expert who entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea. A little too superstitious for Grimsby’s taste, the Pilot nevertheless maintains strict control of their ship and crew even as they sings with a jolly cadence.

ENSEMBLE ROLES 

SAILORS - The Sailors are the competent crew of Prince Eric’s ship. Hardy and eager for adventure, they are vigorous, efficient, and attentive to the Pilot’s orders, always prepared for rough seas and stormy weather.  

SEA CREATURES - Sea Creatures of various shapes, sizes, and species comprise the underwater ensemble of King Triton’s court. “Under the Sea” presents opportunities to showcase both talented singers and dancers.  

MAIDS - The Maids are four palace servants who report to Grimsby. They haughtily assist Ariel in preparation for dinner with Prince Eric and are a bit jealous of this pretty stranger in their midst.

  
CHEFS - The Chefs comprise the sous staff of the eccentric Chef Louis. Their equally overblown movement adds to the comedic chaos of dinner as they chase Louis and Sebastian around the dining room.  

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PRINCESSES - The Princesses try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric. As none possesses the voice he is searching for, each should have an exaggerated and comedic personality that is revealed through song.  

GULLS - The Gulls comprise Scuttle’s zany back-up flock in Poositivity and Human Stuff.  These feathered friends of Scuttle’s are equally as off-beat, though they present an opportunity to showcase the talented – and very on-beat – dancers in the cast.
Possible tapping.

Thank you for your interest in Hilo Education Art Repertory Theatre’s

Spring 2025 production of THE LITTLE MERMAID. See you at auditions!