🐚 The Little Mermaid Jr. 🐚

🗓️ March 25th & 26th

🕠 5:30–8:30 PM 

(By time slots) 

📍 PYTMI Studio – 328 Harriet St., Ypsilanti

Students in grades K–12 are invited to audition for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.!

🧜‍♀️ All actors who audition will be considered for casting based on the number of auditions received.

🎤 What to Prepare

Prepare 30–60 seconds of a MUSICAL THEATRE song that shows off your voice, character type and storytelling ability. 

Please bring a backing track or YouTube link. You can play your music on your device...or we can play it for you!! It's more important for you to hear the music and for us to hear YOU so however that is easiest for you.  

You will also be asked to bring or upload a headshot and résumé (if you have one) to your audition form on the day of auditions. A current photo is perfectly fine! Include any previous performance experience if applicable.

If you have any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule, please bring those dates with you to auditions. Conflicts will influence our casting only of it is consistent and excessive. We need to work with everyone (especially the leads) as often as possible! Tech week and performance conflicts will not be accepted. 

🎭What to Expect

✨ This production will feature TWO casts! We are excited to offer a K–5 cast and a 6–12 cast so performers can rehearse and shine alongside peers in their age group.

Each performer must sign up for a time slot between 5:30–8:30 PM on either March 25 or 26.

Auditions will be held in pairs (2 people per time slot).

Actors will:

• Perform their prepared song

• Read sides from the script with their time slot partner

Audition sides can be prepared ahead of time HERE!

Sides will be read based on characters actors are auditioning for. 

**Callbacks may take place Friday March 27th 6-8pm if needed! Actors who are called back will be informed of what to prepare. Not getting a callback does NOT mean you are not cast. We may need to see more from certain actors and callbacks will be that time for us to make final decisions. 

⏰ Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals will be held at the PYTMI Studio (328 Harriet St., Ypsilanti):

Tuesdays & Thursday: 6:00–8:00 PM

Sundays: 5:00–8:00 PM

Actors should be available for ALL rehearsal days and times to fully participate! 

Rehearsal schedules will be based on who is needed when and actors will be called to rehearsal when their scenes/songs are rehearsed. We expect everyone to attend all rehearsals they are needed for. Starting in May all actors will be called to every rehearsal and attendance is essential! 

🌟 Performances

🎭 May 22-24

& 

May 29-31

Actors will be cast in one cast and perform (4 shows) in one weekend. You will be able to tell us which weekend(s) you can perform in on your audition form the day of your audition. We will try our best to accommodate all requests! 

The cost to participate is $300 per actor.

✨ Scholarships are always available — we believe theatre should be accessible to every child!

🐠 Character Breakdown

Ariel

Curious, adventurous, and fiercely determined. She dreams of life beyond the sea.

Looking for: strong singer/actor with emotional depth and bright energy

Prince Eric

Kind, charming, and brave. A romantic at heart.

Looking for: strong singer/actor with confident stage presence

Ursula

The larger-than-life sea witch with wicked humor and dramatic flair.

Looking for: bold singer/actor with big personality and strong comedic timing

Sebastian

The loyal crab advisor with a Caribbean flair and lots of opinions.

Looking for: strong singer with character voice and physicality

Flounder

Ariel’s loyal and slightly nervous best friend.

Looking for: strong young actor with great facial expression and energy

King Triton

Powerful ruler of the sea and protective father.

Looking for: strong actor with authority and warmth

Scuttle

An enthusiastic and slightly clueless “expert” on human stuff.

Looking for: confident character actor with strong comedic instincts

Flotsam & Jetsam

Ursula’s slippery sidekicks.

Looking for: expressive movers with villainous flair

Chef Louis

Over-the-top French chef determined to cook Sebastian.

Looking for: strong physical comedy

Grimsby

Prince Eric’s proper and protective guardian.

Looking for: strong speaking voice

Princesses / Mersisters

Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana

Ariel’s sisters with distinct personalities.

Looking for: strong singers who can create unique characters

Sailors, Chefs, Gulls, Sea Creatures & Ensemble

The vibrant world above and below the sea.

Looking for: actors who move boldly, sing confidently, and commit fully to storytelling

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do all students get a role?

A. YES! Every actor who auditions will be considered for casting. We anticipate including everyone who auditions, but final casting depends on total participation.

Q. Do I need to attend both audition days?

A. No — you’ll only attend your scheduled time slot on one day.

Q. Will my child audition alone?

A. No — auditions are held in pairs.

Q. What if my child is new to theatre?

A. Perfect! The Little Mermaid Jr. is a joyful and supportive way to begin. We guide students every step of the way.

Q. What should we bring?

A. Backing track, water bottle, and your brightest stage energy.

Q. When will the cast list be posted?

A. Families will receive an email later that week once casting is finalized.

✨ Sign up for an audition slot HERE! ✨