AUDITIONS
YTU is looking for actors ages 7 and up for this original production. We will also need adults.
September 3rd 5 - 8 pm or
September 5th 10am -1 pm
Rehearsals will begin September 21 and run through November 11. Rehearsals take place every evening between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (some Saturdays will go until 5 pm). The Director and Stage Manager will set actual schedules within these parameters. You might not be called for every rehearsal, but you should be available. A read-through may be scheduled prior to the start of rehearsals. All productions will rehearse at the West Institute. Auditioners should bring a calendar with their rehearsal conflicts. Some rehearsal conflicts can be accommodated. You will not be cast if you must miss any technical rehearsal, dress rehearsal, or any performance.
Technical Rehearsals:
Monday, November 9, 2009 - 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 6 pm - 9:30 pm
Showdates and times:
Thursday, November 12, 2009
10 am and 7 pm
Friday, November 13, 2009
10 am and 7 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2009
11am and 3 pm
What to expect at the audition:
You will be taught a song and a short dance routine at the audition. Some people may be asked to learn an additional musical number. Come prepared to sing, move, and have some fun. You may have to wait a little while during parts of the audition so you might want to bring a book or other activity to keep you busy and quiet.
THURSDAY, Sept. 3
5 - 6 pm |
Actors ages 7 - 13 will learn a song and short dance routine. The children will perform the dance routine for the director and the choreographer in groups of 4- 5. Then they will sing one at a time. If a child is shy they will be allowed to sing with another person at the audition, but we will encourage them to sing on their own. |
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6 - 7 pm |
Actors ages 13 - Adult will learn a song and short dance routine and perform the routine for the director and the choreographer in groups of 4- 5. They will also be asked to sing a song taught at the audition. |
7 - 8 pm |
Girls ages 14 - 18 interested in auditioning for the part of the Little Mermaid will be taught an additional song and dance. |
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The director may ask certain actors to read sides from the script throughout the audition if necessary. |
SATURDAY, Sept. 5
10 -11 am |
Actors ages 7 - 13 will learn a song and short dance routine. The children will perform the dance routine for the director and the choreographer in groups of 4- 5. Then they will sing one at a time. If a child is shy they will be allowed to sing with another person at the audition, but we will encourage them to sing on their own. |
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11-12 pm |
Actors ages 13 - Adult will learn a song and short dance routine and perform the routine for the director and the choreographer in groups of 4- 5. They will also be asked to sing a song taught at the audition. |
12 - 1 pm |
Girls ages 14 - 18 interested in auditioning for the part of the Little Mermaid will be taught an additional song and dance. |
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The director may ask certain actors to read sides from the script throughout the audition if necessary. |
CALLBACKS: Callbacks may be held at the discretion of the directors. If you are not available or are not called for a callback, it does NOT mean that you are not cast. Callbacks are used by directors to have two or more people read together to check compatibility, and to get to see some actors one more time before making a casting decision.
CASTING AND NOTIFICATION: If you are cast in a production, you will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible. You may be contacted as early as Saturday afternoon. Some casting decisions take time. If you have not heard from anyone about casting, check the cast list posted on our website. The cast lists will be updated as roles are accepted.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Parents must agree to ensure their child attends each rehearsal. Otherwise arrangements must be made with the director prior to missing a rehearsal. Missing more than 3 rehearsals is unacceptable & the cast member will be replaced.
- Parents must get their child to rehearsals and pick them up on time.
- Cast members must commit to the entire performance schedule.
- If a child is under the age of 8, parents need to attend all rehearsals and performances with them or make arrangements with the director.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The Little Mermaid - teen, sings and dances
Sea King - mature teen/adult is preferable, sings
Grandmother - mature teen/mature woman is preferable, sings
Sea Witch - mature teen or adult, sings and should move well.
5 Mermaid Sisters - teens to adult, should sing and move well
Prince - teen, should sing and move well
Hermit Crab -The Sea Witch's assistant - teen to adult, should sing and move well
Teen/Adult Ensemble (8 -10)
Prince's Bride - teen
Matron - mature teen/mature woman is preferable
A Merman - teen
Chancellor - mature teen/adult
Little Mermaid's Mother - mature teen or adult
Sailors
Underwater Sea Creature sand Sea Witch minions
Daughters of the Air
Young Ensemble (6 - 8)
Helena - young girl, related to Prince, sings
Nathanial - young boy, related to Prince, sings
Sailors
Underwater Sea Creatures and Sea Witch minions
Daughters of the Air