Newly designated non-profit Theater For Hope is gearing up for their summer production of THE LITTLE MERMAID June 6,7,8  2024 sponsored by Noteworthy Repairs.  

They would like to invite everyone to be "Part of that World" this summer. by auditioning for it April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hope on Houston 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX.  Call-backs will be held Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. before cast list is announced on Friday of that week.

There are 12 to over twenty parts available.  Auditions will require singing a minute's worth of a song and reading from the script.  An accompanist will be provided.

Character Breakdown

Ariel
A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.
Gender: female
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Prince Eric
A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Grimsby
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Flounder
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3

King Triton
King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Sebastian
A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3

Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Ursula
The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses