Disney s The Little Mermaid!

AUDITION FOR LEXINGTON CHILDREN S THEATRE S 15 th Summer Family Musical! Disney s The Little Mermaid! Who's Directing? Jeremy Kisling, LCT's Associate Artistic Director, will be directing the production. Esther Neel will be Assistant Directing, Cathy Rowland will be our Musical Director and Amie Dunn Kisling will be our Choreographer. Jomary Peña will be our Stage Manager. During auditions if you have a question about any part of the audition, rehearsal or performance aspect of this show, ask someone with a nametag. Audition dates Monday, May 9 th from 6-9:30 PM Wednesday, May 11 th from 6-9:30 PM Auditionees must attend the entire block of time. Where and when does the show perform? There are eight performances on LCT's Main Stage July 15 through July 24, 2016 (Actors are onsite at least one hour prior to curtain) The performances are: Friday, July 15 at 7:30 PM Saturday, July 16 at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 PM Friday, July 22 at 7:30 PM Saturday, July 23 at 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 PM How many people will be cast and what ages? The show requires a cast of approximately 30-36 cast members of varying ages. A complete cast list and their suggested ages are available below. How old do I have to be to audition? All performers must turn 9 prior to May 30, 2016 to be eligible to audition. Students younger than 9 will be considered if an older family member auditions. (There are no roles available for anyone younger than 7.) Please contact the stage manager at rsm@lctonstage.org with inquiries for students younger than 9. What role is perfect for me? If you want to know what role is perfect for you we recommend reading the PERUSAL SCRIPT available in the box office. But please keep in mind the role you think is perfect for you may not be the role the director chooses to challenge you with. What does a director look for at auditions? We are looking for fun, kind and interesting people with which to work. The Summer Family Musical works to cast as many family units as possible but it is not required that your entire family audition. With a musical, the directors are looking for people who can dance, act and sing. Even if you are not strong in all three areas; there may be a role just perfect for you. Our job as directors is to match the characters with those who audition. We look for clear distinct characters, individuals who have good volume and diction and have the ability to move. What roles are available in the cast of characters? PLEASE NOTE: Characters, genders, and ages may be adjusted depending upon who auditions. Some characters may double. Much will depend on who auditions and how things shake out. 1

Disney s The Little Mermaid Cast of Characters 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. Age: 15 to 25 Prince Eric A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. Age: 16 to 25 Grimsby Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Age: 20-40 Flounder A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Age: 12-40 Scuttle A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Age: 12-40 King Triton King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Age: 25 to 50 Sebastian A crab and advisor to King Triton. Age: 15-45 Flotsam & Jetsam An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Age: 15-45 Ursula The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Wants a kingdom to claim as her own. Age: 18 to 55 Chef Louis The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. Age: 15-50 Ensemble Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses Disney s The Little Mermaid -- Summary Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above and bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, and the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years. See more at: http://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid-395#sthash.grvnryqp.dpuf 2

Do I have to have an appointment to audition? How do I arrange one? Yes. It helps the stage manager know how many scripts to have prepared and enables the director to gauge the best use of time. To arrange an audition, please email the stage manager at rsm@lctonstage.org Tell us: Your name Your age The date you wish to audition Your phone number Name of your parent/guardian We'll confirm your appointment and email you an audition packet. Please complete it and bring with you to the scheduled audition. If I am cast what is the rehearsal schedule like? Rehearsals will begin on or around May 23 rd. Most rehearsals are Monday through Thursday evenings and afternoons on Saturdays. Not every character will be called for every rehearsal, though central characters will attend almost every rehearsal. The number of rehearsals you attend depends on your role. A tentative rehearsal schedule is provided in your audition packet. Technical rehearsals are July 7 through 14 and all cast members must be present. NO absences are permitted. What if I have conflicts with the rehearsal schedule? A tentative rehearsal calendar is provided in your audition packet so that you can list all activities that conflict with the rehearsal schedule, especially those which cannot be moved or missed. Directors' do their best to honor scheduling conflicts IF THEY ARE LISTED on the tentative rehearsal calendar in your packet. It is very difficult to adjust for conflicts after the rehearsal schedule is set. Remember directors juggle the schedules of up to 30+ people. There may be occasions when you have to skip or reschedule something. What do I do before auditions? Once your appointment has been arranged you'll receive an audition packet. Download, print out and complete the papers in your audition packet (in your best handwriting) and READ the information sheet. The information sheet contains as much specific information as can be determined prior to auditions... every possible rehearsal date available, parental commitment, costume requirements, our general policies, etc. If time permits you'll also want to read the perusal script or the source material. What do I wear to auditions? Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move without risk of embarrassment, but does not mask the size and shape of your body. If you are called back it is a good idea to wear the same clothing you wore on the day of your audition. What do I bring to auditions? ~Your completed audition form (front and back) ~Conflicts listed on the tentative rehearsal schedule ~$1.00 for your photo What is on the audition form? The front has your vital statistics so we know how to get hold of you (and your parents), your availability for callbacks and rehearsals, a space for listing conflicts, and a photo waiver. The back of the audition form is a place to list your theatre experiences, training and special talents. Resumes are encouraged but not required. There is a space for your photo. They will be taken that day by LCT staff. It is vital that the photo be of you on the day of your audition. Having your photo taken by LCT is mandatory, no substitutes. With the number of people coming through the door it is important that your picture is of you, in the clothes that you wore to the audition that day. 3

Do I have to have a resume? No. But if you're serious about this business and have been in several productions or taken several classes you should create one. We'll be glad to attach it to your audition form on the day of your audition. What will I do at auditions? When you arrive at the theatre go to the check-in desk. If you have not already you will receive an audition packet and be asked to fill it out. We'll collect your $1 photo fee and you'll have your picture taken, and turn in your forms. During the actual audition you'll participate in warm-ups, improvisational games and/or you may be asked to read from the script, learn and sing a song from the show and dance a combination taught by our choreographer. It s best to think that you are auditioning at all times from the moment you walk in the door until you leave the building. We do watch how you behave while waiting, while standing in line, while others are performing... all of these things tell us how you will behave during the rehearsal and performance process. What is a callback? It s a director s second look at you and your skills. Especially with the number of people that we will see at these auditions, it is often important to bring back some people for a second look. Just because you are not called back does not necessarily mean you were not cast. You may have been perfect for the role the director is using you for and consequently does not need a second look at you. Or if the Director knows your skills very well (perhaps you were in a show with them previously) they may have chosen to see only people with whom they were less familiar to call back. When are callbacks? Wednesday May 18th and/or Thursday, May 19th, 2016. We'll start no earlier than 6:00 PM and end no later than 10:00 PM. The exact time will be determined once we know the number of folks called back. Do I attend callbacks? We will send out an email to all of those who auditioned with the callback list. This list will include the date and time you should attend callbacks, please follow the email instructions. The callback list will also be posted onto the audition hotline (859-254-4546 x310) after 6 PM Friday May 13th, 2016. I didn't get called back; does that mean I'm not cast? Not necessarily. You may still be very much in consideration for a role. It just means the director did not need to see you a second time. Everyone who auditions needs to check your email or call to hear the cast list after the posted time. You ll get an email from us but you may also call the hotline, once to see if you ve been called back, and again after callbacks to see who was cast. When will you announce the cast? The target announcement date and time is 6 PM Friday, May 20, 2016. How do I know if I am cast? Wait for an email from us or call the audition hotline (859-254-4546 x310) to learn the cast. In addition we will also let you know when the first rehearsal will be and what you might need to bring. The recording should also tell you when the next auditions are (if we know the dates already.) If I am cast, what do I need to provide? Actors are required to provide appropriate shoes, socks, underwear, and all make-up supplies as determined by the costume designer. Make-up kits run $15 to $30. Dress shoes may run between $20 and $60 dollars. 4

How are parents involved? Hopefully they are in the cast or working back stage in some close proximity to their child! It is the Summer FAMILY musical after all... If not, it is the parents responsibility to ensure their child arrives and departs in a timely fashion from all scheduled activities. In addition, we ask parents to volunteer a minimum of six hours. These volunteers may help with cast crowd control, front door duty, make-up application, or ushering for performances - just to name just a few. We are searching for the right person to be our volunteer coordinator. Is it you? Be sure to mention your interest to the stage manager or add that tidbit to your child s audition form. Technical Positions As part of our mission to train the next generation of theatre technicians LCT offers the following technical positions on all Discovery productions. Students must have turned 14 PRIOR to the audition dates for the production. To apply: contact Jomary Peña, Resident Stage Manager, at rsm@lctonstage.org. Please send your name, contact info, the position for which you're applying and we'll arrange a conversation with the appropriate department head. Available Positions Costume Construction, Crafts and Make-up Work in the costume shop with the Costume Shop Manager to complete all costumes, hair and make-up for a production. Time schedules arranged individually. Wardrobe / Dressers This position works with the Costume Shop Manager to maintain the costumes once they are constructed. Assists with fast changes during performances and laundry and maintenance during the run. Time schedule arranged individually. Spot Light and Light Board Operators Works with the SM during rehearsals/performances to execute light cues on the light board or operate a spot light from the grid. Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. Sound Board Operator Works with the Sound Designer during technical rehearsals. Runs board, CD and/or microphones for a production as required. Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. Assistant Stage Managers and Deck Hands Works side by side with the Stage Managers to accomplish blocking notation, properties tracking, scenery shifts, line notes and all responsibilities associated with stage management. Specific duties will be determined and split among those who are interested and available. Must be available during rehearsals and performances. When ARE the next auditions? What show are they for? Our next season of Discovery Production Auditions will be: Frankenstein (Learning Stage Series) on August 26th-28th The Snow Queen (Discovery Opera House show) in September The Watsons Go to Birmingham (Discovery Main Stage show) in November Peter Pan Jr. (Learning Stage Series) in December 5