THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTIFUL - Chicago EPA Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Dinner Theatre
$859 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (See breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.
Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are encouraged to audition for all roles. Roles that require a
specific race/ethnicity have been noted in the breakdown. Many classic musicals are written with binary gender terms. While the character
descriptions are limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
Please prepare a 1-2 minute cut from your book in the style of the show(s) you would like to be considered for. Bring sheet music cut in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Bring your current headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director
Johanna McKenzie Miller - Casting Associate Scott Weinstein (Director) - Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Kasey Alfonso (Choreographer) - Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Ellie Kahn (Music Director) - Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical creative team TBA.
Expected to attend:
Matthew Carney (Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director)
Johanna McKenzie Miller (Casting Associate) TBD (Music Director)
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Tentative Chorus Call and Callback Dates - July 8-12, 2025
October 3, 2024 - First Possible Rehearsal November 6, 2024 - First Preview
November 14, 2024 - Press Opening January 12, 2025 - Anticipated Closing
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Chorus Call and Callback Dates - TBD
December 30, 2024 - First Possible Rehearsal
January 29, 2025 - First Preview
February 6, 2025 - Press Opening
March 23, 2025 - Anticipated Closing
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EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTIFUL
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
ARIEL (18-30) – A mermaid and King Triton’s youngest daughter. She is curious about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Pragmatic, trusting, kind-hearted, and passionate. Theatrical flight experience a plus. Dance required. Vocal range: Bb3-Eb5
PRINCE ERIC (18-30) – A human monarch who has little interest in taking the crown. He is adventurous and a risk taker. Once Ariel saves his life, he becomes enthralled with finding his rescuer. Dance required. Vocal range: B3-D5
KING TRITON (35-45): 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. Vocal range: Ab2-F4
SEBASTIAN (any gender, 30-45): 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. Puppetry experience a plus. Vocal range: Bb2-C5
SCUTTLE (any gender): Vocal range: B3-E5
FLOUNDER (any gender, young adult to play teen): A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Puppetry experience a plus. Vocal range: A2-G4
URSULA (30-50): The manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop and nothing to get what she wants. Vocal range:F3-C#5
FLOTSAM (any gender, 20s-30s): An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Puppetry experience a plus. Vocal range: C4-C#5
JETSAM (any gender, 20s-30s): An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Puppetry experience a plus. Vocal range: C4-C#5
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
CAROLE KING (Jewish, Ages from 18-30) – She is an aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Ability to play piano a plus. Vocal range: Eb3-Eb5
GERRY GOFFIN (Ages from 18-30) – Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitions artist always striving for more. Vocal range: B3-D5
CYNTHIA WEIL (Ages from 18-30): She is songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart and chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likable. Vocal range: G3-E5
BARRY MANN (Ages from 18-30): A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing and neurotic. Ambitious, but likable. Vocal range: Bb2-C5
GENIE KLEIN (female presenting, Jewish, 40-50): Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Vocal range: B3-E5
DON KIRSHNER (40-60): An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Vocal range: A2-C#4
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