Disney’s The Little Mermaid. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
Sponsored by: Anonymous Encourager of Dreams. And
Rotary Club of Bellevue, Ohio
Directed by Leslie Childers
teentheatre.bsa@gmail.com
Auditions April 19 – 20, 2026
Times: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
With callbacks upon request TBA
Production July. 10, 11, 12 & 17, 18, 2026

The musical The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a young mermaid who desires to leave her underwater kingdom and experience life on land. She falls in love with a human prince and, defying her father, the King Triton, makes a deal with the Sea Witch Ursula to gain legs in exchange for her voice. She must then, within three days, win the prince’s love to regain her voice and return to her natural form.

BSA Teen Theatre: The Little Mermaid

• • Please review the character descriptions and audition songs for the role(s) you plan to audition for.
  • If you are auditioning for more than one character, you will only be asked to prepare one vocal audition.
• Prepare a 16-bar cut (approximately one verse and chorus) from the required song for your chosen character.

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. (female presenting) 

Vocal Range: Ab3-Gb5

Audition Cut: “The World Above”

Prince Eric

A human monarch who has no interest in 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. (male presenting)

Vocal Range: B2-G4

Audition Cut: “One Step Closer”

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. (Any gender, male presenting)

Vocal Range: Bb2-C5

Audition Cut: “Kiss the Girl”

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. (female presenting)

Vocal Range: Eb3-C5

Audition Cut: “Poor Unfortunate Souls”

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. (male presenting)

Vocal Range: Ab2-F4

Audition Cut: “If Only (Triton’s Lament)”

Flounder

A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. (Any gender, male presenting)

Vocal Range: A2-G4

Audition Cut: “She’s in Love”

Scuttle

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. (Any gender, male presenting)

Vocal Range: C3-G4

Audition Cut: “Positoovity”

Grimsby

Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. (Any gender, male presenting)

Vocal Range: C3-C4

Audition Cut: “The Contest”

Chef Louis

The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. (Any gender)

Vocal Range: Bb2-A4

Audition Cut: “Les Poissons”

Flotsam

An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. (Any gender)

Vocal Range: E3-C5

Audition Cut: “Sweet Child”

Jetsam

An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. (Any gender)

Vocal Range: B2-A4

Audition Cut: “Sweet Child”

Mersisters

Ariel’s older sisters. Various personalities. (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana.) (female presenting)

Vocal Range: various

Audition Cut: “She’s in Love”

Featured Ensemble

There are several ensemble roles with spotlight vocal and/or choreography features! 

Including but not limited to:

Windward/Leeward (speaking- any gender)

Pilot (solo- male presenting)

Contest princesses (over the top “solos”- female presenting)

Gulls (tap dance feature- any gender)

Sailors (strong physical staging/climbing- male presenting)

Maids (small scene feature, female presenting)

Chefs (chaotic “blockeo” feature- any gender)

Audition Cut: “Under the Sea” 

Ensemble

Sea creatures and pond creatures. Will get to assist the costume committee in choosing their own pond and sea creature and costume change (hair and makeup included) during the show. 

Audition Cut: “Under the Sea