ARIEL –a mermaid princess; King Triton’s youngest daughter of seven, and an avid collector of human artifacts; though often rebellious, Ariel has a big heart filled with curiosity, stubbornness, and innocence; willing to give up her most prized possessions for a chance to be human. Some dance training required.

(Vocal Range:  mezzo Ab3-Gb5, belts to an E, Playable Age 16-23)

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PRINCE ERIC –the handsome guy everyone falls in love with; portrayed with confidence and sincerity; a nautical prince whose qualities are every bit as regal as they are genial; full of charm and valor, Eric is willing to denounce his place on the throne in order to find someone to love. Some dance training required. (Vocal Range: B2-G4; controlled lyrical tenor/baritenor, Playable Age 18-28)

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SEBASTIAN – strong actor/singer/comedian; competent dance, with strong comedic timing; must have lots of personality; with flare and character; a crab; as the royal court composer, he is tasked to watch over Ariel; speaking with a Caribbean dialect, he is a sensitive suck-up and a true friend.

(Vocal Range: Tenor Bb2-C5, Age Range 20-45)

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URSULA -  must be able to move well; wide range of comedy and villainess, commanding and strong; a sinister sea witch and King Triton’s sister whose manipulative tactics are as sticky as her extended tentacles; while she is menacing, she also has a great sense of humor and cares deeply for her henchmen, Flotsam and Jetsam.

(Vocal Range: Eb3-C5, alto/belt, Age Range 18+)

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KING TRITON – commanding and charismatic, King of the Sea and Ariel’s father, who is adamant against the dangers the human world brings; on the surface he seems like a strict and stubborn monarch, but deep down he is a harried single father whose only care is for the safety of his daughters and his world. (Vocal Range: Baritone Ab2-F4, Playable Age 40+)

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FLOUNDER – adorable, bubbly, and sensitive; quirky strong character voice; Ariel’s closest and most faithful friend, a tropical reef fish; although he’s tiny and scares easily, his enthusiasm is as big as the ocean. 

(Vocal Range: Tenor A2-G4, Age Range 12-23) 

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MERSISTERS – Ariel’s older sisters Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista and Andrina. Some dance training/strong dancers.

(Vocal Range: G3-G5, Playable Age 18-30)

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SCUTTLE –character actor and strong dancer; tap dancing a plus; strong character voice; an eccentric seagull and friend of Ariel’s; a self-proclaimed human expert, though in reality he knows very little and is often making up words.

(Vocal Range: C3 – G4, Age Range 14+)

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – strong comedic chops and dancing; should be played with a slimy feel; Ursula’s eel minions and spies; true partners in crime, both are cunning, manipulative, intelligent, and evil. 

(Vocal Range: B2-C5. Age Range 13+)

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GRIMSBY – excellent comic actor; Prince Eric’s faithful servant, right hand man, and friend; while he is earnest, he is also gentle and clumsy; serves as the prince’s moral compass. 

(Vocal Range: Baritone C3-C4, Playable Age 40+)

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CHEF LOUIS – true character voice; the hot-tempered, French, over the top head chef of the palace; particularly fond of fish dishes. (Vocal Range: Baritone Bb2-A4, Age Range 20+) 

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ENSEMBLE

Strong singer/movers and singer/dancers to play Sailors, Sea Creatures, Gulls, Maids, Chefs, Animals, and Princesses. Strong dancers with jazz and ballet training. Tap a plus.

(Vocal Range: SATB, Age Range 13+)