Equity Principal Actors

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - Austin, TX EPA

Zachary Scott Theatre Center | Austin, TX

Notice: Audition

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, November 20, 2026

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (C)

Break 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please email: [email protected]. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions you may submit a video audition. Please see BREAKDOWN for INSTRUCTIONS.

CONTRACT

LOA

$888 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID (See BREAKDOWN).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a contemporary musical theater song of your choosing. There will be an accompanist provided.

LOCATION

ZACH Theatre - Rehearsal Studios

1426 Toomey Rd

Austin, TX 78704

PERSONNEL

Based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater

Book by Doug Wright

Directed by Cassie Abate

Expected to attend:

Director - Cassie Abate
Producing Artistic Director - Dave Steakley
Casting Associate - Jenny Lavery

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin: May 25th, 2027

Performances begin: June 23rd, 2027

Closes: August 1st, 2027

7 performances per week: Wednesdays through Sundays at 7 pm and some Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm.

OTHER

www.zachtheatre.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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.

BREAKDOWN

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Video SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit your video, headshot, and resume via the following link: https://airtable.com/app0teiXuacCOSNj0/shrnxi1jwL6NtUvUQ

Please prepare a short cut of a contemporary musical theater song of your choosing.

Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. As much as possible, limit ambient noise including air conditioners and other electronics.

Submission Deadline: November 20th, 11:00pm CST

SYNOPSIS: Disney's iconic tale comes to life with breathtaking aerialists in this under-the-sea spectacle. Featuring the classic songs "Kiss the Girl," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," "Part of Your World," and more, dive into this magical adventure as a brave little mermaid trades her fins for feet.

SEEKING

Ariel: Female Identifying, 18 - 25. 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. Determined, spirited, and compassionate. Aerial experience preferred but not required for this role. Ab3 - Gb5.

Prince Eric: Male Identifying, 20s - 30s. A human monarch who has no interest in taking the crown. Charming and kind-hearted with an adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her. B2 - G4.

Grimsby: Male Identifying, 40s - 60s. British. Prince Eric's trusted guardian and advisor. Droll and stuffy, yet loyal and caring, he is constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. C3 - C4.

Scuttle: Male Identifying. A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, energetic, optimistic, and delightfully clueless. A strong tapper is required. C3 - G4.

King Triton: Male Identifying, 35 - 50s. King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a loving, 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. Ab2 - F4.

Sebastian: Male Identifying. A crab who is a musical virtuoso and advisor to King Triton. Practical, organized, and often distraught from keeping after Ariel, but deeply caring beneath his stern exterior. Bb2 - C5.

Ursula: Female Identifying, 35s - 50s. The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. Eb3 - C5.

Chef Louis: Male Identifying, 30s - 50s. The French palace chef. Passionate, diabolical, and obsessed with cooking seafood, he is a culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades. Bb2 - A4.

Ensemble: All Genders. We are looking for multiple ensemble roles including strong dancers and vocalists to fill various characters throughout the story which includes but is not limited to Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses. Several Ensemble members will tap. Several Ensemble members will do aerial work.