Singing and/or Acting:

* Auditions are Tuesday, 12/12 and Thursday, 12/14. Sign up in Mr. Glaser’s room (128) starting Monday, 12/4.

* Make your audition a performance!To be considered for lead parts, be polished and prepared. Don’t come in and say, “I just got this yesterday, so I’m not really prepared.”

For singing auditions, choose from 6 songs from the show.

  • Visit Mr. Glaser’s teacher site (
  • Go to the Little Mermaid Auditions page for sheet music, video links, information and suggestions of how to prepare your audition.
  • Students can choose to prepare either one or two songs. See the website for info about this choice.

For the acting audition, prepare the dialogue on the reverse of this sheet.

  • Choose either Ursulafrom column 1 or King Triton from Column 2.
  • Memorization is strongly recommended. Make your audition a performance!

Dancing:

* Dance auditions will be held in December. We will announce the dates on announcements and on Ms. A’s teacher site ( Stay tuned!

* Wear appropriate dance shoes and clothes. The choreographers will teach a routine, allow questions, and rehearse; then small groups will perform the routine.

Callbacks:

* After the first round of singing and acting auditions, we will post a callback list.

* Students on this list will meet in Mr. Glaser’s room on Tuesday, December 19.

* Cast list for leads only will be posted on or before 12/22.

* Even if you are not named specifically on the callback list, you are a part of the cast. No one is cut; all who audition will be a part of the performances.

EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS MAKES THE CAST

* Chorus parts and specific songs will be assigned once rehearsals begin in January.

* Rehearsals begin in January for all cast members. Leads will rehearse at least three times per week. All performers will rehearse at least one day per week—sometimes more. There will be some evening and Saturday rehearsals. Schedules will be available on Ms. Ambrosini’ s teacher site ( and from the staff, if needed.

Check the dates:Check your calendar now to be certain you are available:

Saturday. March 3: Dress Rehearsal (9AM-12PM)

Monday, March 5: Dress Rehearsal (5:30-9)

Tuesday, March 6: Rehearsal (2:45 to 5:30)

Wednesday, March 7: Dress Rehearsal (2:45 to 5:30)

Thursday, March 8: Call time @ 6pm; Performance @ 7pm

Friday, March 9: Call time @ 6pm; Performance @ 7pm

Saturday, March 10: Call time @ 1pm; Performance @ 2pm; Call time @ 6pm; Performance @ 7pm

* See or email Mr. Glaser or Ms. Ambrosiniif you have a conflict but you would still like to be involved.

Please note:

  • Students who ONLY participate in dance auditions will still be included in large group (full cast) chorus numbers, but will not in smaller group featured chorus numbers or considered for leads.
  • Students who choose to opt out of the singing tryout will still be included in large group (full cast) chorus numbers, but not smaller group featured chorus numbers or any lead roles involving small group or solo singing.

Students who choose to opt out of the acting tryout are eligible for all chorus numbers, but not for leads or solos.