Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Disney The Little Mermaid, Equity Headshot/Resume Submissions

 

Disney's The Little Mermaid,' Equity Headshot/Resume Submissions

EXPIRES:July 12, 2022 8:00 PM

Company

Various Producers

Robert M. Hupp, artistic dir.; Melissa Crespo, assoc. artistic dir.; Melissa Rain Anderson, dir.; Doug Wright, book; Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, lyrics; Alan Menken, music; Brian Cimmet, music dir.; Brian Cates, choreo.; Bass/Valle Casting, NYC casting; Harriet Bass & Gama Valle, casting dir.; Dena Igusti, casting asst.

Production Description

Casting Equity actors for "Disney's The Little Mermaid."

Actors & Performers

King Triton: 18+
tall, early to mid 40s, a man of color, legit Baritone; beneath his imposing presence
and commanding nature is a concerned, harried single father of seven girls. Ariel’s father and ruler of the merfolk; he clashes with Ariel because they are both strong-willed and short-tempered, and he is
increasingly skeptical of humans; he worries about Ariel’s desire to be human only because he loves her so much.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Ursula: 18+
she/her/hers, mid 30’s to mid 40’s, any race and ethnicity, a superb comedienne, mezzo
with excellent Broadway belt; the manipulative and cunning sea witch; Ursula is extremely calculating, deceptive, and shrewd; she is King Triton’s jealous, half-octopus sister who has been banished for killing his wife and attempting to usurp the kingdom. Note: Actors of color are encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Scuttle: 18+
he/him/his, mid 20s to mid 30s, any race and ethnicity, excellent tapper and
comedian/vaudevillian; Baritone; a loud mouthed, disheveled, and nonsensical seagull; he fancies himself an expert on the human world. Note: Actors of color are encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Oct. 25; runs Nov. 25-Jan. 8, 2023; location TBD.

Compensation & Contract Details

All Roles
Additional: Pays $924/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep / URTA Agreement.

Key Details

Seeking talent from:

New York, NY

Additional Instructions:

Submit an electronic photo/resume for the opportunity to be invited to submit a video audition by July 11 to bassvallecasting@gmail.com. Callbacks (in-person) Aug. 4-5. Bass/Valle Casting encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply. All performers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC, with a first booster (if eligible) by first rehearsal as a condition of employment. Vaccination requirements are subject to change according to CDC guidance.