The Little Mermaid, Jr.

[6th, 7th & 8th Graders]

What to Bring - or complete prior to auditioning

Wear cloths and shoes you can move/dance in - no boots!
A positive attitude!

HOW TO PREPARE: [Info for Little Mermaid will be updated by Thursday, 12/18]

(1) Prepare 16 bars [a verse OR a chorus] of ONE SONG from the Little Mermaid song choices

(2) Memorize and prepare ONE MONOLOGUE from the suggested monologues. Memorize and practice - this is your chance to show off your acting chops!

(3) Dress to dance - all students will learn a fun new dance combo at the audition!
(4) Come prepared to have fun!

CONFLICTS:
All conflicts must be received PRIOR to the first day. Students will not be cast if below form is not completed. Conflicts will be considered when casting. Students are needed and required at rehearsals.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students often need to choose between spring sports or the musical. There are usually too many conflicts, but please contact Ms. Reynolds to discuss [treynolds@op97.org]

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsal schedule will be available on website by January 21

NO CONFLICTS will be permitted: April 6 - May 3
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 24 - 26 and May 1 - 3

PRODUCTION/COSTUME FEE: $50.00 for all actors cast

AUDITIONS

8th & 7th Graders: Wednesday, January 21

3:30pm-5:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pm

7th & 6th Graders: Thursday, January 22

3:30pm-5:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pm

**Students will choose ONE of the times above. Students will be here for that entire time to do their monologue, song and dance audition.

During their audition time, students will perform their prepared monologue and song choice and meet the directors! While not auditioning, students will learn a short dance, which will also be performed for the directors at the end of the audition time.

>> ALL STUDENTS WHO AUDITION WILL BE CAST IN THE SHOW! <<

CALLBACKS

January 28 - 3:30pm-6:30pm

Callback List Emailed: Monday, January 26

Students should review callback information. Familiarize yourself with all characters - even if you were not called back for that role. It's a good way to get to know the show and it never hurts to be over prepared - you never know what could happen in live theater!

This is a day for the directors to narrow down casting and see specific people for specific roles. Not everyone will be called. This is neither a good nor bad thing! Directors may already know what role you are perfect for based on your auditions.

REHEARSALS

February 2 - April 23, 2026

PERFORMANCES

April 24 - 26, 2026

May 1 - 3, 2026

SIGN UP TO AUDITION STARTING

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18!