To guarantee a spot in the production, you must get approval to register by emailing admin@musictheatreofct.com. Actors cannot audition without registering first.

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
at MTC School - Fall 2025

Grades 2-8

ANY ACTOR CAN BE CAST AS ANY ROLE REGARDLESS OF GENDER

SYNOPSIS:
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

SHOW DETAILS:
The show will be directed by Deb Levy with Music Direction & Choreography by Elissa DeMaria.
For more specific details about auditions, rehearsals, and performances, see below!

To guarantee a spot in the production, you must get approval to register by emailing admin@musictheatreofct.com. Actors cannot audition without registering first.

INFORMATION

In MTC Student Productions, actors must first register before attending auditions. Registration is limited to 20 actors, and everyone who registers is guaranteed a role. Auditions are held to determine specific parts.

STUDENT PRODUCTION PRE-REQUISITES:

  • Students must be in at least second grade.

  • Students have to be currently registered in at least one class to participate in a production.

  • Students in Grades 2-5 must have completed at least two fall or spring terms at MTC or receive director approval.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS:

At least one parent or guardian per actor must volunteer in some aspect of the production. Volunteer positions include helping backstage, with costumes, props, ushering, and more.

AUDITIONS:

On the bottom of this webpage you will be able to download and print a PERFORMER CONTRACT, SWAG FORM,  PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM, and AUDITION FORM. These forms need to be filled out and turned in at auditions.

Thursday, October 9th starting at 4:15pm at MTC.

  • Student's parents will sign them up for an audition slot prior to audition day. An email will be sent out when it’s time to schedule these.

  • Each student must prepare a song of their choice to sing at the audition. It is recommended that they sing a Broadway/Disney show tune or a song from the show. They should sing no more than 1 minute of the song.

  • Please provide a track (no vocals) to sing with. Instrumental and karaoke tracks can be found on Youtube, Apple Music, Spotify, and other music streaming platforms.

  • Each student may be given a scene to read from the script. The total time you will need to be available for your audition is a maximum of 30 minutes.

REHEARSAL DATES: 

All Thursday & Friday rehearsals are 4:15pm-6:15pm. Saturday rehearsals are 10:00am-12:00pm.

Rehearsals Begin: Thursday, October 16th

Thursday, October 23rd

Thursday, October 30th

Thursday, November 6th

Thursday, November 13th

Thursday, November 20th

Thursday, November 27th - NO REHEARSAL - THANKSGIVING

Thursday, December 4th

Saturday, December 6th

Thursday, December 11th

Thursday, December 18th

Thursday, December 25th - NO REHEARSAL - HOLIDAY BREAK

Thursday, January 1st - NO REHEARSAL - NEW YEAR'S DAY

Friday, January 2nd

Saturday, January 3rd

Tech Week (These rehearsals are mandatory):

Tech week rehearsals are 4:15-7:15

Monday, January 5th

Tuesday, January 6th

Wednesday, January 7th

Thursday, January 8th

Performances (actors are called one hour before the performance):

Friday, January 9th at 7:00pm

Saturday, January 10th at 2:00pm

Saturday, January 10th at 7:00pm

(A performance may be added Sunday, January 11th at 2:00pm)

MTC POLICIES
Upon registering, at checkout you will be asked to agree to MTC’s policies. You will be able to read the policies on that page or you may look at them in advance right HERE.
*Show is subject to change at any time.