Character Descriptions

Ariel, the heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human. Ariel has a beautiful mezzo soprano solo but must be able to convey meaning through gesture once she loses her voice.

Prince Eric is the adventurous prince who captures Ariel's heart. Need strong acting. Should also sing and move well.

Sebastian is the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show! A strong singer who can also handle Sebastian's emotional range. Comedic actor/actress.

Ursula is the manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Cast a performer who can bring out this villain's humor while finding texture in Ursula's complexity. Ursula's songs can be challenging, so look for a singer who will feel comfortable with these solos.

Flounder is Ariel's sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. This spunky fish also has a show-stopping solo in "She's in Love." 

Scuttle is the know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel's expert on humans. He is funny and off-beat. Need a performer with good comedic timing and strong vocals who is willing to have fun with Scuttle's eccentricities.

Rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singer needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the tenderness of a parent.

The Mersisters- (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel's siblings and full of personality and sass. Each has her own distinct character. Must be able to sing harmonies and move well. The Mersisters will also double as the 6 Princesses in Act II, who are vying for Prince Eric’s hand in marriage.

Chef Louis is the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and frenetic. This is an excellent featured role for a comedic singer/performer. 

Grimsby is Prince Eric's prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. While Grimsby does have some singing to do, strong acting trumps singing ability for this role.

Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky - look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. They need to be good movers or dancers and will back-up Ursula with vocal harmonies.

Flotsam and Jetsam are Ursula's slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister and sneaky - look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard on stage. They need to be good movers or dancers and will back-up Ursula with vocal harmonies.

Carlotta is the headmistress in Prince Eric's palace and Ariel's greatest human ally. This non-singing role needs to be warm and maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.

The Pilot is the head sailor on Prince Eric's ship. The Pilot has a few speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important because it opens the show!

Sailors, sea creatures, gulls (sing/dance back-up to Scuttle), lagoon animals, tentacles, chefs (back-up to Chef Louis), Seahorse (announces King Triton). There are numerous featured vocal/dance opportunities in the ensemble.