The Little Mermaid

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

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.

Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild.

Friday, Nov 13th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov 14th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Nov 14th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Nov 15th @ 3:00pm
Thursday, Nov 19th @ 7:00pm
Friday, Nov 20th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov 21st @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Nov 21st @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Nov 22nd @ 3:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday September 14, 2026 at 12:00am

1389 Industrial Dr., Ste. C, New Braunfels, TX 78130

**All ticket sales are final!**

The Little Mermaid will be performed at the CYT Blackbox Theater located at 1389 Industrial Dr., Suite C, New Braunfels.

For details on audition dates, rehearsal schedule, and performance dates, please see our Season Show Calendar Page HERE.

We are so excited to have your student audition for our shows! Please list BOTH shows so that they have a better chance at being cast in one of the shows. There is no guarantee of being cast in a show, particularly when "BOTH" is not listed, though we always do our best to cast our students, and we try to give them their preference when possible. If you have a scheduling conflict preventing you from participating in one of our two winter shows, please email Lindsey at shows@CYTSanAntonio.org. Continue reading for important info.

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings: First night of rehearsals - Friday, August 28, 2026.
REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Fall 2026 Class
2. Audition Sign-Up through our Audition Sign Up - Audition Slot Sign up
3. Complete Fall 2026 Audition Form (Form Link Below - The Karaoke/Accompaniment track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.)

If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and one minute (or less) monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email the Program Coordinator at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

Auditions:
Students enrolled for the Fall Session of classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through the sign-up genius. (see below). Dance Call for all shows will be Friday, August 21st(More info below). Auditions for all shows will be on Saturday, August 22nd from 10am-4pm at the CYT Studio where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of all productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Auditions for both Fall shows will be August 22nd from 10-4 at the CYT Blackbox. Please select a slot on the sign up genius (Coming Soon). Once you have done this you can continue on to choosing your song monologue and filling out the audition form. Family members are allowed to stay and watch their student's audition time slot. We will close auditions to other guests for space and comfortability of our students.

The Little Mermaid Monologues: Coming Soon

Students will need to prepare:
*A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from the show your student is auditioning for. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
*A one minute or less monologue (you can use a provided monologue - (you may use a Monologue from EITHER show (Anne of Green Gables or Peter Pan) OR you can select your own monologue if you would like.

Audition Form (Due August 19th): Fall 2026 Audition Form

Dance Call for both shows will be Friday, August 21st Ages 8-12 from 5pm-7pm; ages 13-18 from 7pm-9pm at the CYT Studio. Bring water, dance shows or tennis shoes and comfortable clothes to move in. Dance call is closed to guests as we do not have the space for everyone in our studio. Please drop off and pick up your student.
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 8-12 : Coming Soon
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 13-18: Coming Soon
Both shows *may* incorporate a tap routine. If you are an experienced tap dancer, you may bring your tap shoes to Dance Call.
* If you are unable to attend the Dance Call, please record a video audition of your student performing this dance, and submit the video as part of your Audition Form. If you have already submitted your audition form, please email the video to shows@cytsanantonio.org.
*If you are submitting a video audition because the sign-up genius is full, please come to the Dance Call in person if you're able.
*If you are already an experienced tap dancer, please bring your tap shoes to the Dance Call.
*If you can do gymnastics, please come prepared to show us what you can do!

Callbacks for both shows will be Sunday, August 23rd from 3pm-8pm at the CYT Studio. Callbacks are only for those who are asked to come back for a callback. Not getting a callback DOES NOT necessarily mean that you have not been cast. Callbacks are closed to outside guests, please drop off and pick up your student.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsal location info coming soon!
Rehearsals are held Friday evenings and Saturday during the day. Please check the call board each week to double check rehearsal locations! To accommodate our cast sizes, we often rehearse at another location, other than our studio blackbox.

Ariel

A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted. Gender: female Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Prince Eric

A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more. Gender: male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Grimsby

Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Gender: male Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Flounder

A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Gender: male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Scuttle

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Gender: male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3

King Triton

King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans. Gender: male Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Sebastian

A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way. Gender: male Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Flotsam

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: male Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3

Jetsam

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Ursula

The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. Gender: female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Chef Louis

The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Gulls

The Gulls are Scuttle's flock of zany "back-up singers" who help explain human stuff to Ariel. While there are three principal gulls written in the score, feel free to add as many as you need to best serve your production. The Gulls' solos can be spoken if necessary. Gender: any Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Chefs

The Chefs are Chef Louis's assistants. The music in "Les Poissons" can be challenging, so good choral singers are a plus for this group. Your Chefs can also double as members of the Sea Chorus. Gender: any

Carlotta

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. Gender: female

Princesses

The six Princesses try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric. Since none of them possesses the voice Prince Eric is searching for, cast actresses who can create an exaggerated and comedic personality through song. The six Princesses can double as the six Mersisters. Gender: female Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4

Pilot

The Pilot is the head sailor on Prince Eric's ship. This nautical expert who entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea presents an opportunity to highlight a developing performer. The Pilot has a few speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important. Gender: male Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Sailors

The Sailors are the crew of Prince Eric's ship. They are eager for adventure and ready to tackle a storm. The Sailors can be played by boys or girls and can double as Sea Chorus. Gender: any

Seahorse

The Seahorse is the court herald for King Triton. This non-singing part is a good role for a young performer with a clear speaking voice. Gender: any

Sea Chorus

The Sea Chorus is responsible for creating each world within the show. Look for performers who can move gracefully and are capable of being part of a scene without drawing focus. This can also be an opportunity to showcase some of your more skilled dancers. The Sea Chorus can double as Merfolk, Sea Creatures and Lagoon Animals. Gender: any

Sea Creatures

The Sea Creatures are the ensemble under water animals in King Triton's court. They can include as few or as many performers as your production permits. There are several moments to showcase both dancers and singers in "Under the Sea." Gender: any

Merfolk

The Merfolk of King Triton's Court and can double as Sea Creatures. Gender: any

Lagoon Animals

The Lagoon Animals try to convince Prince Eric to kiss Ariel. This ensemble can double as the Sea Creatures. Gender: any

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