Auditions

Upcoming Show

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Ariel, a young mermaid, dreams of leaving the ocean to live on land. To follow her heart, she defies her father, makes a risky deal with Ursula, and tries to win Prince Eric, all in a story about love, sacrifice, and finding where you belong.

Production Team

Director: Kellie Welch 

Music Director: Evan Welch 

Choreographer: Evan Welch 

Audition Details

Date: Tuesday, July 28 

Time: 2:00-8:00 PM

Location: First Act Studio
10 Commerce Park North, Ste 2A, Bedford, NH 

Ages: 8–18 

All roles are available 

How to Audition:

• Complete the audition form 

• Sign up for an audition time slot (link can be found at the bottom of the audition form)

• You will receive the link to the audition song choices after submitting the audition form

Callbacks

Date: Thursday, July 30
Callbacks will be held at the First Act Studio at 10 Commerce Park North, Ste 2A, Bedford.

Callbacks are by invitation only. Not receiving a callback does not mean you are not cast.

If you are called back, you will receive an email with:

• Specific materials to prepare 

• Your assigned callback time between 5:00 and 8:00pm. 

Please keep this date available.

Optional Audition Workshops

Date: July 21 

Times: 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM 

Duration: Approximately 2 hours 

What to Expect from the workshop:

• Learn the audition dance 

• Review audition songs 

• Q&A about the audition process 

• Optional tap dance audition for a featured number
  (No experience needed. Everyone is encouraged to try! You are welcome to leave if you decide not to stay for this part of the workshop.) 

Audition Requirements

Prepare one of the song choices (you will receive the link to these once you submit your audition form.)

Be ready to: 

• Sing the song of your choice

• Perform a dance with your group

• Possibly read from the script 

Rehearsal Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30–8:30 PM (starting August 11) 

Saturdays: 12:00–3:00 PM (9/12, 9/19, 9/26) 

Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal in August.
Location: First Act Studio

Please list all conflicts on your audition form. A full schedule will be provided after casting.

Tech Week & Performances

Tech Week Begins: October 5 - No conflicts allowed without prior approval 

Location: Derry Opera House 

Time: 5:30–9:00 PM 

Performances: 

Friday @ 7:00 PM 

Saturday @ 2:00 PM (followed by strike) 

Production Fee & Participation

Fee: $125 (due at first rehearsal) 

EFA will be accepted 

We do offer family pricing, payment plans, and other discounts. We never want the cost of a program to be the reason that someone does not participate. If the cost causes a financial burden, please reach out to Kellie privately (after the cast list is announced) to determine how we can help. 

Family Participation Requirements

Volunteer Requirement: 

• Each family must choose one task (ex. Costumes, Props/Sets, Load-in, Concessions, Fan Mail Sales, 50/50 Sales, Greeter, Green Room Chaperone)

• Help with strike after the final performance 

Fundraising Requirement:

• Participate in any group fundraiser 

• Secure one sponsorship 

• Provide individually wrapped refreshments for concessions 

Fundraising Opt-Out Option (there is no Opt-Out for the Volunteer Requirement):

• $50 per family (Unfortunately, EFA is not accepted for this fee) 

Casting Note

While we aim to cast everyone, depending on turnout, this may not always be possible.