Disney World Seeking Performers for New Little Mermaid Show, Rehearsals Set for Spring 2025

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Posted: Wednesday November 27, 2024 10:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Live Entertainment is officially on the hunt for performers to bring the reimagined The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure to life at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. A casting call has been issued for full-time and sub roles for the new theatrical production, slated to debut in the summer of 2025.

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Submissions will be accepted until December 11, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by January 16, 2025, with in-person callbacks scheduled for January 29, 2025, in Orlando, FL. Rehearsals are expected to begin in March or April 2025.

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure was initially slated to open in fall 2024, but was delayed until summer 2025. Disney had previously held casting for the show in February 2024.

The original Voyage of the Little Mermaid show, which premiered in 1992, closed its doors in 2020 amid the pandemic and did not return.

About the Show

Inspired by the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios classic The Little Mermaid, this live production will feature a fresh take on Ariel's journey to explore the human world. Guests can expect musical numbers inspired by the film, including iconic songs such as Part of Your World, Poor Unfortunate Souls, and Kiss the Girl. The show promises cutting-edge effects, imaginative set pieces, and a bold new design.

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Roles Available

Disney is seeking performers for two lead roles:

Ariel

Height: 5'2" - 5'6"
Description: A spirited, curious, fun-loving mermaid princess with a lyrical pop soprano voice and the ability to belt up to C.
Audition Material: Part of Your World (Parts 1 and 2), with acting sides showcasing Ariel's wonder and determination.

Prince Eric

Height: 5'10" - 6'0"
Description: Charismatic and fearless, Eric is a true romantic searching for his heart's desire. This is a non-singing role.
Audition Material: Acting sides featuring Eric's passion for finding Ariel and defying expectations.

For more details on audition requirements and to access audition materials, visit Disney Auditions.

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celluloid11 days ago

Not really. It typically takes the time for those shows to return because post HHN, it is a calm time before the Thanksgiving Week Storm. It reeturned for that. And was ready to go as soon as the parade ended its summer run and Christmas parade started right up. 20 days is less than three weeks. Cinesational also opened with a new drone sequence. Mermaid was a net loss in the first place and has been closed for a lot longer than 2o days(years) And ya know. EPIC is opening an entirely new theme park with a bunch of entertainment and still knocking entertainment out of the park. Your random jab falls flat in comparison.

MisterPenguin11 days ago

Monstrified real-world allusion...

MagicHappens197111 days ago

I don't think we expected a new facade, just a new marquee for the show. I don't think we'll see any extensive work to this area anytime soon.

IMDREW12 days ago

Is this still getting a nice new facade?

gerarar14 days ago

I wonder if the previous equity contracts were cancelled/terminated from the postponement and delay to next year. They already had the casts selected and rehearsals done back in August iirc. One the actors I follow on IG that was casted as Ariel found another gig, so maybe so.

TTA9414 days ago

I would assume those two will come soon.

jrhwdw14 days ago

We knew already this was delayed till Summer 2025..... Also, it took USF 20 Days after HHN to return their Nighttime Spectacular... CineSational should have been ready to go as soon as HHN ended like HEA.

Ayla14 days ago

Wasn't this show supposed to be already open??

rd80514 days ago

You mean the show that was supposed to be open already, doesn't have a full cast? CLASSSSSIC.

jrhwdw14 days ago

1 Casting Call down......2 to Go!!!!(Villans & Starlight)

ToTBellHop14 days ago

I guess we won’t be hearing, “Wild, Uncharted Waters”.

DCBaker14 days ago

Disney Live Entertainment is once again looking for vocalists and actors for The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure in a new casting call. Here's what Disney included about potential in-person auditions and rehearsal dates: Potential in-person callbacks will be scheduled on January 29th in Orlando, FL. Candidates invited to the callback will be notified by January 16th. Those selected candidates should make themselves available for the in-person callbacks to be considered for this show. Potential rehearsal to begin March/April 2025.