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​This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award-winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice.

​Cast List
may be viewed here.

​Actor's Script
may be viewed here.

​Performances
Feb 16, 17, 18 - 7pm
First Full-Cast Rehearsal:  Wednesday, Nov. 30,  3pm - 6pm
Click here to view Calendar

Rehearsals

What are rehearsals like?
Oveview:
  • In an effort to respect everyone's personal time after school, we will create an efficient rehearsal schedule in a way that will minimize student's "just sitting around" time.
  • The list of exact cast members needed at each rehearsal will be listed each week on BOTH this website's Home Page and the Calendar.
Expectations:
To help us make the rehearsal process work for the entire cast and team, please:
  1. Be at every rehearsal for which you are called.
  2. Bring your script, highlighter, and water to each rehearsal.
  3. Arrive 5 minutes before start time, so you're ready to go at the start time.
  4. Have your snack and use the bathroom BEFORE rehearsal.
  5. Communicate with us - ahead of time - of any unavoidable conflicts (eg. medical).  You can use the "Conflict Form" on this website on your Parent Area page.

Rehearsal Schedule:
At each rehearsal, we'll be teaching specific parts to specific people; if you're supposed to be there, and you're not, then we have to teach it to you at another time - this affects everyone else in the cast by putting us behind.  Of course, we'll work around emergencies when they come up.
  • Rehearsals will be held after school from 3:00 to 5:30, or 5:00-7:30, depending on conflicts.  We may also have a few weekend rehearsals which would begin late afternoons. Exact times will be posted on this website in advance.
  • Not everyone will need to be at every rehearsal. Those with larger roles will need to be at more rehearsals than others.
  • The Rehearsal Schedule can be found on the Home Page Calendar.  It will be created at least 1 week in advance as much as possible. As long as everyone communicates their conflicts, the schedule shouldn't change within that week.
  • It's important that we have everyone's conflicts as soon as you know of them, and AT LEAST 1 week ahead of time.
  • All rehearsals will start promptly at the published starting time.  We will take pride in being respectful of everyone's time, and will start AND end ON TIME. So this means students are in their seats ready to go BY 3:00; and we'll make sure we dismiss you on time too!
  • The week leading up to the show is called “Tech Week”, and everyone will be called to every rehearsal.
WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT?
  • Rehearsals will be held roughly 2-3 times/week after school - but not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.
  • We may also have 1 or 2 FULL CAST Sunday rehearsals throughout the process.
  • We try to make the rehearsal schedule as consistent as possible from week to week.
  • The schedule will usually be posted at least 1 week in advance.
  • LEAD ROLES:  Being in a Lead Role will require MORE rehearsals, so be sure you're able to commit to the rehearsals before accepting your role.
  • Once you are CAST in the show, you must attend all of the rehearsals for which you're scheduled.
  • If you have weekly conflicts you must let us know ahead of time - during audition signups, if possible.

Your Direction Team

Upside Arts is a theatrical production company for Seacoast area youth and teens that aims to build confidence, sense of self, and empathy through thoughtful, original, and creative storytelling.
​Learn more: www.theupsideartscompany.org.