Rehearsal dates – June 30 – Aug. 1
(No rehearsal on July 4 and never on weekends)
 
Performance Dates
August 2 at 7:00 PM
And August 3 at 2:00 PM
 
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is will be holding auditions for The Little Mermaid Jr on Thursday, June 26 from 10 AM until noon, and again from 1 PM until 2 PM at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center.  Students from ages 8 (or going into 2^nd grade) through 18 can audition for this show.  Both male and females are invited to audition.  The cost for kids to participate is $50.  For families with more than one child the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second and $15 for child number 3 and more. A limited number of no cost scholarships are available.  Please contact the Ohnward Fine Arts Center for more information on the scholarship program. All performers are allowed to keep all rehearsal materials.
 
This show will be directed by Ohnward Fine Arts Centers executive director Richard Hall.  Music direction by Linda Polk, Shannon Soenksen and Julie Weirup.  Piano accompanist will be Jenna Williams and choreography by Shannon Soenksen. 
 
Rehearsals are Monday through Friday from 10 AM until noon.  We will not rehearse on any weekends. Rehearsals will start for everyone on Monday, June 30 and run through F Friday, August 2.  If your child is in the show you will need to check the Ohnward Fine Arts Center Facebook page DAILY so you are aware of rehearsal changes. 
 
 
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.
 
Tickets – In Advance: Adults $12 Students $8
At the Door – Adults $15 Students $10
 
Cast Character Breakdown
Ariel                                                                                                                Prince Eric                                                                                                                 Sebastian                                                                                                        Flounder                                                                                                      King Triton                                                                                                               (Mersisters)                                                                                           Aquata                                                                                                             Andrina                                                                                                 Arista                                                                                                    Atina                                                                                                       Adella                                                                                                      Allana                                                                                                     Ursula                                                                                                      Tentacles                                                                                                           Flotsam                                                                                                    Jetsam                                                                                                    Scuttle                                                                                                     Gulls                                                                                                               Grimsby                                                                                                            Chef Louise                                        Chefs                                                                                                Carlotta                                                                                                             Princesses                                                                                                       Pilot                                                                                         Sailors                                                                                                      Seahorse                                                                                                         Sea Chorus                                                                                                      Sea Creatures                                                                                         Merfolk                                                                                                     Lagoon Animals
 
Adult Volunteers Are Needed for these Areas:
Help with set painting
Help out with costumes
Help with set construction
Willing to make or construct prop items
Help backstage for both rehearsals and shows
 
For questions, please call the Ohnward Fine Arts Center at 566-652-9815 or email Richard Hall at Director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
 
To schedule an early audition date if you are unable to make the June 26 time slot, please contact Richard Hall at 563-652-9815.
 
The shows approximate runtime is one hour.