Ariel

A mermaid who longs to be human, is curious and adventurous. While she doesn't always feel understood, she deeply loves her friends and family. She is a dreamer and sees the world in unique ways, whether collecting everyday human stuff or dancing with a flock of seagulls.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Ursula

The evil Sea Witch who tries to overthrow King Triton, is cunning and devious. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants. 

Gender: female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Scuttle

Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators.

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: A3

Scooter

Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators.

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Skipper

Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators.

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Sebastian

A high-strung crab, serves as an advisor to King Triton and watches over Ariel. He is a stickler for the rules and a dramatic worrier, but he can be the life of the party when it comes to celebrating the world underwater. 

Gender: male

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: A3

Flounder

Ariel's best friend, is a sweet and sincere fish who is loyal to the end. Flounder is nervous about the human world but shares Ariel's fascination and curiosity about life on land. 

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Prince Eric

Prince Eric is an adventurous prince who feels most at home sailing the open seas. Kind and courageous, he connects with Ariel instantly over their shared desire to explore the world.

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: G3

King Triton

King Triton, father to Ariel and her six sisters, is the powerful ruler of the sea. This primarily speaking role needs to command the stage as a self-assured leader but also show the tenderness of a parent

Gender: male

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Flotsam and Jetsam

A pair of electric eels, are Ursula's slippery spies. These two are sinister and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard onstage. 

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Grimsby

Prince Eric's buttoned-up guardian, is rigid in personality and constantly reminding the prince of his responsibility to the throne. 

Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana)

Ariel's older sisters who are full of personality and sass. These spunky sisters are passionate about performing. Though they do not always understand Ariel, they love their youngest sister deeply. 

Gender: female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Sea Chorus

Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the underwater world. They are all part of King Triton's kingdom and should feel like a community, but each have their own individual personalities.

Sailors

The crew of Prince Eric's ship. They are eager for adventure and brave in the face of danger. 

Merfolk

Members of King Triton's Court who can double as the Sea Chorus when not specifically assigned as merpeople. 

Gulls

A flock of zany seagulls who join in "Positoovity" to help cheer up Ariel.