The Little Mermaid: Panto

Production Company
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Producer(s)
Patricia Brooke
Director(s)
Kerri Norris
Casting Director(s): 
Crystal Weltzin
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$25 per performance - King Triton
$50 per performance - Debris & Detritus
$75 per performance - Flounder, Bisque, Eric
Volunteer Role - Ensemble

Audition Date(s)
June 15th 10am-2pm
Audition Location
RCTC Studio, 10660 City Parkway, Surrey BC V3T 4C7
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Surrey: December 19-21, 26-28, 2025 (TECH December 17 & 18, 2025) New Westminster: January 2-4, 2026 (Tech December 30/31, 2025)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Surrey Arts Centre & Massey Theatre, New Westminster
Submission Deadline
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Submission Instructions

Application for Submissions: Please send your headshot and CV to Crystal Weltzin | auditions@rctheatreco.com

Prepare: Be prepared to read sides from the script and sing 1 minute of a song either A Cappella or bring a device to play your track (Your phone is acceptable). You may be asked to do a short movement sequence.

Project Synopsis
Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family!
Character 1
Eric
Age
20+
Gender
Female
Description
The Principal boy role is a male identifying character played by a female identifying actor. Strong singing, dance skills and comedic timing. Familiarity with traditional Panto character roles necessary. Must be comfortable working in heeled shoes. Open to casting a female-identifying or non-binary performer.
Character 2
Flounder
Age
20+
Gender
Male
Description
Idle Jack character, they are the friend to all the children in the audience and best friend to Ariel. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Played as a male-identifying character. Comfortable singing and dancing. Open to casting a male-identifying or non-binary performer.
Character 3
Bisque
Age
20+
Gender
Female
Description
Idle Jane character. Smart, savvy and clever. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Played as a female-identifying character. Comfortable singing and dancing. Open to casting a female-identifying or non-binary performer.
Character 4
King Triton
Age
20+
Gender
Open
Description
The King of the Pacific and Ariel's father. Comfortable singing and dancing.
Character 5
Debris
Age
16+
Gender
Open
Description
Sidekick to the lead villain. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Comfortable singing and dancing.
Additional Characters

Detritus - 16+, Open, Sidekick to the lead villain. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality.

Ensemble - All Ages, open, Comfortable singing and dancing. No experience necessary. Ensemble includes the following characters: Fish, merpeople, villagers, blacklight and Bog Beasts.