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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

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.

TECH WEEK: May 12-17 2025

SHOW DATES: May 15-17 (4 SHOWS)

THEATRE: FRANKLIN PARK ARTS CENTER

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ADMITTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

We are so excited for you to audition for The LCP Main Stage! Please remember when preparing that while we are auditioning with the show in mind, we are looking for members who show a desire and willingness to grow in this program. Our decisions will be made based on student’s ability to show talent, work ethic and passion for MUSICAL THEATRE. No prior experience is required. Notifications of entry into the program will be sent out within a week following auditions. Please note that roles for our selected show WILL NOT be allocated until the Kick-Off for the program. As an educational program we prioritize the growth and development of our members and WILL NOT allocate roles until after we have selected members for the program. 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Accepting students ages 10-18
• Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2024 (1:30PM-4PM)
• Please prepare ONE MINUTE of a Music Theater song. Songs may be sung with a track or acapella. We will have a bluetooth speaker availble in order to connect mobile devices to play music tracks. A piano will not be available. 
• Auditions will include a vocal, acting, and movement portion. Please be aware that you must stay for the entire group audition in order to be considered for accpetance into the program. 
• Please be prepared to bring a recent Head Shot as well as a recent resume.
• If you have any questions, please contact THE LCP STAFF.  We are here to help!
• If you would like assistance in preparing for your audition, consider booking a few Coaching Sessions!

READY TO AUDITION? FOLLOW THESE STEPS!

1. Sign Up For an Audition Time Slot
2. Complete & Submit Your Audition Form
3. Print, Review, and Practice the Audition Sides for reading Cold Scenes with others as well as prepare to sing any of the songs if asked.  ACTING SIDES    MUSIC SIDES
4. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION

If for any reason you are not able to make the live audition date, please contact us for an alternative.

BREAK A LEG!

LCP Main Stage Members who opt to continue their training and participate in LCP (Fall) Festival Division & The Junior Theatre Festival will be GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE into that program but will need to audition again for role placement for participation in The Junior Theatre Festival.

Main Stage Members who opt to participate in the LCP Festival Division will also receive a 15% Discount on Festival Division Tuition Fees.

VOCAL CONDITIONING (WEDNESDAYS, 7PM-8PM)

Student members will learn intermediate-to-advanced vocal techniques to help with vocal flexibility, projection, and purity of tone. They will also work specifically on learning to express their characters through the voice while still maintaining healthy singing techniques. In any performance strong, healthy voices make for a strong, healthy show.

CHARACTERIZATION & ACTOR TRAINING (WEDNESDAYS, 8PM-9PM)

Student members will learn the basics of building a character from the script out onto the stage. We will incorporate the Stanislavski method of acting in our training to give students a strong foundation in their performance. Characterization and Actor Training will assist the student members in developing their performance. It will also provide them with a foundation of knowledge and skills that they will continue to use throughout their career.

DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE (SATURDAYS, 12PM-1PM)

Student members will learn intermediate-to-advanced dance techniques to build a strong foundation for dance in musical theatre. They will learn technique in major dance styles (Ballet and Jazz) and show specific styles (Tap, Modern, Hip Hop) if required. Students will also learn how to express their characters and feeling through dance, using their technique to enhance their performance. This course will provide students with a strong and essential foundation of dance that they will use in throughout their musical theatre journey. 

Rehearsals will generally be held Saturdays, 1:30-6:30PM and select Sundays if necessary.

Attendance is key to success in the program. Availability and attendance will affect acceptance and role allocation. 

TECHNICAL THEATRE REQUIREMENT & FAMILY PARTICIPATION

Part of deepening your understanding of what goes into a production is exposure to the technical side of a show. All accepted company members will be required to help out with some area of tech, whether it be set building/painting, props, or costumes. This means that your student member will need to attend scheduled workdays. During the workdays we will address these areas of the production, and each student member will be required to complete these Hours. 

FAMILY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT

Main Stage Member Families will be required to volunteer for at least one of our tech areas: 

Front of House

Costumes

Tech Assistance (set building/props)

Marketing/Sponsorships

2025 TUITION: $1900 per student

-4 Monthly Installment Payment Plan Available- ($475/Month)

Tuition includes all Conservatory Training Courses, Rehearsals, Liscensing Fees, Performance Theatre Rental, All Live Performances, Professional Video Coverage Digital Download of shows, Professional Photos of the Dress Rehearsal, 4 Complimentary Tickets to final shows, All Creative & Tech Staff and Cast Shirts.

LCP MAIN STAGE is a 5 Month Educational Program (Jan - May)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER- Victor Lopez

ACTING COACH- Megan Sezey

MUSIC DIRECTOR- TBA

CHOREOGRAPHER- Marisa Lopez

STAGE MANAGER- TBA

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