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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4>PERFORMANCES....</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Friday, November 9th at 7pm</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Saturday, November 10th at 2pm and 7pm</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Sunday, November 11th at 2pm</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>Produced/Directed/Choreographed by: Krisitna Kennedy-Babcock</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>AGES 6-18 years old are eligible for this fall
program! Tuition will be $175. Auditions are scheduled for <U>Monday
evening, August 13th from 5-7:30pm</U> at the James Meader Theater at
Russell Sage in Troy. A $25.00 audition fee must be paid at the time of
audition, if you are cast this fee will be applied to your tuition. If not
cast your original check will be returned to you. No auditions are allowed
unless the fee is paid. If you decline your role all fees paid are non
refundable. Audition forms can be requested in advance by emailing <A
href=""><FONT color=#000000>caps@nycap.rr.com</FONT></A> . There are
approximately 40 roles available. Be prepared to sing and also read if
asked. If you have NOT worked with CAPS before please bring a photo we can
keep. Rehearsals begin at the end of August and are
held evenings and an occassional weekend day through November. Please
bring all conflicts with you to the auditions for this time
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<DIV><FONT size=2>*this is the audition venue only, rehearsals will be at
St. Marys in East Greenbush and performance venue will be announced
shortly. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>If you are unable to attend the auditions this evening we can
schedule by appointment only auditions the <U>prior</U> week (Aug. 6th)
between 9am and 4pm in Albany. However, we do prefer to see everyone at
the open auditions if possible since all staff will be there. You must
email <A href=""><FONT color=#000000>caps@nycap.rr.com</FONT></A> for an
appointment.</DIV>
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<DIV>Out on the open sea, Prince Eric pursues a mysterious voice despite
the protests of his guardian, Grimsby ("Fathoms Below"). Far beneath the
waves, the crab Sebastian has prepared a concert for that features King
Triton’s youngest child, Ariel ("Daughters of Triton"), but she has snuck
up to the surface with her best friend, Flounder. There, they learn about
the human treasure she has found from the seagull Scuttle ("Human Stuff").
Meanwhile, the sea witch Ursula and her lackey eels, Flotsam and Jetsam,
bemoan their exile and plot to regain power from Triton using Ariel as
bait. King Triton scolds Ariel for going to the surface and appoints
Sebastian as her chaperone. Ariel retreats to her grotto and dreams of
living on land ("Part of Your World"). Upon discovering her collection of
human objects, Sebastian extols the virtues of the ocean ("Under the
Sea"). Distracted by the shadow of a great ship, Ariel swims to the
surface and finds the handsome Prince Eric on board. Suddenly, lightning
strikes the ship, sending Prince Eric overboard ("The Storm"). Ariel darts
into action and brings the unconscious prince to shore ("Part of Your
World – Reprise"). Her song wakes Prince Eric, but she has disappeared
into the waves. <BR><BR>Back underwater, the Mersisters grill Flounder
about Ariel’s odd behavior ("She's in Love"). Furious about Ariel’s
contact with a human, King Triton destroys all her precious objects.
Flotsam and Jetsam find Ariel in despair and lure her to the sea witch’s
lair. Ursula offers to change Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice
("Poor Unfortunate Souls"). Prince Eric must kiss her within three days or
Ariel will turn back into a mermaid and become Ursula’s slave. On the
beach, Prince Eric finds Ariel and brings her home to the palace.
Sebastian follows to protect Ariel but finds himself in jeopardy in Chef
Louis’s kitchen ("Les Poissons"). Ariel’s silence prompts Prince Eric to
find other ways to communicate, like dancing ("One Step Closer"), but he
is still haunted by the mysterious voice. On the second day, Sebastian
calls on lagoon animals to serenade the couple ("Kiss the Girl"), but
Flotsam and Jetsam cause a commotion that blocks their
kiss.<BR><BR>Grimsby arranges a singing contest on the third day to locate
the owner of the mysterious voice and thus a bride for Prince Eric. When
Ariel breaks through the crowd and dances, Prince Eric realizes how much
he loves her and begins to propose. However, the sun sets and the spell is
broken, turning Ariel back into a mermaid and drawing her into the sea.
Sebastian rushes to warn King Triton, who agrees to hand over his trident
and take Ariel’s place as Ursula’s slave ("Poor Unfortuate Souls –
Reprise"). When Prince Eric attempts to rescue Ariel, Ursula loses control
of her magic shell and Ariel’s voice is restored. Trident in hand, Ursula
attempts to harness the power of the seas but creates a whirlpool that
destroys her and the eels. With peace restored, Ariel returns the trident
to her father. King Triton realizes how much Ariel cares for Prince Eric
and decides to restore her humanity. He gently deposits her on the shore,
and Prince Eric rushes up and proposes. As Ariel answers, Prince Eric
realizes that it has been her voice all along ("Part of Your World –
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">ARIEL</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Ariel, the
heroine of our story, is a little mermaid who longs to be human.
Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role. Ariel has
some beautiful solos but must be able to convey meaning through
gesture once she loses her voice. <BR>Bb3 - Eb5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">CARLOTTA</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Carlotta is the
headmistress in Prince Eric’s palace and Ariel’s greatest human
ally. She needs to be warm and maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">CHEF LOUIS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Chef Louis is
the over-the-top head chef in the palace. He is always wild and
frenetic. This is an excellent featured role for a comedic
performer. <BR>A3 - C5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">CHEFS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Chefs are
Chef Louis’s assistants. The music in “Les Poissons” can be
challenging, so good choral singers are a plus for this group.
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">FLOTSAM &
JETSAM</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Flotsam and
Jetsam are Ursula’s slippery spies. These electric eels are sinister
and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and
devious while still being heard on stage. Flotsam and Jetsam can be
played by boys or girls. <BR>C4 - C#5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">FLOUNDER</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Flounder is
Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end.
This spunky fish also has a show-stopping solo in “She’s in Love.”
Flounder can be cast with a girl or a boy with an unchanged voice.
This may be a wonderful role for a younger performer who is ready to
take the next step into the spotlight. <BR>G3 - Db5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">GRIMSBY</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Grimsby is
Prince Eric’s prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and
constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. While
Grimsby does have some singing to do, strong acting trumps singing
ability for this role. <BR>E4 - C5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">GULLS</TD>
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<P>The Gulls are Scuttle’s flock of zany “back-up singers” who help
explain human stuff to Ariel. There are three principal gulls
written in the score and ensemble gulls. B3 - G5 <BR></P></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">KING TRITON</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">KING TRITON
rules the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. This non-singer
needs to command the stage as a strong leader but also show the
tenderness of a parent. Cast a mature performer who feels
comfortable playing father to Ariel and the Mersisters. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">LAGOON
ANIMALS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Lagoon
Animals try to convince Prince Eric to kiss Ariel. May double as the
Sea Creatures. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">MERFOLK</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Merfolk of
King Triton’s Court and may double as Sea Creatures. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">MERSISTERS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Mersisters
(Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) are Ariel’s
siblings and full of personality and sass. These are great roles to
showcase talented singers and dancers who can create and play six
distinctive characters. <BR>G3 - G5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">PILOT</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Pilot is
the head sailor on Prince Eric’s ship. This nautical expert who
entertains the sailors with wild tales of the sea presents an
opportunity to highlight a developing performer. The Pilot has a few
speaking lines, but his singing voice is most important. <BR>Bb3 -
C5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">PRINCE ERIC</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Prince Eric is
the adventurous prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Look for a
charming performer with a sensitive nature. Prince Eric has a few
small solos, but it is more important to cast a strong actor in this
role. <BR>B3 - D5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">PRINCESSES</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The six
Princesses try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric.
Since none of them possesses the voice Prince Eric is searching for,
cast actresses who can create an exaggerated and comedic personality
through song. E4 - G5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SAILORS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Sailors are
the crew of Prince Eric’s ship. They are eager for adventure and
ready to tackle a storm. The Sailors can be played by boys or girls
and may double as Sea Chorus. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SCUTTLE</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Scuttle is the
know-it-all seagull who serves as Ariel’s expert on humans. He is
funny and off-beat. While a good singer will rock “Human Stuff,” a
performer with good comedic timing who is willing to have fun with
Scuttle’s eccentricities is needed. <BR>B3 - E5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SEA CHORUS</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Sea Chorus
is responsible for creating each world within the show. Look for
performers who can move gracefully and are capable of being part of
a scene without drawing focus. This can also be an opportunity to
showcase some of your more skilled dancers. The Sea Chorus may
double as Merfolk, Sea Creatures and Lagoon Animals. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SEA
CREATURES</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Sea
Creatures are the ensemble under water animals in King Triton’s
court. They can include as few or as many performers as your
production permits. There are several moments to showcase both
dancers and singers in “Under the Sea.” <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SEAHORSE</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Seahorse is
the court herald for King Triton. This part is a good role for a
young performer with a clear speaking voice. <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">SEBASTIAN</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Sebastian is
the meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe while
getting to lead some of the most memorable songs in the show! Look
for a strong singer who can also handle Sebastian’s emotional range.
Sebastian can be played by a boy or girl. <BR>A3 - D5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">TENTACLES</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">The Tentacles
are extensions of Ursula, perhaps the poor unfortunate souls who are
now trapped in her lair. Look for six or eight performers who work
well together and can move as a unit. <BR>C4 - C#5 <BR></TD></TR>
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<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">URSULA</TD>
<TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 8px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Ursula is the
manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. She is
cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Cast a mature performer who can bring out this villain’s humor while
finding texture in Ursula’s complexity. Ursula’s songs can be
challenging, so look for a singer who will feel comfortable with
these solos. <BR>F3 - C#5 <BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!--"''"-->
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<LI>Fathoms Below
<LI>Daugthers of Triton
<LI>Humans Stuff
<LI>Part of Your World
<LI>Under the Sea
<LI>The Storm
<LI>Part of Your World (Reprise 1)
<LI>Part of Your World (Reprise 2)
<LI>She's in Love
<LI>Poor Unfortunate Souls
<LI>Les Poissons
<LI>One Step Closer
<LI>Kiss the Girl
<LI>The Contest
<LI>Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise)
<LI>Part of Your World (Finale)
<LI>Under the Sea (Bows)
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