Paramount Productions
OPEN AUDITION NOTICE

AUDITION DATES & LOCATION
October 14 & 15, 2026 @ 4:00-7:00 PM
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

ELIGIBILITY
Auditions are for actors age 8-18.
Performers must have turned 8 and be no older than 18 by January 15, 2027 to be eligible.

PERFORMANCE DATES
January 15-17, 2027

👇 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 👇

Audition slots are first come, first served. Choose one (1) audition date and come at a time between 4 and 7 p.m. that works for you; no need to sign up beforehand!
Parents should be prepared to fill out an audition form with contact information and the student’s rehearsal availability upon arrival to the Paramount.
Students will prepare a short song or part of a song (1 minute or less, please). An accompanist is NOT provided. Students should bring a karaoke track or pre-recorded accompaniment and will connect to the speaker via Bluetooth; CD playback will not be available. The student may also choose to bring their own accompanist; a piano will be provided.
Rehearsals will begin in early November. More information will be provided at the audition time.

CALLBACKS

Invited callbacks will take place on the evening of Monday, October 19 at the Paramount; students will find out no later than Friday, October 16 if they have been offered a callback.

A mandatory meeting will be held for all students who are cast and their parents on the evening of Mon., Oct. 26.
Please direct any questions to Katie Hahn, Director of Paramount Productions, at khahn@paramountabilene.com.

SHOW DESCRIPTION

From MTIshows.com:

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.