Please note: The licensed production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid does not include the songs “Human Stuff”, “I Want the Good Times Back”, “The World Above (Reprise)”, and “I Want the Good Times Back (Reprise)”.

Added songs include: “Daddy’s Little Angel” & “Daddy’s Little Angel (Reprise)”

Those who have not worked with Untold Stories Theatre in the past may be asked to have an interview with the Artistic Directors once they have submitted. These interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of interviewees.

We are a company that is committed to providing opportunities for all of our team members, and we strongly encourage anyone and everyone to submit for our show, no matter race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age or genetic information. Should you require any accommodations or assistance with the submission process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.

Untold Stories Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation.

Select team members may be asked to complete a police background check should this production involve person(s) under the age of 18. The cost of this check will be discussed upon offer for those team members for whom it will be required.

To view all of our Policies and Procedures, please visit our Volunteer Portal.

Untold Stories Theatre is seeking production team members from Calgary and the surrounding area with all backgrounds and experience levels to submit for Disney’s The Little Mermaid for the following roles:

Please read this entire page before submitting to ensure that you are able to commit to this show!

Music Director

• Leads the musical side of the production by teaching, rehearsing, and polishing all of the show’s music with the cast.

• Knowledge in reading music is required.

• Knowledge in playing the piano an asset.

• Mentorship available.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Choreographer

• Leads the dance side of the production by teaching, rehearsing, and polishing all of the show’s choreography with the cast.

• Knowledge in various dance styles an asset.

• Knowledge in Musical Theatre dance styles (jazz, ballet, potentially tap) and Caribbean and Latin American dance styles (salsa, merengue, tango, cha-cha) an asset.

• We are potentially looking at have Co-Choreographers for this production, please indicate your comfort level with this on the submission form.

• Mentorship available.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Stage Manager

• The organizational backbone of the production! Oversees rehearsals, keeps everyone on schedule, runs tracks and sound cues during rehearsals and performances, and ensures everything behind the scenes goes off without a hitch.

• Required to be available during shows.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Assistant Stage Manager

• The backstage superheroes. Ready to jump in wherever needed, helping with quick changes, set transitions, prop tracking, and keeping the show running seamlessly.

• Required to be available during shows.

Sound Designer

• Designs and programs all sound elements, from effects to microphone setup, helping create the perfect audio atmosphere for the show.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Lighting Designer

• Designs and installs all lighting elements for the production, working closely with the creative team to bring each scene to life.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Set Designer/Decorator

• Designs, builds, and creates the sets and scenes according to the directors vision, bringing the world to life!

• Previous Set Design experience is suggested.

• Mentorship available.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Master Carpenter

• Collaborates with the Set Designer to bring the physical world of the show to life. Builds, assembles, and maintains the set pieces for the production.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Props Designer

• Designs, sources, and creates the props that help tell the story on stage.

• Mentorship available.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Hair and Makeup Designer

• Designs the hair and makeup looks for the entire cast, bringing characters to life through creative styling.
  May also need to teach cast members how to:

  • Apply stage makeup

  • Style hair for performance

  • Properly wear and care for wigs

• MAY be required to be available during shows.

• Must be over 18 years of age.

Lighting Operator

• Runs the lighting board during performances, following cues under the guidance of the Stage Manager.

• Required to be available during shows.

Sound Operator

• Runs the sound board during performances, using a cue book to execute microphone cues.

• Required to be available during shows.

Several roles are required to begin preparation (including meetings) before rehearsals start as per Untold Stories Theatre’s practices.

Submission Deadline: September 20th, 2026.

PRODUCTION DATES

Auditions

January 3rd, 5th, 7th & 10th, 2027

• Weeknights: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

• Weekends: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Callbacks: January 17th, 2027

  • 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Only the Directors, Choreographer, Music Director, Producer and Stage Manager are required to attend auditions and callbacks. Assistant Stage Managers will be asked to help out as greeters alternating audition days.

Rehearsals

February 28th - June 3rd, 2027

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

• Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

A meet and greet will happen one hour before the first rehearsal for important notes for the team from the Producer and Directors of the show.

All production team members are required to attend the First Rehearsal/Read Through.

Production Meetings

February 28th - May 30th, 2027

• Every second Sunday before rehearsals: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Production meetings are in person and are a requirement for all production team members. All conflicts for production meetings must be reflected on your application for the show.

Tech Days

June 6th - 10th, 2027

• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

• Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

All production team members are required for all Tech Days/Evenings.

Shows

June 11th - 26th, 2027

• Weekdays & Saturdays: 7 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays: 2 p.m.

Only the Stage Management Team, Producer and Operators are required for show dates.

Strike

June 26th, 2027

• Post Show

ALL PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND.