Registration is NOW OPEN!
Spring 2026 Super Show
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Open to 1st- 12th grades
The Little Mermaid is a part of the long awaited JAC "Super Show" series where all ages and locations perform together to create one big musical masterpiece! Last year's super show production of Beetlejuice Jr featured 70 junior actors of all ages!
Performances
June 5-7
Mandatory Dates
May 30th ALL CAST Rehearsal at JAC
(have conflicts May 30-31, email Jessie to see if you can be excused for those dates!)
May 31-June 4th at The Howard Brubeck Theatre
*call times are dependent on casting (after school hours)
June 5-7 Performances
Rehearsal Options
Beggining the first weekend in March
(you will fill out your availabilty on the registration form and be put in ONE SLOT)
SORRENTO VALLEY
Saturdays 12-2
Saturdays 3-7
Saturdays 3-9 *suggested for lead roles
Sundays 10-12
ENCINITAS- Sundays 11-1:30
Your rehearsal time slot will be assigned after casting has completed. On the registration form, you will fill out availability between saturdays and sundays with options in Sorrento Valley and Encinitas
All Performances will be presented in the 261 seat Howard Brubeck Theatre
How to Register
STEP ONE: Fill out the Registration Form
STEP ONE: Fill out the Registration Form
STEP ONE: Fill out the Registration Form
What questions to expect in the form
-name, age contact ect.
-past experience
-roles auditioning for
What questions to expect in the form
-name, age contact ect.
-past experience
-roles auditioning for
You will be asked to input all rehearsal times that you are available. After, auditions, your junior actor will be placed into one of these rehearsal times. HINT: The more slots you are available for, the more roles you can be considered for
Options available on Saturdays and Sundays in Sorrento Valley and Encinitas
*High School Students ONLY- You have the opportunity to audition for "specific roles only" this means if you are not cast in one of the specified roles listed on your form, you will not be in the show and your fees will be reimbursed. If you want to be considered for all roles, you can specify that as well
STEP TWO: Record Video Audition
STEP ONE: Fill out the Registration Form
STEP ONE: Fill out the Registration Form
Once step 1 is complete, begin working on your audition!
*Have an actor that is new to theater and nervous about auditioning?! No problem! Contact the Director, Jessie, to discuss your options in getting your new junior actor into their first stage production! (858)333-6473
THE AUDITION
DUE February 22nd 2026
-Submit a 1 minute vocal audit
Once step 1 is complete, begin working on your audition!
*Have an actor that is new to theater and nervous about auditioning?! No problem! Contact the Director, Jessie, to discuss your options in getting your new junior actor into their first stage production! (858)333-6473
THE AUDITION
DUE February 22nd 2026
-Submit a 1 minute vocal audition. Songs must be musical theater and you must sing to a backing track (do not pick a song from Little Mermaid)
-Begin your video with a verbal "slate" stating Name, Age, Parts you are auditioning for and the song you are singing
-Email your submission to info@JuniorActorsCompany.com and make sure to include your junior actors first and last name
SAVE THE DATE
Callbacks- February 28th time tbd and depending on role being called back for
Rehearsals will begin March 7-8. Your rehearsal time slot will be assigned after casting has completed
Cost
Non- Refundable Registration Fee- $200
This fee reserves your spot in the show and confirms commitment to the production.
Production Fee- $355-395
Production fees are due at the first rehearsal. Cost varies depending on the role as not every cast works with the music director each week.
**Note these fees are separate charges. Total amount will be between $545-595
Additional Info
Production fees are non-refundable. Actors are not allowed to only audition for specific parts. All parts are important! For monthly payment plans, If your Junior Actor drops out of the show you are still responsible for the full production fee
Production fees only cover a portion of the costs included in putting on these large scale productions. Please understand there are no exceptions to our refund policy