Summer Musical
Summer Musical FAQs
Rehearsal Schedule
View the complete rehearsal schedule for Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Rehearsals start Monday, July 6, 2026.
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- The cast list will be published and emailed to everyone participating in the audition process by the midnight on April 2.
- Cast members have until APRIL 13 to commit to their role offer. (A link for Role Acceptance will be sent along with the cast list.)
- The schedule will be sent out along with the cast list so that you can ensure that you are able to be present at the rehearsals that your character is called for.
- In general the rehearsal calendar is as follows:
- July 6-25: 12pm-5pm (for those who are called to rehearse, depending on show sections)
- July 27-29 the full cast will rehearse from 1-5, then only cast involved in flying tricks from 5:30-9:30
- July 30th forward all rehearsals (except the Sunday afternoon sitzprobe on Aug 2) are in the evening.
- The show opens Aug 6 and runs 2 weekends.
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No. The orchestra is convened by special communication with Mr. Fox and other orchestra section leaders. High School level and higher is required for participation in the orchestra, upon approval of section leaders and the conductor. We encourage well-accomplished and advanced high school musicians to be a part of the show, but also take care to ensure the challenge is an appropriate one for each student and where they might be in their musical journey.
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Yes. Part of the audition “test” is for us to see if you are willing make the show a priority.
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It is FREE. We will ask that you provide some basic costume under layers (black/tan pants, white shirt, t-shirt, shoes, etc…) but costumes and accessories will be provided.
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You do not have to be enrolled in CKSD to be a part of the show! If you live in the area, and make the commitment to be a part of the production and attend all rehearsals and performances, you are welcome to join us!
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View the complete rehearsal schedule; rehearsals start Monday, July 6.
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Students in the ENSEMBLE may miss up to 2 (only) rehearsals prior to July 30, and then nothing after that.
Students who are NAMED characters, may miss only 1 rehearsal prior to July 30, and then none after that.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film
produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and
written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
