The Little Mermaid Audio Drama

(somewhat surprised) Flounder! What are you doing up here? Were you following me? / (giggling) You were worried about me? / (slowly realizing) Music... Music... MUSIC! OH NO! THE CONCERT! I completely forgot!

(worried) He fell in during the storm... I had to save him... He's not waking up. Was I too late? / (relieved) Wait, look! He's breathing! / (enamored) Look at him, Scuttle... he's so beautiful!

(arguing with her father) He wasn't a barbarian! He was drowning, I had to save him! / He was in need of help, and I gave it to him. / Do not use my mother as an excuse to be selfish! / (in response to being accused of being selfish) You act like all that matters is what makes you happy, but have you ever once considered me and my happiness? I hate it here! / All I want is to be treated like an adult, and all of you insist on treating me like a child!

(determined) King of the Sea, eh? Sounds like a guy to meet! / The sea is a vast place, old boy. Who's to say there isn't a King of the Sea? / Come on, Grim! Where's your sense of adventure? / I have dreams too... Dreams of one day exploring all the oceans... Dreams of meeting the King of the Sea himself!

(surprised and curious) Wait! I hear that voice again! We have to find where it's coming from! Someone could be in trouble! / (authoritatively) Then batten the hatches! We're searching for that voice!

(a little dizzy) A girl... rescued me! She pulled me right out of the surf! And she was singing! / That voice... It was so beautiful... I can't get it out of my head! / (determined) I'll prove it to you! I have to find her! And thank her for saving my life! / (low energy plea) Please... you have to believe me! She was real!

(annoyed) Tch, teenagers! You give them an inch and they swim all over you. / What she needs is constant supervision, your Majesty. If it were my daughter, I wouldn't let her out of my sight. / (in response to being told that he should be the supervisor) Exact- wait what?! / (in shock) But your Majesty! At least choose someone higher on the evolutionary scale!

(stoic, until realization) I was charged with looking after her, and if he finds out that she rescued a human- under... my watch... / (desperate to stay alive) New plan: we pretend the whole thing never happened. The sea king will never know! You won't tell him, I won't tell him! I stay in one piece and this whole situation goes to our graves. / (worried) ...We're doomed. We've got to find Ariel before the king does. This is some real hot water we've got ourselves in!

(angry until...) Out of the frying pan and into the fire... the things I do for you, young lady! Now I tell you what I'm gonna do. I'm going to march you right back home to your father and- / (... empathetic to resolved) So... So you can be miserable the rest of your life... It's true, I've got no backbone. Alright, child. I'm in. I swore to protect you and if that means helping you get a kiss from that human boy, then so be it.

(joyful) Greetings, benevolent merfolk and fish of these waters! Welcome to our celebration marking the 54th year of my reign! / Tonight will be a very special ceremony--a concert that I feel all present will enjoy... So without further ado, may I welcome our master of ceremonies!

(angry) Ariel? ARIEL?! Sebastian, what is the meaning of this?! / That's enough out of all of you! All I ask for is one time when I can feel proud of Ariel... and then she does this?! And YOU, Sebastian! Could you not confirm that Ariel was present before beginning your performance? / I will hear no excuses.

(drained) That girl will be the death of me, Sebastian... She's headstrong, stubborn, adventurous. / I fear she'll learn to fear me... I don't want that. I want her to see it's for her own good. I cannot do this on my own. She needs her mother, Sebastian.

(almost teasing) Well, whaddya know?! Look at what we got here! A genuine mermaid up on the surface! How ridonculously rare! / So what brings you up here, Ariel? / (excited until concerned) Ah I getcha... It's a beautiful day! Though I did see some dark clouds coming over from thataways... Hey what's the matter, kid? Why the long face?

(like a salesman) Dan da-dan! Here we have a piece in sistine condition! But what is it, you ask? / It's a special tool used in beauty saloons. Humans love to stylatize their hair in all sorts of fashions. This little doodad does it with much style and ease! A little primp here, a little twirl there, and voila! A-pompadour-able! This thingamaguckus is a must-have in every home! Say hello to... The DINGLEHOPPER! / I can give you this one on the house, for the sake of the happiness of a dear friend.

(desperate for something to happen) ... Nothing's happening! / (worried for the worst) There's only twenty-four hours left! He'll be married off and Ariel will be deep-sixed! / (offering ideas) Something romantic? Candlelight and shampoo? / (in response to Sebastian telling him "don't sing") Oh... Ok, I get ya, I get ya... I'm not enough of a corona anyway!

(showing concern) Ariel! There you are! / (flustered mess) Well, I mean, I wasn't NOT following you!- Like I mean, I was wondering where you went and and I um! / So um... What are you doing up here on the surface, Ariel?

(unsure) Gee... I don't know... I didn't know it was love until the second chorus! / (feeling down) Not anymore! It's like she wants nothing to do with me now... Everything's been different since she met that human guy! / (realizing his mistake) ... Uh oh...

(one breath) SO WE WERE UP ON THE SURFACE AND THERE WAS THIS HUGE HUMAN SHIP, AND I THINK IT WAS THE SAME ONE WE WERE WATCHING BEFORE, I DON'T REMEMBER, ANYWAY WE WERE REALLY CLOSE AND WE COULD SEE THE HUMANS AND THEY WERE HAVING LOTS OF FUN AND ARIEL SAW ONE OF THEM AND SAID "I THINK HE'S REALLY HANDSOME" AND I SAID "YOU DO?" AND THEN THIS HUGE STORM HIT AND IT DESTROYED THE SHIP, KNOCKING THE GUY OFF THE SHIP AND THEN HE FELL INTO THE WATER AND ALMOST DROWNED BUT ARIEL GRABBED HIM AND DRAGGED HIM TO THE SHORE SO HE DIDN'T AND THEN SHE SANG TO HIM ON THE BEACH AND I THINK... that he's... the one... she's in love with...

(brooding) Hmm... That rotten brother of mine... If only he could just disappear! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be watching my nieces grow up from a stupid ball! / (somewhat mockingly) Aquata, the most versatile... Andrina, the most beautiful... Arista, the strongest... Atina, the most graceful... Adella, the most polite... and Allana, the most romantic... / Ah, yes... How could I forget? The most talented, Ariel... The most stubborn and free of the seven, as well. / Always thinking about humans and such, complaining about feeling trapped by her father. Please... if she only knew.

(feigning politeness) A visitor? For me? Who could it be? / Ah! Ariel! It's been quite some time since I've seen you! What brings you to my humble abode? / Oh! Don't tell me... You wanted someone to talk to! Gossip that you couldn't share with your sisters? Come, talk to Auntie! / And what's wrong with that, muffin? Just go up and see him! / Oh, who needs his approval! You're a grown mermaid! You're capable of making your own decisions.

(confused anger) No, no, no no no no NO! That little BRAT! She's not even human! She can't even speak! How on earth is that prince falling for her so easily!? / We have my entire plan to lose! If they kiss, it's over! / (slowly hatching a new plan) Maybe... No... Wait... Hmmm...

(Flotsam) She's watching him again... / And what of the youngest? The dreamer... / A lost child... / Thrown out like trash... / It's so... detestable.

(Jetsam) Don't follow... you're dead weight. / Wouldn't want to keep the mistress waiting. / Now, now... mustn't get cold fins. / Go ahead, dear... introduce yourself.

(tired of listening to sailors) Oh please, your Majesty! Do you honestly believe in such superstitions? There is no such thing as a king of the sea! / (sarcastically) I must have unfortunately left my sense of adventure back at the palace... / (annoyed) Oh, for heaven's sake, Eric! Enough sea-faring! Can we please return to shore?! You have a duty to uphold!

(concerned) Eric? What's the matter with you, boy? Are you thinking about that mysterious girl again? / You seem awfully obsessed. / (sigh) I suppose we can arrange something. You say you could identify her by her voice? / Then how about this... In three days, it will be your 21st birthday. On that morning, we will hold a marvelous contest in the ballroom, where princesses from across the land will sing for you. The winner will receive the luxurious privilege of being your wife and our queen, and by sunset, you shall be wed.

(low energy excitement) Sleep tight, then. Tomorrow is a big day! Our prince will choose a princess to marry, and finally fulfill my oath to his father. / (consoling a sad Ariel) Aw, what's wrong, dear child? You mustn't look so glum... It doesn't suit you. / (consoling a crying Ariel) Now, now... I know you and his Highness have been getting very close these past few days. But he has a responsibility to uphold, for his kingdom. I'm afraid that means he must marry a royal. / (really trying to console a completely broken Ariel) Don't cry. The two of you are sure to remain the closest of friends. Eric is not the kind of man to let someone who has brought him so much joy leave his life. I promise you that. Now, please, wipe those tears and get some rest. I hope to see you smiling in the morning. Good night.

(scolding) Will you girls knock it off?! Ariel is perhaps one of the most beautiful young ladies that I've had the pleasure of caring for. / (hopeful) I know you two will make a wonderful husband and wife. I've seen how happy you make each other. Whoever and wherever your family may be, I'm sure they would most certainly be proud of you!

(delighted) It looks absolutely beautiful on you. I feel honored to be among the first to see you in it. / You are such a lovely bride, and you're going to be an extraordinary wife.

Sire, there is a storm steadily rolling in. I advise that we return to port. / I'm afraid we don't have much time to search. The storm might be a little stronger than we can handle! King Triton must be angry indeed! / All hands on deck! / Hold tight! High waters, starboard!

Sire! Let's not act too rashly! What do you suppose you'll do when you get down there? / You'll need this. You'll be at a great disadvantage underwater. / Let him go, Grimsby. He may not be the brightest I've met, but he most certainly is the bravest. All we can do is lend him our strength.

(excited) Attention! Attention! We have a special guest tonight! It is our job to ensure she enjoys the most exquisite of meals. That is why we are serving steamed crab. I will handle the crustaceans... I would also like the courge to be used, as well as the cabbage. Roast the courge, make some coleslaw, and we'll have a lovely meal. Maintenant! You have your tasks! Get to work!

(out of breath) Ahem... Je m'excuse, quick note. If anyone sees a red crab running about the palace, I apologize in advance. Now then! With that out of the way, I proudly present your dinner! / (excited) First, what is a meal without the perfect wine? Being poured for your taste buds' enjoyment is a rich and lively Chardonnay, aged 2 years. This white wine has a particular acidity that dances across your tongue and helps to prepare you for this hearty meal...

(concern) Eh? Mademoiselle? Is everything all right? / (in reaction to Ariel running out) Ah... Well, uh... Okay! I hope that your Highness enjoys the meal. / (in reaction to Eric leaving as well) Uh... Okay then... Is it just me, or is the Prince acting a little... Fishy? / (slight frustration) It's that girl I feel more offended by...

Please submit roughly 30 seconds of singing.

Please submit roughly 30 seconds of singing.

I still can't believe that this girl won over all those princesses. / I still don't know what his Majesty sees in her. / At least she cleans up nice.

She's so quiet... / And she seems oddly ecstatic... / I can only imagine what's going through her head. Wouldn't I love to hear it.

Please also submit roughly 30 seconds of singing.

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