Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn SlaterBook by Doug Wright
Nov. 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2017
Directed by Gail Wortmann
Music direction by Gail Van Mersbergen
Choreographed by Jill Sandford McKee, Gail Wortmann, Ashton Lawson
Synopsis: This show tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who’s got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel’s fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that’s designated as “off-limits” by her father, Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and resuces Prince Eric, with whom she because instantly smitten. Furious at Triton’s inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, Triton’s evil witch of a sister, to experience the life she dreams of on land.
Cast: Ariel Hailey Swan, Prince Eric Kolton Stremler, Grimsby John Pisarik, Sebastian Harrison Van Mersbergen, Flounder Megan Swan, Scuttle Jack Knox, King Triton Wayne Van Mersbergen, Ursula Shannon Klaus, Flotsam and Jetsam Savanah Summers and Camille Cook, Mersisters and Princesses Jessica Wortmann (Aquata), Avery Burton (Andrina), Makenna Day (Arista), Kassidy Stremler (Adella), Leah Rudd (Allana), Morgan Klaus (Atina), Chef Louis Rich Wortmann, Pilot Joe Hudson, Carlotta Aleta Mikels, Windward and Leeward Blakelyn Stewart and Drennan Lindberg, Sailors, Sous Chefs, Courtiers Matt Perry, John Peel, Andy Summers, Ryan Gratz, David Nash, Jake Bohi, Gulls (tappers) Kassidy Stremler, Makenna Day, Leah Rudd, Maids Raquel Bohi, Kelly Swan, Maddie McClure, Gail Wortmann
Crews: Vocal coach Lyle Stirling; Props Brian and Jan Stevenson; Jake Bohi, Matt Perry; Props procurement Phyllis Bride; Costumes and Seamstresses Tricia Stremler, Kyle McClure, Nancy St. Clair, Pam Cowles, Sherrie Lawson, Ashton Lawson, Suzanne Van Horn, Jesse Garmon, Carolyn Scott, Anita Shockley, Gail Van Mersbergen, Julie Rudd, Nancy Plowman; Sound Wes Krenz, George Nixon, Doug Dixon, Bruce Wortmann; Lights Eric Rollman, Jane Pisarek, Jolea Reed, Felicia Peel, Rich Wortmann; Hair and Make-up Lori Dixon, Kelly Swan, Deb Norton, Brianna Steinberg, Rylie Johnson, Tricia Stremler, Deanna Perry, Deb Norton, Ginny Irwin, Regan Combs, Caci Brus, Amy Mosbey, Cory Warren; Art Deb Baughman, Shannon Klaus; Flowers/decorations Susan Davis; Prompter and House Diane Bales; Set construction Brian Stevenson, Dane Stevenson, Ron Bride, Bruce Wortmann; Media Joanna McCoy, Jessica Wortmann; Photographer Laura Van Mersbergen; Projectionist Ron Hewus; House committee Diane Bales, Kirstina Gratz; Ushers Rus Mikels, Megan Clyman, Cathy Roberts, Jim Carlisle, Aaron Gingerich, Linda McConnell, Elaine Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Darlene Ritz, Karen Spurgeon, Joy Orwig, Lyle Stirling, James & Michelle Grob, Ashley & MaKoa Kaleponi; Backstage monitor Hannah Orwig
Electronic accompaniment provided by OrchEXTRA