The Upper School Drama Club is proud to continue its 2022-23 season with the Disney classic: The Little Mermaid. Performances are on March 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7:00 pm and on March 11 at 2:00 pm in the Kerr Center for the Arts.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
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.
This musical offers something for every member of the family. And while they are enjoying all the fun moments this show has to offer, audiences are also encouraged to ponder the musical's message of sacrificial love. We hope you leave having two-and-a-half hours of fun, laughter, and nostalgia, as well as the reminder that “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13 ESV).