This weekend, the Alliance Aviators will bring the beloved Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” to life on the Alliance High School stage.
The musical follows the story of Ariel, a curious young mermaid, who wants more than anything to explore the human world. Tricked by Ursula the Sea Witch, Ariel gets her legs at the cost of her voice. She soon meets Prince Eric and the story continues with many of the popular songs and themes fans have loved for decades.
“The story itself has so many interesting characters each with their own conflict and struggle,” said Carrie Chunat, choir teacher at AHS. “Whether you're a parent struggling to manage a head-strong teenager, a sister who always feels less-important, a best friend worried about their friend's choices, or a young adult struggling to discover their place in a world they don't feel like they belong in, there is someone and something in the story that you can relate to.”
This year, the cast will include nearly 40 students from kindergarten to 4th grade along with the 40 AHS students. The younger students will perform as the various sea creatures and kitchen staff helping to bring the fun musical numbers to life throughout the show.
There will be five chances to see “The Little Mermaid” before it’s gone.
Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 17 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 pm
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 pm
Tickets for the show are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $8 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If a young child will be attending and an adult plans to hold them for the duration of the show, a ticket does not have to be purchased for them. Tickets are reserved seats and are available online at https://singingaviators.ludus.com/index.php.
“This show has so much to offer- powerful singing, comedic scenes, big dance numbers, lots of special effects, and a storyline that everyone can relate to,” Chunat said. “It really is a show with something for everyone!”
This year’s production is directed by Chunat with April Winland as the assistant director.
Cast List:
Stella Jackson as Ariel
Ty Nagle as Prince Eric
Hayden Oyster as Grimsby
Evan McMahon as Flounder
Corie Horning as Scuttle
Daniel Burse as King Triton
Aidan Kern as Sebastian
Makenna Root as Ursula
Sander Kern as Flotsam
Grady Duchon as Jetsam
Avery Lewis as Chef Louie
Jaymes Smith as Leeward
Dominic Falconer as Winward
Mersisters played by Gabby Heslop, Grace McGeehen, Elle Nussbaum, Kara Eversdyke, Maddy James, Nellie Lanzer
Chorus - Madison Rogers, Aubrey Doty, Arabella Barnes, Jayda McEldowney, Kaycie Jurina, Caitlin Cheatham, Tasha McMasters, Jae Stutler, Rae Kline, Sophia White, Maddilynn Stillwagon, Kadence Adkins, Dominic Falconer, Carter Roller, Jaymes Smith, Reese Hays, Eva Murphy, Gianna Phillips, Ava Dickey, Nellie Lanzer,
Student Director - Arabella Barnes
Stage Crew - Novalea Pisoni-Kennedy, Kyra Polite, Mackenzie Thomas, Lana Edwards
Elementary Cast:
Eels played by Alycen Dush, Grayson Dickey, Sarya Mensah, Ryleigh Rowe, Sloan Slaybaugh, Adalynn Staggers
Chefs played by Gracelynn Edwards, Natalie Felgenhauer, Aniya Lott, Ella Mohr, Harper Ritchie, Sam Root, Isaac Shar, JoJo Smith
Maids played by Reese Braisted, Rosie Heft, Ellie Kern, Rylinn King, Maci McMahon, Finley Morris, Jerzee Stevens, Zea Stein
Chorus - Stella Baia, Margot Bench, Arabella Bennett, Parker Brienza, Annalise Cutway, Jer’Neigh Davis, Brynn Dreger, Alaya Edwards, Miliyah Hicks, Braelyn Lanieux, Logan Locke, Bryn Ritchie, Margaret Smith, Ally Sweger, Melody Thomas, Ellie Winland, Kinleigh Wise
Technical Director - Logan McGee