ELYRIA HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB, MUSIC DEPARTMENT, AND THESPIAN TROUPE 946 TO PRESENT DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Elyria High School Drama Club and Thespian Troupe 946, in conjunction with the Elyria High School Music Department, will present the popular fan favorite musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid for three performances, April 26-28, 2024. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:00 PM, and the Sunday matinee will be at 2:00 PM. The musical will be staged in the Elyria Performing Arts Center on the Elyria High School Campus, 600 West Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

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.(MTI Website)

Featured in the cast are senior Lilly Parker as Ariel, freshman Lucas Kokai as Prince Eric, sophomore Alissa Hernandez-Horosz as Ursula, and sophomore Nate Leaks as Sebastian supported by an amazing cast of students from all grade levels across the high school. Drama teacher Robert Graves is the director for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with musical directors Kalee Bondzio and Erin Behrendt. JR Simons is the set designer and technical director. Molly Stanton is the choreographer. Student director is Alissa Hernandez-Horosz. Student music director is Jade Gilmore. Student assistant designer and technical director is Odin Hirsch. 

Tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens, $10 for adults. Elyria City Schools Faculty and Staff with ID and inducted members of International Thespians with membership cards and children under age 3 are admitted free.

All seating is reserved and will be available online at https://www.elyriaschools.org/performing_arts_center/purchase_event_tickets beginning Mar 29, 2024. Audience members requiring ADA accommodations are asked to call Mr. Simons at 440-284-5209 to make reservations over the phone. Tickets will also be available at the door beginning one hour prior to the start of the performance.

Further information available by calling 440-284-5209 between the hours of 8AM and 3PM weekdays.