The Story
Once upon a time there was a little mermaid who dreamed of the day when
she would finally be old enough to explore the wonders of the world above
the sea. When her turn comes, she is not disappointed. In fact she saves
a young prince from drowning in a shipwreck and falls deeply in love with
him. Now her longing increases, as she desires to become a mortal so she
can marry her young prince; but as with all dreams, there are sacrifices.
The little mermaid soon learns that getting her wish means making hard
choices. She also learns how much she is willing to give up for someone
she loves.
The Show
Everyone will enjoy our live percussion ensemble playing a
variety of songs including “The Mermaids Ball” not to mention the
beautiful sets and costumes. The talented cast is headed up by the
mermaid sisters, Coral (the little mermaid), Shelly and Pearl, a
comic-singing trio featured in numbers like “Deep Sea Blues” and
“Longing to See Anything but Sea”. No telling of “The Little Mermaid”
would be complete without the evil Fish-witch, played by our beloved
Brianna Hurley,the “Diva of the Deep”. In her own mini-cabaret act, she
reveals the truth about herself to the audience as she brings the house
down belting out “Misunderstood”. Literally Alive favorite, Eric
Fletcher (The Beast, The Selfish Giant and Marley), heads up the cast as
the loving father, King Neptune. Parents will easily identify with the
trials he endures while raising his six mermaid princesses. He tries
to offer valuable advice in “Pearls of Wisdom” and reflects on the
laughter and tears of parenthood in “Loving and Letting Go”.
The Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some members of the cast and
artistic team. Prior to each performance, families may participate in
an arts workshop. Here the audience discovers how different art forms
bring literature to life. They learn some of the movement and music
from the show and create a sea creature that glows in the dark when
placed on the stage. We highly recommend joining us in the workshop to
get the full “Literally Alive” experience!
