The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) hits the stage this summer with one of Disney’s most beloved stories: THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.! Based on the Academy Award winning film and Broadway adaptation, THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR. tells the tale of Ariel, a mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. While this version of the iconic story has been specially adapted for young performers, the undersea magic of the original is still intact. It’s the perfect summer musical for the whole family to enjoy together.
THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR. runs July 12-21, Wednesday-Saturday at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets range in price from $17-$25 and are available at www.slorep.org or by calling (805) 786-2440.
ABOUT THE SHOW
THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR. is directed by Christian Arteaga, with musical direction provided by Danielle McNamara and Lacey McNamara. The cast is made up of talented young actors from throughout SLO County, including Maggie Zuniga, Mary Kate Fidopiastis, Charley Beck, Eliana Nunley, Nolan LeMay, Drew VanderWeele, Jordan Bates, Liora Nunley, Sarah Frederickson, Anne Frederickson, Lindsay Smith, Olivia Cisneros, Katie Karleskint, Blake Mickey, Isaac Garcia, Emily Gillham, Johnny Thomas, Rhys Demarest, Kiana Gonzales, Kyan VanderWeele, Claire Guyader, Hannah Murphy, Jake Anderson, Alex Miller, London Raftery, and Lillith Voorheis.
The show is sponsored by Joan Gellert-Sargen, Toni & Craig Kincaid, and Jayne & Stephen Devencenzi
About the Academy of Creative Theatre
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) provides year-round theatrical training for youth ages 5-18. ACT’s after-school programs, summer camps and theatrical production classes inspire young performers and technicians to develop skills which will benefit them throughout their lives, both on and off the stage. Students involved in ACT have the opportunity to learn from professional artists in programs that combine process and performance. By offering hands-on, personal instruction, we seek to give our students the opportunity to explore creative self-expression and individuality, build self-confidence and lifelong skills in the theatre arts. Whether our students choose to pursue theatre as a career, as volunteers or as audience members, our hope is their experience at the SLO REP will help them to develop a greater appreciation of the theatre arts and a stronger connection to their community.