The Little Mermaid is based on the animated 1989 Disney film and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.  Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans above the surface, and is often caught in arguments with her father over those “barbaric fish-eaters”. She goes to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch, to strike a deal, but Ursula has bigger plans for this mermaid and her father.

According to Artistic Director, Kerry A. Onxley, “This season we are thrilled to have CTC alumnus Taylor Simon as our guest director.”  Simon, a graduate of New York’s American Musical and Dramatic Academy, has worked in off-Broadway productions, such as “The Revival of Early to Bed.” Simon was often seen in lead roles on the CTC stage during his high school years.

Onxley further states, “This is truly a student-generated show.  The students are involved in all aspects from set painting to costume designs to publicity.  It is a total learning experience for the children.”

Performances will be held at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center. For more information, contact the theatre at (337) 433-7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc