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Spring Musical at Kent School is Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

The Little Mermaid Play at Kent School for Spring 2025

Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th, members of Kent Schools class of 2025 will perform Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. The Musical Theater International website describes The Little Mermaid Jr. as, “an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.” Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's stories, The Little Mermaid Jr. takes viewers on an enchanting journey under the sea. “In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.”

The class looks forward to embracing their parts through song and dance as they act alongside one another for the first time. Musical Director Matthew Wirtz is confident the students will shine. “Their hard work will show on the stage when they perform in front of an audience. I am proud of what the students have accomplished.”

The performances are open to the public and admission is free. We encourage you to join us.

The cast list in alphabetical order for Kent School’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is:

Michael Bedell - Pilot, Seagull, Sous Chef, Sea Ensemble

Ayla Coates - Carlotta, Aquata, Sea Gull, Sous Chef, Sea Ensemble

James Filler - Scuttle, Sous Chef, Sea Ensemble, Atina, Princess

Clay Fleetwood - Flotsam, Seagull, Chef Louis, Adella, Princess

Christian Goldsborough - Prince Eric, Sea Ensemble

Ava Goodall - Sebastian

Zac Gray - King Triton, Sea Ensemble

Brooks May - Jetsam, Seagull, Sous Chef, Allana, Princess, Sea Ensemble

Eleanor Owings - Ariel

Mattie Schauber - Flounder, Andrina, Princess

Easton Tuck - Grimsby, Seahorse, Sea Ensemble

Mackie Zierfuss - Ursula, Arista, Sea Ensemble

Serving children from Preschool through Grade Eight on its riverside campus, Kent School prepares students for active citizenship through joyful and rigorous academics, arts, and athletics in an inclusive community that fosters moral excellence. 

For more information visit www.kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100 ext. 110.

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