The Little Mermaid JR Program

March 10-19, 2023

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Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film

Music Adapted and Arranged by David Weinstein Director Emily Griffin

Choreography Emily Hensel

Scenic/Projection Design Tech Direct./Lighting Design Tom Hansen Jerome Veit Costume Design Charlotte Campbell

Costumes/Technical Asst.

Ari Klope

Stage Manager/Props Alexandra Brue

Music Direction Savannah Fallis Scenic Artist Kelly Salchli Costumes Asst.

Isabel Crabtree

Publicity & Marketing Caleb Buford

Costume Volunteers Lyndsey Birdsong, Patsy Bratton, Erika Campbell, Alissa Cooper, Nancy Jones, Cyndi Mattingly, Elizabeth Seaton, Lindsay Stacy, Kari Walton Technical Volunteers Lydia Bates, Patsy Bratton, Jim Eckel, Trey Harrison, Jason McHaney, Anna Tamaoka DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast ARIEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison White URSULA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Brown PRINCE ERIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Blossom GRIMSBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxwell Tolar KING TRITON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Vose SEBASTIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carson Chesnut FLOUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kendall Stacy SCUTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adelynn Loy FLOTSAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norah Hensel JETSAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Izzy O’Brien AQUATA/PRINCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eliza Esper ANDRINA/PRINCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashlyn Garner ARISTA/PRINCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dagny Page ATINA/PRINCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Peck ADELLA/PRINCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Walton ALLANA/PRINCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aralyn Cooper CARLOTTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devan Mounts* PILOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson Page* CHEF LOUIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Lynn* SEA CHORUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kit Clark, Sydney Groves Logan Sullivan, Katelyn Waggoner SEAHORSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jude Hensel** SEAGULL ENSEMBLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lydia Bates**, Vivie Esper**, Anya Swenson**, Eva Tolar** SEA CREATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CS Page, Clare Birdsong, Trey Garner *PART OF THE SEA CHORUS **PART OF THE SEA CREATURES

SEASON 60 ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the beginning of our diamond anniversary season on March 30 at 5:30pm. Reserve your free seat at the box office or online.

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Allison White

Claire Brown

Nate Blossom

Maxwell Tolar

Jack Vose

Carson Chesnut

Kendall Stacy

Adelynn Loy

Norah Hensel

Izzy O’Brien

Eliza Esper

Ashlyn Garner

Dagny Page

Annie Peck

Audrey Walton

Aralyn Cooper

Devan Mounts

Wilson Page

Samuel Lynn

Kit Clark

Sydney Groves

Logan Sullivan

Katelyn Waggoner

Jude Hensel

Lydia Bates

Vivie Esper

Anya Swenson

Eva Tolar

CS Page

Clare Birdsong

Trey Garner

Emily Griffin

Emily Hensel

Savannah Fallis

Alexandra Brue

ALLISON WHITE (Ariel) is an 8th grade student at Caldwell County Middle School. They were last seen in Junie B. Jones (Lucille). Allison is also a part of the Paducsah Swim Team and a young artist at DanceMHT. Alison would like to thank the creatives for the opportunity to play a dream role and mother for getthing them to rehearsal CLAIRE BROWN (Ursula) is an 8th grade student at Paducah Midddle School. They were last seen in the Best Christmas Pagent Ever and Shrek the Musical JR. (Fiona, Paducah Middle School, 2022). Claire is currently a part of the Paducah Middle Choir and DanceMHT. “I would like to thank my parents and best friend Clayton for being super supportive!”

NATE BLOSSOM (Prince Eric) is an 8th grade student at South Marshall Middle School. They were last seen in Charlotte’s Web (Lurvy, 2021), Rohald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach (Centipede, 2019), and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR (Narrator, 2018). Nate is a part of SMMS Tech Team, Student Council, and Yearbook committee. “I would like to say thank you to my family and friends for supporting me.”

MAXWELL TOLAR (Grimsby) is a 9th grade student at Paducah Tilghman High School. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (Thunder, 2022), Romona Quimby (Howie, 2018), and The Hobbit (Fili, 2017). Maxwell is a part of the PTHS Marching Band and Choir and plays the piano & marimba. Maxwell is sharing the stage with his sister, Eva Tolar.

JACK VOSE (King Triton) is an 8th grade student at Community Christian Academy. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (Bloom, 2022) and Winnie the Pooh (Ensemble, 2021). When not on stage, Jack enjoys basketball, band, and video games. “I would like to thank my family for allowing me to be a part of this show!”

CARSON CHESNUT (Sebastian) is a homeschooled 8th grade student from Paducah, KY. They were last seen in Shrek the Musical JR (Shrek, Paducah Middle School, 2022), School of Rock (Lawrence, 2022), and Disney’s Newsies JR (Crutchie, 2022). Carson is currently a Teaching Assistant for Meredith Willson’s The Music Man KIDS at Clark Elementary School and is a member of the MNEA All State Choir. Carson wants to be an actor professionally. “Thank you, Emily, Savannah, and Emi for this oppurtunity & experience!”

KENDALL STACY (Flounder) is a 4th grade student at Clark Elementary School. They were last seen in Disney’s The Lion King KIDS (Young Nala, 2022).

Kendall is a part of the Clark Step Team, Clark Chorus, and the Immanuel Baptist Church Choir. “I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me. Most importantly, I want to thank God for the talents He has given me.”

ADELYNN LOY (Scuttle) is a 6th grade student at Paducah Middle School. They were last seen in Disney’s The Lion King KIDS (Timon, 2022) and Shrek the Musical JR (Ensemble, Paducah Middle School, 2022). Adelynn is a part of the Paducah Middle Beta Club, Band, Choir , and the PSO Choir. “ I want to thank my mom and dad for all they do to get me to rehearsal and all my directors for helping me bcecome a better actor.”

NORAH HENSEL (Flotsam) is a homeschooled4th grade student in Paducah, KY. They were last seen in Stuart Little (Classmate, 2020). Norah is also a young artist at DanceMHT and loves to draw and cook. “I would like to thank Emily Suhrheinrich-Weeks for always being a supportive role model.”

IZZY O’BRIEN (Jetsam) is a 6th grade student at Paducah Middle School , They are making their MHT debut! Izzy is a part of the Paducah Middle Band, Choir, and soccer team. “I would like to thank my parents for their support and trying their hardest to make sure I’m happy.”

ELIZA ESPER (Aquata/Princess) is a 9th grade student at Paducah Tilghman High School. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (Pippi, 2022), Anastasia (Young anastasia, PTHS, 2022), and Disney’s High School Musical JR (Sharpay, Paducah Middle School, 2021).

Elizs is a part of DanceMHT, the PTHS Swim Team, Broadway Methodist Church and Young Life Paducah.

They would like to thank their friends and family for their support.

ASHLYN GARNER (Andrina/Princess) is a 9th grade student at Community Christian Academy. They were last seen in School of Rock (Tomika, 2022), Pippi Longstocking (Mr. Nelson/Pirate, 2022), and Charlotte’s Web (Fern, 2020). Ashlyn is a part of CCA Student Council, Chapel Club, and the worship band at their church. They also serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) here at MHT. “I want to thank my friends & family for supporting and loving me through everything.”

DAGNY PAGE (Arist/Princess) is an 8th grade student at Heath Middle School. They were last seen in School of Rock (Katie, 2022), Pippi Longstocking (Mrs. Prysellius, 2022), and Charlotte’s Web (Narrator, 2021). Dagny is a part of the Mustang Marching Band, Color Guard, and Choir and plays the harp & bass. “Thanks to my friends and family for putting up with my crazy schedule.”

ANNIE PECK (Atina/Princess) is an 8th grade student at North Marshall Middle School. They were last seen in School of Rock (ensemble, u/s Lawrence, 2022), The Christmas Book (Rose, world premiere, 2020), and Disney’s Frozen JR (Young Anna/Ensemble, 2019).

Annie is a part of NMMS Beta Club, Choir, Academic Team, and Student Council. Annie would like to thank her parents and brothers for supporting her dreams and helping them achieve them.

AUDREY WALTON (Adella/Princess) is a 9th grade student at Marshall County High School. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (Mrs. Settergren, 2022).

Audrey is a part of the MCHS Marching Band. “I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in whatever I do.”

ARALYN COOPER (Allana/Princess) is a homeschooled 12th grade student from Paducah, KY. They were last seen in School of Rock (Adult Ensemble, 2022) and Bright Star (Ensemble, 2022). Aralyn is a group leader for Loqui, a mental health awareness group. “I’d like to thank my family for encouraging me to perform.”

DEVAN MOUNTS (Carlotta) is a homeschooled 10th grade student from Brookport, IL. They are making their Market House Theatre main stage debut! When not on stage, Devan enjoys swing, dance, robotics, baking, and reading. “I would like to thank my dad for always supporting me, my stepmom for pushing me to perform at MHT, and my mom & aunt for being my persoal cheerleaders.”

WILSON PAGE (Pilot) is a 7th grade student at Paducah Middle School. They were last seen in School of Rock (Ensemble, u/s Katie, 2022), Charlotte’s Web (Tempelton, 2021), and James and the Giant Peach (James, 2019). Wilson is a part of the Paducah Middle Jazz Band, Band, Choir, and Orchestra. “Break legs to the whole cast!”

SAMUEL LYNN (Chef Louis) is an 8th grade student at Heath Middle School. They were last seen in School of Rock (Zack Mooneyham, 2022). Zach is a part of the Heath Middle School Band, takes lessons at Time on a String, and loves going to concerts and collecting vinyl.

“Thanks to my family for supporting my pursuit in the arts and to my fellow castmates for making this a fun production!”

KIT CLARK (Sea Chorus) is a homeschooled 7th grade student in Paducah, KY. They are making ther Market House Theatre stage debut! Kit is a young artist at DanceMHT and has participated in Footlights and MHT Summer camps. They would like to thank their parents for “being my biggest supporters.”

SYDNEY GROVES (Sea Chorus) is a 5th grade student at St. Mary School System. They are making their Market House Theatire main stage debut! Sydney is a part of SMSS’s academic team and choir. “I would like to thank my mom for driving me to rehearsal!”

LOGAN SULLIVAN (Sea Chous) is a 9th grade student at McCracken County High School. They are the leader of the D&D club and member of the chess club at MCHS. Logan also plays the violin and is a composer.

KATELYN WAGGONER (Sea Chous) is a 7th grade student at Lone Oak Middle School. They were last seen in School of Rock (Sophie, 2022). Katelyn is a part of Upward Basketball, LOMS Academic Team, Orchestra, Gifted & Talented, National Beta Club, and a young artist at DanceMHT. JUDE HENSEL (Seahorse) is a 1st grade student at Lone Oak Elementary School. They are making their Market House Theatre debut. Jude is a young artist at DanceMHT and a Girl Scout. Jude loves space and wants become an astronaut one day.

LYDIA BATES (Seagull Ensemble) is a 3rd grade student at Hendron Lone Oak Elementary. They were last seen in Disney’s The Lion King KIDS (Zazu, 2022) and Pippi Longstocking (Nicole, 2022). Lydia is a part of the drama club at HLOE and a girl scout. Lydia would like to thank their mom and grandparents for supporting their pursuit in the arts.

VIVIE ESPER (Seagull Ensemble) is a 2nd grade student at Clark Elementary. They are making their Market House Theatre debut! Vivie is a member of Broadway Methodist Church. When not on stage, they love to ride horses and play tennis.

ANYA SWENSON (Seagull Ensemble) is a 5th grade student at Clark Elementary. They were last seen in School of Rock (Summer Hathaway, 2022), Pippi Longstocking (Annika, 2022), and Winnie the Pooh (Piglet, 2021). Anya is a part of the Paducah Syphony Children’s Choir, Clark’s honor choir, and Beta Club.

“I would like to thank all of my music teachers (Mr. Julian, Ms. Veal, Ms. Savannah, Dr. A) for helping me tremendously!”

EVA TOLAR (Seagull Ensemble) is a 5th grade student at Clark Elementary. They are making their Market House Theatre debut. Eva is part of Clark’s Step Team and Gifted & Talented Drama. Eva is sharing the stage with her brother, Maxwell Tolar. “I would like to thank my brother for encouraging me to audition for this production!”

CS PAGE (Sea Creature) is a 3rd grade student at Clark Elementary. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (School Child, 2022) and Charlotte’s Web (Ensemble, 2021). “Thank you for coming!”

CLARE BIRDSONG (Sea Creature) is a 3rd grade student at Henderon Lone Oak Elementary. They were last seen in Pippi Longstocking (Greta, 2022). Clare is a part of the HLOE Drama Club, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Archery, and a girl scout. Clare wants to be a professional actress.

TREY GARNER (Sea Creature) is a 4th grade student at Community Christian Academy. They are making their Market House Theatre debut! When not on stage, Trey loves Legos, illustrating, and Sonic & Mario. They would like to thank their family for all their support.

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Jean L. Truitt & Family Arts-in-Education Initiatives

CREATIVITY

Drs. Rheanel & Blair Tolar