South Side Middle School makes a big splash with ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’
South Side Middle School brought an undersea adventure to life with its production of “The Little Mermaid Junior.” The musical, inspired by the beloved Disney classic, follows Ariel, a curious young mermaid eager to explore life beyond her underwater realm. The cast delivered a stellar performance, breathing life into timeless characters like the valiant Prince Eric, the protective and overbearing King Triton, the cunning sea witch Ursula, the comically witty crustacean Sebastian, and many others.
The audience was captivated by the show, which featured classic tunes such as the sea shanty, “Fathoms Below,” Ariel’s heartfelt soliloquy, “Part of Your World,” Ursula’s sinister “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” the calypso inspired love song “Kiss the Girl,” and the Academy Award-winning hit “Under the Sea.” The magical underwater tale was enhanced by vibrant set designs and costumes, which were among the performance’s many highlights.
This gripping tale of a magical land underwater was made possible thanks to the vibrant set designs and costumes, which were among many of the performances highlights. The transformative sets depicted Ariel’s various encounters including her mutual fascination with life above the surface, which she shared with Scuttle the seagull, the majestic undersea palace of the noble King Triton, her fateful deal with Ursula, which left her without her vocal chords, and the above-the-sea love story with Prince Eric, at the heart of the performance.
These creative elements brought the enchanting world of “The Little Mermaid” to the community, making the production a memorable experience for all.
