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Preview of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' by Strong School Drama Club
Disney's 'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' will become a "part of your world" at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville.
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
Playing at the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville, CT
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. is playing for two days, Friday, February 26, 2016 and Saturday, February 27,2016 at 7:00p.m.
The musical is based on the 2008 Broadway production and the 1989 animated feature film. The Strong Elementary School cast contains 21 students led by Southington High School senior, Eddie Vitcavage and sponsored by Strong School PTO.
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“Having a drama club at Strong School has forever changed the lives of our children. It doesn’t matter how well you sing or act; it only matters that you got out on stage and enjoyed every minute of it. I am so proud of the children who are performing,so thankful for the parents, especially Leanne Kennedy, who have volunteered so much time, and incredibly appreciative of the high school students that are making a difference in our children’s lives at Strong School.” – Angelique Bilodeau, Strong PTO Co-President
This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award®winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice.
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Performances of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. are open to the public. Admission is $5 per ticket.
Strong Drama Club began when Southington High School senior, Eddie Vitcavage came to Strong Elementary’s PTO and presented his idea of directing a play at his former elementary school. Having many years of experience as an actor and previously directingat another school,Eddie established a group of fellow high school thespians to assist with directing,teaching,choreographing,and passing on their passions for the art of theater to the Drama Club students at Strong School. There are 21 student actors, ranging from grades 3–5. Strong Drama Club is led by PTO Secretary, Leanne Kennedy, and an army of remarkable parent volunteers.
