Havre de Grace Group Wins Harford 'Green Star Award'

The Little Mermaid has gone green. 

When the Havre de Grace Drama Guild stages its performance of the popular story next month, 80 percent of the costumes, props and set materials will have been made of recycled materials.

The musical has a theme of "reuse, recycle, repurpose—save the sea!" according to Tom Barnes, Havre de Grace Drama Guild program director.

The Havre de Grace Drama Guild reused items like dryer sheets, egg cartons and metallic fringe curtains for the show.

To recognize the drama guild for its efforts toward sustainability, Harford County recently presented the group with its "Green Star Award." Karen Green of the Havre de Grace Activity Center accepted the recognition on behalf of the drama guild, Barnes said.

Harford County gives the award to county employees or programs that demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship. The drama guild is run through the county's Recreation and Parks Department.

The Little Mermaid will be showing at Havre de Grace High School at 7 p.m. on April 12 and noon and 6 p.m. on and April 13. Tickets are available on the Havre de Grace Drama Guild's website.