Groves Performing Arts Company presents DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

“DOWN HERE ALL THE FISH IS HAPPY”

“What would I give if I could live outta these waters?” is an expression that Ariel makes in the beloved Disney musical The Little Mermaid. The cherished family cartoon classic is coming to the stage and all of the characters you know and love are ready to sing all of your favorite tunes.

Groves Performing Arts Company (GPAC) is pleased to present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID as W.E. Groves High School Fall 2016 musical.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Book by Doug Wright

The GPAC production, under the direction of Mr. John W. Rutherford, promises to be fun for the whole family. This version retains all of the fun loving characters, the antics and the fifties inspired music with some creative edits to language and content, making it a fun performance for even the elementary school aged student.

This GPAC production is rooted in an idea of fantasy and bringing the classic animated film to life for the audiences. Colorful costumes, rousing choreography and fantastic lighting are all combined to bring the world under the sea to life for audiences.

As the curtain opens, the audience meets the little mermaid, Ariel, as she sings about the world that she longs to be a part of, while in the distance Prince Eric laments about how he really belongs on the sea where he can be free to express himself. As the story continues audiences meet many characters who are on their own personal journey to fit in and find their own happiness as they try desperately to find the part of the world where they belong.

Audiences are sure to enjoy this classic story set under the sea as well as above the ocean. The Little Mermaid features a cast of beloved characters: Ariel, the independent thinking mermaid, Prince Eric, the seafaring adventurer, Sebastian, the prickly and controlling crab and ; and Ursula, the menacing and conniving sea-witch looking to destroy Ariel and King Triton. All of the characters are desperate to find their place in the world, get what they want, so much so that they’ll serenade you with your favorite hits: “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Poor Unfortunate Fools.”

The Groves Performing Arts Company’s production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID will take place on November 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m. and November 6 & 13 at 2:30 p.m. Performance will take place at the Groves High School Auditorium, 20500 West Thirteen Mile Road, Beverly Hills. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Groves Main Office from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days. For more information, call 248/203-3530.

Dates, times and special events planned for each of the performances

Friday, November 4 @ 7:00 p.m. ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter performance

Saturday, November 5 @ 7:00 p.m. Alumni Night and retirement tribute for Mrs. Cindy Braun

Sunday, November 6 @ 2:30 p.m. Meet & Greet the characters in the lobby after the performance

Friday, November 11 @ 7:00 p.m. Future Performers night

(Intermission performance featuring 3-5 grade elementary school students)

Saturday, November 12 @ 7:00 p.m. Meet & Greet the characters in the lobby after the performance

Sunday, November 13 @ 2:30 p.m. ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter performance

Tickets: $12.00 (adults) and $10.00 (students K-12)

Performance are held in the W.E. Groves High School Auditorium

W.E. Groves High School

20500 W. 13 Mile Road

Beverly Hills, MI

48025

If you have any questions, please contact Leisa Passarelli at LPassarelli@birmingham.k12.mi.us