- Synopsis
- Cast & Crew
- Production Team
- Show Dates & Info
The Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR takes you on an enchanting Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
Adapted from the 2008 Broadway production, the 1989 motion picture, and based on the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
Music by ALAN MENKENLyrics 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
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
CAST
- Ariel – Haley Messamore
- Prince Eric – Ryan Cathcart*
- King Triton – Khalil Steele*
- Flounder – Tirrell Steele*
- Sebastian – Anessa Hodges*
- Ursula – Sofie Dykstra
- Flotsam – Brooklyn Vanderbilt*
- Jetsam – Jailynn Parkman*
- Mersisters – Brooke Bohms, Kylie Shoemaker, Oakley Martinek, Skye Lipsey, Zamariah Morton*, Zoe Pankey
- Seahorse – Dante Pankey Jr.
- Scuttle – Liam Kissinger*
- Grimsby – Grifin Jacobs
- Chef Louis – Isaac Delgado
- Pilot – Jake Heystek
- Carlotta – Evie Meskin
- Sea Creature Cameo – Timmy Cheeseman
- Land Chorus – Abel MacCreery*, Callum Cameron*, Charlotte Nickel, Chase Lynn, Emily Kerns, Geneviéve McGuire*, James Williams* (Puppeteer), Mayim Olbrot*, Nola Paré, Tucker Abbott*
- Sea Chorus – Anna Aiello*, Bella Hodges, Blake Farley, Gibby Smith, Kailani Waters*, Kasi Johnson, Lynnleigh Martin*, Mia Swira, Wesley Gibbs, Zandro Espinosa*
CREW
- Stage Manager – Casey Duguay
- Assistant Stage Managers – Annaliese Sabuda, Paige Stubelt, Natalie Walton*
- A1 – Lucille Tramel
- A2 – Ella Sabuda, Gabriela Brush*
- Music Playback – Vi Riley-Spritzer
- Playback – Yuri Moore
- Floor/Fly Crew – Abigail Green*, Isa Messenger*, Molly Duffy, Quinn Spitz
- Scenic Build Crew – Alex Bultman*, Grace Scorzo*, Wyatt Kleinbergs*
- Light Board Operator – Avery McMullen*
- Follow Spot Operators – Abriella Knapp*, David Canales*
- Front of House – Avery MacMullen*, Brogan Poer, Lilly Tramel*, Jack Lewis*, Penelope Ramon*
- Wardrobe – Aubrey Bates, Chloe Gawthrop, Izzy Grubaugh, Lily Marzonie, Logan Wright*, Madison Hill*, Nova Schumaker
PRODUCTION TEAM
- Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Music Director – Theresa Williams-Johnson
- Choreographer – Sara Sherman
- Scenic Designer – Justin Muse
- Costume Designer –Lindsay Fleck
- Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
- Sound Designer – Angie Dressel
- Technical Director – Tully Davis
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- Stage Manager – Casey Duguay
- Assistant Director – Kim Chandler
- Assistant Stage Managers – Paige Stubelt
- Stage Management Advisor – Micaila Tait
- Assistant Lighting Designer – Amber Meyers
- Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend
- Charge Painter – Justin Muse
- Scenic Artist – Kenz Hodge
- Audio Engineer –
- Stitchers – Isabella Balden
- Costume Shop Manager – Nora Hauk
- Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
- Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
- Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
- Front of House Manager – Melita Terrentine
- Box Office Manager – Sydney Lewis
- Audience Engagement Manager – Christopher S. Blades
- Production Stage Manager – Kalie Hagen
- Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
- Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
This production is performed without an intermission
This production will include water-based fog and haze
Performance Dates:
- Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance, ASL Interpreted & Audio Description Services Available)
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM (School Performance, please contact the Box Office to purchase tickets)
- Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM (School Performance, please contact the Box Office to purchase tickets)
- Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30pm
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Please let us know of any special needs or requests you may have in advance, and we’ll do everything we can to help you. Our goal is to provide you with the most enjoyable theatre-going experience possible.
Parking
Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. For further assistance with parking please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.