'The Little Mermaid Jr.' presented by Class Act Productions

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to 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 Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice.

The show's Producer, Class Act Productions Founder and Artistic Director, Keith Brumfield shared, "I think audiences will delight in seeing one of their favorite Disney princesses and her friends - and enemies, too - brought to life by our tremendously talented cast of students, ages 8 - 18. And, at just over an hour in length, the show is perfect for introducing the magic of live theatre to some of our youngest audience members, too!"

Based on the 1988 Disney film "The Little Mermaid" and the Hans Christian Andersen Story and adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, "The Little Mermaid Jr." features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She’s in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea." The show is in the skilled hands of long-time Class Act Director Tina Kraft, assisted by Class Act alumna Alyssa Porter Smith. Jodie Schrier, a veteran dance professional in The Woodlands, has choreographed the show and Rae Moses is the Musical Director.

Many area high schools, junior highs and middle schools will be represented by the over 70-person cast in this stage adaptation of the blockbuster Disney animated musical.

"We are so blessed to have such a tremendous pool of talented students in our area," shared Class Act Productions Founder and Artistic Director, Keith Brumfield.

"Audiences will be truly delighted at the skill and flair with which they bring this timeless Disney classic to life."

Julie Lewis (Ariel) is a junior at The Woodlands High School. A Class Act veteran of nine years, she is elated to live a dream come true as a Disney princess. Julie helped her mother, Laurie Lewis, with the costumes for the show. One day she wishes to perform as a Disney princess on a professional stage.

Chris Barnes (Prince Eric) is a junior at The Woodlands College Park High School where he is a member of the Rhythm and Blue Show Choir and the mixed choir. Some favorite past roles include John in "Anything Goes", Clayton in "Tarzan" , Courfeyrac in "Les Miserables", and Mr. Lawrence in the musical "Little Women".

Madison Pugh (Ursula) is a senior at The Woodlands High School, an honor student and a member of the International Thespian Society. Some past favorite roles include Kala in Disney's "Tarzan", Meg/Clarissa in "Little Women", and Tacy Turnblad in "Hairspray".

Brad Brickhouse (Sebastian) is a freshman at The Woodlands High School. Past roles include the Ship's Captain in "Anything Goes", Babet in "Les Miserables", Yertle the Turtle in "Seussical", and Qian-Po in "Mulan Jr".

Jack Whitney (Flounder) is an eighth grader at The John Cooper School. Jack moved to The Woodlands from Sacramento, California in July. In California, Jack performed with the River City Theatre Company as John Darling in "Peter Pan" and Peter Cratchit in "Scrooge".

Katherine Turner (Scuttle) is a sophomore at The Woodlands High School, where she is in the Varsity Mixed Choir. A few of Katherine’s favorite roles include Charity in "Anything Goes", Bird Girl in "Seussical", and a Lovely Lady in "Les Miserables".

Deion Galindo (King Triton) is a senior at the Woodlands College Park High School who loves to sing, dance, and act. His recent performances include one of the Sailor Quartet in "Anything Goes", Starmite in "Starmites", Bamatabois in "Les Miserables", Laurie Lawrence in "Little Women", and "Legally Blonde The Musical" with TUTS.

Performances will be hosted by the Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts on November 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m., and November 17 & 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the Class Act Productions website.