The
Little Mermaid
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ArtReach's The Little Mermaid is a musical playscript for young performers. This Hans Christian Andersen version is a faithful telling of the story you and your students know, shortened and simplified for a large cast. Songs are set set to simple familiar tunes and easy for kids to learn. Teacher-friendly and fun to do, this musical has been widely produced in schools and theatres for over two decades. A School Play Package has everything you need for success.
The Little Mermaid - Musical Playscript for Young Performers
Stage Kids, CA - Nairobi Academy, Kenya - Children's Community Theatre Program, San JoseAs the play begins... In the magical Kingdom of the Underwater Deep, a beautiful Mermaid Princess longs to become a human being.
"I downloaded The Little Mermaid and fell in love with it! We will be doing 4 performances. I love your approach to your plays."
Scott Nelson, Drama Teacher, O'Gorman High School, Sioux FallsLarge Cast Play - Perfect for Schools and Students
Everyone has a great role in The Little Mermaid! - Stage Kids CA, San Jose
Fun
Roles for Lots of Kids - Everyone Shines
Stage Kids CA -
Gaslight Theatre Summer Camp, Enid OK - Eldorado Elementary School, IL
During a frightful shipwreck a Prince is tossed in the sea and rescued by the Princess. When she sings him a haunting lullaby he falls in love with the girl with the beautiful, musical voice.
"We had so much fun with The Little Mermaid and what makes it extra special is the CD with sound effects and songs!"
Jennifer Black, Director, Children's Theatre Company, Goderich, OntarioComedy, Funny Characters and Drama
Shooting Starz Productions, Big Lake MN - Buford School, Lennox, CA
Salty
Sailors On the Sea - Great Roles for Boys
The Duke,
Prince, Salty Dog Sailors - Stage Kids CA, San Jose
The Little Mermaid defies her father the Sea King and makes a pact with Queen Odessa, trading her voice for humanhood.
"My Middle School students just finished wowing our school, church, and family community with The Little Mermaid!"
Laree Ott, Drama Teacher, St. Anthony Middle School, Kailua, Hawaii"I cast 26 children in the roles and they loved it!"
Stage Kids CA - St. Anthony Middle School, Kailua, HI - Lindsey School, Chesterland, OH
"My Middle School students just finished wowing our school."
St. Anthony Middle School, Kailua, HawaiiHer friends, Aruba and Finny, are at her side through the adventure providing humor and fun to this children's musical of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story.
"It was a complete success!!! The students had a blast! Students and teachers could not get enough of the play, they love it!"
Blanca Muniz, Teacher, Ramey School, Puerto Rico"So Easy to Adapt to My School's Needs"
The Little Mermaid, French Chefs, Lindsey School, Chesterland, OH
Why is ArtReach's The Little Mermaid right for you and your school?
Just for Kids: Easy dialogue and songs. Speeches and vocabulary are appropriate for child performers ages 6 - 14.
A Flexible Cast of 24-39 Students: Easily adapted for a smaller or larger cast. Every role has at least three spoken lines! Add as many roles as you like!
The Little Mermaid can be played by up to 6 girls to ensure that no one child is the "star". Multiple roles are also suggested for several other roles.
About 45 minutes long: Long enough to be a substantial project and short enough to accommodate your teaching schedule.
Easy costumes and scenery: Many suggestions on how to create or find what you need to make a great looking production without breaking your budget!
Soundtrack of Songs and Sound Effects: The CD of background singable music and sound effects gives it a professional touch.
You May Make Changes to the Script: The School Play Package gives you the rights to adapt, change, add songs and dialogue to make it perfect for your kids.
Make a Video: The School Play Package gives you the right to make a recording of your performance.
"You offer a great product that is affordable for our school."
JoAnna Pillsbury, Brewster Elementary, Rochester Hills MI
Easy
for kids to Learn, Perform and Enjoy!
Buford
Elementary School, Lennox,
CA - Shooting
Starz Productions, Big Lake MN - Nairobi Academy, Kenya
"Philippe (the French chef) brought down the house! The sailors were loved. And Aruba and Finny stole the show. The Reverend Gumbo made our own priest laugh!"
Keith Wagner, Saint Paul School, Leesburg, FL
"We
Had So Much Fun!"
Children's
Theatre Company, Goderich ON - Shooting
Starz Productions, Big Lake MN
"The
French Chef Brought Down the House!"
Stage Kids CA, San Jose -
O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
The Little Mermaid includes the antics of Philippe the French Chef, salty dog Sailors, sidekicks Slithery Sirs and comical Castle Servants.
"The children loved The Little Mermaid and so did the audiences! I cast 26 children in the roles and they loved it and we had full houses!"
Jennifer Black, Children's Theatre Company, Goderich, Ontario"We never have experienced something so enjoyable."
Old Rochester Regional Jr High, MA - Shooting Starz Productions, Big Lake MN
Audience
Participation - Easy Songs - "The
students had a blast!"
Stage Stormers
Summer Camps, Spring City, PA - Children's
Theatre Company, ON
"We had so much fun and the kids had fans, signed autographs, and simply had a great time. We never have experienced something so enjoyable. The whole community came together to make this production possible."
DeWayne Durr, Teacher, Piner Elementary, Morning View, KY
A
Very Happy Ending!
Helen Doron
English School, Spain
Internet
Music Resources: Karaoke
CDs & Sheet
Music
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to search Internet for karaoke cds or sheet music
More Great Comments...
Who's producing The Little Mermaid? Click for Productions
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In the News, Behind the Scenes, Classroom Activities
ArtReach's 'The Little Mermaid' is a delightful musical for kids and families. This underwater adventure is sure to be a big hit at your school! he School Play Package gives you the freedom to adapt the script to your needs. Add characters, lines, songs, dances. You also have the rights to make a DVD/Video of your special performance. Teachers, this musical children's play The Little Mermaid is written just for you and your students. It is a faithful telling of the story you know so well, simplified for young performers. Best of all, it's lots of fun for everyone. Fun and easy lyrics are set to familiar tunes such as Blow the Man Down, Brahms Lullaby and Alouette. The CD of background music and sound effects gives it a professional touch. This School Play is written in simple terms with lots of practical suggestions. Open staging! Your gymnasium, cafeteria or any other large room is perfect for a staging of The Little Mermaid.
"The Little Mermaid is the third play of yours we have produced! Each play has been a treasure."
Laree Ott, Drama Teacher, St. Anthony Middle School, Kailua, Hawaii
"I was very happy with the results of your Little Mermaid script a few years ago and had a great time with that show."
Scott Nelson, O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls, SD
"We just finished performing The Little Mermaid, and I must say that was another amazing play you have written!"
Mary Ellen Herder, Take A Bow Productions, Chatham, Ontario
"My Drama Club performed the Little Mermaid last year. It was a huge success!"
Deb Dominic
Stage Kids CA,
Children's Community Theatre Program, San Jose
"Thank-you so much for your time and the work that you do to support children's development in the arts."
Heather Robertson, Pike Lake School, CA
"We have performed your plays four times and I am never disappointed."
Jane Moores, 5th grade teacher, Crisafulli School, Westford, MA
"We love your easy to use scripts and short lines for kids to memorize!"
Julie Echelmeier, Higginsville Theatre Company Youth Theatre Academy
"I am so grateful for all the wonderful ArtReach scripts I have been able to use over the years. Bless you!"
Jennifer Pryor, Inland Leaders Charter School, Yucaipa, CA
"My school performed one of your plays last year and we absolutely loved it! Thank you so much for creating these plays!"
Katelyn Cognetti, Mayfield, PA
"It was a complete success!!! The students had a blast! Students and teachers could not get enough of the play, they love it!"
Blanca Muniz, Teacher, Ramey School, Puerto Rico
"The kids and parents loved it! We will continue to come to you for our all our children's plays!"
Karen Dougherty & Nancy Lockhart, Jackson School, Lawrenceville, GA
"The script for The Little Mermaid was so much fun and easy to perform."
Scott Nelson, O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
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