GHS Performing 'Little Mermaid' Musical
Feb 25, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Cindy Scott
Gridley High and Sycamore Middle School actors are in rehearsals for Disney's Little Mermaid Jr musical, set to perform March 10-12. Back L-R: Marc Emmick, Deana Watson, Greyson Sannar, Gracie Leishman, Lilly Morgan, Monet Hansen, Jordyn Rickertsen. Middle L-R: Yaritza Perez, Hope Gallagher, McKenna Swanson, Ruby Rosas. Front L-R: Alicia Torres, Alexia Venegas, Beck Stewert, Alexis Maldonado. Not pictured: Isabella Alcantar, Brooklyn Barnette, Gemma Donati, Audrey Johnson, Itzel Martinez, Shawnacy McGilvray, Kaiza Quist, Melody Thompson. Photo by Cindy Scott
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Mark your calendars! Rehearsals are in full swing for this year’s GHS Musical, “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.”
With performances set for March 10-12, this delightful performance is less than a month away. Director Joy Barnette and Music Director Connie Quist are working with the talented cast as they prepare to sing, dance, and act their way through this magical tale.
McKenna Swanson takes the lead as Ariel, with her good friend Flounder played by Audrey Johnson. Sebastian, the crab, is played by Lily Morgan. Alexia Venegas, as the villainous Urusla, is assisted by the eerie eels, played by Alexis Maldonado and Alicia Torres. Greyson Sannar plays the role of King Titan, with Marc Emmick as Prince Eric.
Heather Payne and Lena Sannar are producing the show, bringing together community artisans designing and creating show elements.
Join these dedicated students “Under the Sea” March 10-12 at the Gridley Community Center (GUARDIAN Building). Ticket information and sales will be available soon through the GHS Student Store, accessed through the ghs.gusd.org website. Watch for more information at gridleymusic.org.
