Published November 19. 2025 11:46PM
The popular Disney movie “The Little Mermaid JR” is now a popular high school play.
Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson’s story, the Parkland High School Theatre Department will perform this family show 7 p.m, Nov. 21 and 22 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 in the school’s auditorium.
It is being directed by Andrea Gabrie and produced by Andrea Roposh.
“Ariel” played by Riley Davidson, is the Little Mermaid.
“Prince Eric” a human, is played by Ryan Iorio, “Ariel’s” love interest.
This story revolves around the wish that Ariel could become human in order to marry Prince Eric.
With many challenges and adventures, the couple fulfill their wish.
To purchase tickets, go to https://cur8.com/projects/parkland.
PRESS PHOTO BY LOU WHEELANDStudents rehearse the finale Nov. 15 for the Parkland High School Theatre Department’s production of “The Little Mermaid JR” to be performed 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 in the high school’s auditorium. Story and additional photos appear on Page A2.
Flounder, played by Noelle Rauch-Mannino and Scuttle, portrayed by Hannah Rasmussen, watch as Gulls, played by Teddy Anderson and Ava Collier enter during dress rehearsal.
The Princesses played by Clara Biery, Lilly Anderson, Madilyn Perich, Genevieve Crerand, Alyssa Nunez and Elizabeth Doughan compete for Prince Eric’s attention. Zach Furlo is seen in the background during dress rehearsal for the production of “The Little Mermaid JR” Nov. 15.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDAriel, portrayed by Riley Davidson, touches the face of Prince Eric, played by Ryan Iorio.
Flounder, played by Noelle Rauch-Mannino and Sebastian, portrayed by Gavin Hoffman, plead with King Triton to help save Ariel.
Ariel, portrayed by Riley Davidson, takes the trident from Ursula, played by Angelina Thompson, to defeat her and her tentacles in the production of “The Little Mermaid JR.”
Chef Louis, played by Matthew Hauck, and sailors, Luke Resh and Lukas Yencha, wave goodbye to the married couple, Ariel and Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid JR.”
