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The Little Mermaid, JR.
On Friday, our Middle School "Opening Night" Class presented Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. during a daytime showing for local preschools and our school community as well as a nightime showing for HCES families and friends.
Based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid” tells the story of a beautiful mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human. A rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days.
Since August, the Opening Night students have worked tirelessly on this beloved tale. Every part of this performance was touched by the student’s creativity and passion, from the sets to the props to the costume design to the choreography and even the playbill. They have had a hand in every aspect of this performance. Focusing on communication, collaboration and problem solving, students were able to take 21st Century Skills and use them creatively in the performing arts to bring to life the final production.
The middle school Opening Night class is a year long elective open to 6th - 8th grade students. This class introduces students to major components of theatre production from script to stage including casting, lighting, theatre technology, directing, marketing, set design, and a wide range of acting techniques. Not only did the students enjoy the art of acting, but they experienced a hands-on class that exposed them to many aspects of theatre.
Holy Comforter Episcopal School is a top-rated private, Episcopal, coed school for PreK-8th Grade students located in Tallahassee, Florida.
