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The Little Mermaid

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Wade Bradford

Overview

Synopsis

Kira, the little mermaid, longs to see life on the surface. When she realizes her overprotective father will only show her a deserted island and has promised her hand in marriage to nerdy Duke Dorsal, she takes matters into her own hands. She sings for the Sea Witch who takes her voice, with the knowledge that she must win the heart of a human or be turned into sea foam. While on land, she saves the prince who falls for her cousin, and finds true love in the end. Jellyfish telling knock-knock jokes, a kingdom with a yoga instructor, a magical triton that can detect the truth, and an abundance of hats for switching roles quickly add color and hilarity to this adaptation of the beloved tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

Show Information

Book
Wade Bradford
Based on
Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2013
Genres
Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Contemporary
Time & Place
Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Eldridge Publishing
Ideal For
College/University, High School, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Child, Early Teen Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

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Kira
Female
Non-singer
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The Prince
Male
Non-singer
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Kid
Female
Non-singer
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Aunt Lottie/Sea Witch
Female
Non-singer
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Latchkey
Male
Non-singer
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Keiko
Female
Non-singer
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Mermaid Sister #1 / Queen Gertrude
Female
Non-singer
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Mer-King
Male
Non-singer
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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

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