The Little Mermaid

Play

New Work
Writers: Wade Bradford

Overview

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'
Category
Play
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
Ideal for
College/University, High School, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes late teen, young adult, adult, mature adult, child, early teen characters

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.

Lead Characters


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