Riverton Arts Council will be hosting a youth production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” throughout the last half of October. “The Little Mermaid Jr.” promises plenty of magic for all!

 “Bring the whole family for an unforgettable splashy undersea musical adventure - brought to life by our talented youth cast!” wrote the Riverton Arts Council on their website. 

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film, Riverton’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” will feature the familiar characters of Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula as well as the recognizable songs (by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Adapted by David Weinstein).  

Opening night is on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. with performances running through Oct. 27. All evening performances will be at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.). Matinee showings are scheduled for 2 p.m. on select days. 

The “Little Mermaid Jr.” performances will be held at the Sandra H. Lloyd Community Center in Riverton (12830 Redwood Rd.). Tickets are $15 (or $12 for seniors or children) and are available through rivertonartscouncil.thundertix.com. 

Riverton Arts Council has double-cast shows so attendees are encouraged to double-check dates for correct actor line-ups. The show is directed by Trisha Duke. 

“Honestly, I'm most excited to see kids who haven't had opportunities to shine on stage before get their moment in this show,” Duke said. “There are so many fun, cute, featured parts in “Little Mermaid Jr.” and I love getting to watch these kids come out of their shell—pun intended!”

Kacee Cambron, who does marketing and publicity for the Riverton Arts Council, said audiences can expect all the songs, costumes and moments in a “magical, high energy performance.” She also highlighted the talented youth, parents and volunteers dedicating their time to building sets, sewing costumes, managing lights and more. 

“It’s truly a community effort, and the result is something special,” Cambron said. 

Every summer the arts council provides learning opportunities for youth with theatre fundamentals, gaining confidence and the experience of performing. Each fall they do a full auditioned youth production. 

“One of our main goals as an organization is to create opportunities for Riverton’s youth to express themselves and discover their talents,” Cambron said. 

The arts council chose “The Little Mermaid Jr.” due to its wide range of roles giving what is a family-friendly show with a large cast a chance to shine. The show features more than 70 young performers. 

“It’s a story that’s full of heart, color, and imagination, and it’s been the perfect fit for our community,” Cambron said. 

If you know a member of the cast, discounted tickets can be purchased using their personal code. The cast is holding its own ticket selling contest. 

The arts council created a special code for City Journals readers, enter the code cityjournals to receive $2 off per ticket. 

Riverton Arts Council’s mission is to create, inspire and share the arts with the Riverton community. For 25 years, they’ve done so through various productions, performances and experiences. They believe in the power of arts to uplift and connect people of all ages. 

Learn more through the Riverton Arts Council, visit their website at: www.rivertonartscouncil.org. Or check out their social media on Facebook at @Riverton Arts Council or Instagram at @RivertonUtah.Arts. 

“We’d love to invite the entire community to come ‘under the sea’ with us and support Riverton’s rising generation of young performers,” Cambron said. “Your attendance means so much to these kids and to the volunteers who make community theatre possible.”