DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
TREEHOUSE/MAINSTAGE
Directed by Ann Ferguson, Music Directed by Tom Barocco, Choreographed by Justin Gaylard // July 24 - August 9, 2026
Journey with us under-the-sea for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a theatrical take on the classic Disney movie. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Get ready for a fantastical ocean adventure filled with original music, amazing musical numbers, and fun for the whole family!
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song list
Act I
“The World Above” - Ariel
“Fathoms Below” - Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby
“Daughters of Triton” – Mersisters
“If Only (Triton’s Lament)” – King Triton
“Daddy’s Little Angel” – Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam
“Part of Your World” – Ariel
“Part of Your World (Reprise)” – Ariel
“She’s in Love” – Mersisters, Flounder
“Her Voice” – Prince Eric
“Under the Sea” – Sebastian, Ensemble
“If Only (Ariel’s Lament)” – Ariel
“Sweet Child” – Flotsam, Jetsam
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – Ursula
“Act 1 Finale” – Ursula, Ariel
Act II
“Positoovity” – Scuttle, Gulls
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – Ariel, Maids
“Les Poissons” – Chef Louis
“Les Poissons (Reprise)” – Chef Louis, Chefs
“One Step Closer” – Prince Eric, Ariel
“Daddy’s Little Angel (Reprise)” – Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam
“Kiss the Girl” – Sebastian, Animals
“If Only (Quartet)” – Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, King Triton
“The Contest” – Grimsby, Princesses
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – Ursula
“Finale” – Entire Cast
CREW
DIRECTOR - ANN FERGUSON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LENDSEY VON KRUEGER
STUDENT DIRECTOR - BEATRICE BUNNELL
MUSIC DIRECTOR - TOM BAROCO
ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR - DESTINY HOWARD
STUDENT MUSIC DIRECTOR - EMMA HOBBS
CHOREOGRAPHER - JUSTIN GAYLARD
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER - VERONICA LINDHOLM
STAGE MANAGER - ALYSSA ALLEN
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - GABBY LONG, CARLEIGH BAILEY
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - HEATHER HOBBS
COSTUME DESIGNER - KATHY HOLSWORTH
COSTUME TEAM - JEANNETTE GIBSON, SANDI KNECHTEL, TIFFANY NICHOLS, JAMES JENKINS, MELODY YORK, GAVIN PARMLEY, VERONICA LINDHOLM, MAKAYLA STOUDER, JENNIFER BUNNELL, BEATRICE BUNNELL, CARISSA MILLER, ANTOINE STRIBLING, MADDIE MCGLOTHREN, JASMYN HEARN, MEGAN WASHINGTON, MARTHA ZLOKOVICH, DANIELLE WILLIAMS
SET DESIGN/PROJECTIONS - ANN FERGUSON
INTIMACY COORDINATOR - JUSTIN GAYLARD
PROPS - HOLLY BUSSE, LISA BOND
PROP CONSTRUCTION - LENDSEY VON KRUEGER, KURTIS VON KRUEGER, STEPHEN LOTT, JENNIFER BUNNELL, ANN FERGUSON
HAND PUPPET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION - LESLIE HERRING
LIGHTING DESIGN - CORY TUCKER, ERIN CASEY
SOUND ENGINEER - ERIC VANDERVORT
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR - ERIN CASEY
SOUND AND PROJECTION OPERATOR - JIM HOWARD
SPOLIGHT OPERATORS - HAILEY CLARK, ROBERT JOINER
BACKSTAGE CREW - OLAF IDES, CLIFF PRESLEY, SUNNY MAGAW, MELODY YORK, KENNY WORTHAM, LONDON MAGAW
SET CONSTRUCTION - BRYAN CHAPMAN, SUNNY WALTON, JENNIFER GOODMAN
MARKETING SPECIALIST - ASHLEY DENNY
MASTER CARPENTER/SHOP SUPERVISOR - BRYAN CHAPMAN
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - KATHY HOLSWORTH
CAST
JULIA BANTA as ARIEL
Julia has been performing throughout the Gulf Coast for the last fifteen years. She began performing in 2010 with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus and was a ten-year member. Some of her favorite past credits at Pensacola Little Theatre include Seussical Jr. (Co-Director), The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams), Snow White and the Prince (Snow White), and Legally Blonde (Margot). Julia is entering her final year of law school at the University of Alabama School of Law.
JANNON STARRATT as PRINCE ERIC
Jannon is so grateful to be in his seventh show at PLT! Last seen as Utterson in Jekyll & Hyde and Sir Sagramore in Camelot, he is beyond excited to share the story of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
DUSTIN LEWIS as SEBASTIAN
Dustin “Singer‑Actor” Lewis, found his voice at church in Gulfport, Mississippi and has been stealing the spotlight ever since! When he’s not lighting up the stage, Dustin is a facilitator with Navy Federal. Dustin also has a YouTube review show called Singing the Tea, where he brings laughter, and a whole lot of personality.
WYATT SNYDER as FLOUNDER
Wyatt is an incoming seventh grader at Gulf Breeze Middle School and is thrilled to play Flounder. His favorite past shows include Seussical Jr., Frozen, Newsies, Matilda, and Mean Girls. Wyatt is excited to work with this wonderful cast and thanks his parents, family, and friends for their continued support.
EMILY MIXON as SCUTTLE
Emily Mixon is the founder and former owner of Mixon Magic Performing Arts. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. She recently played Lana Sherwood in It’s a Wonderful Life. Emily’s favorite roles at PLT include Mrs. White in CLUE: Live Onstage and the Stepmother in Cinderella. Special thanks to her parents and David! Enjoy the show!
KATIE OLSON as URSULA
As an elementary music teacher and assistant elementary director of Pensacola Children’s Chorus, music has always been at the forefront of Katie’s life. Though she is more often on the directing side of the performing arts, she has always enjoyed a chance to have fun on the stage herself. Previously, she was seen as Maleficent in Disney’s Descendants, a stepsister in Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and an ensemble member in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jekyll & Hyde.
LAUREN MONTGOMERY as JETSAM
Lauren is so excited to participate in her second show at PLT. She was last seen as an ensemble member in Disney’s Descendants and in LaBelle Performing Arts production, Carved by Dreams. Lauren has been doing musicals since she was eleven years old and doesn’t plan on stopping.
ROWAN MCCOLLUM as FLOTSAM
This is Rowan’s fourth show at Pensacola Little Theatre, and she is so grateful to be a part of this journey under the sea! She is currently pursuing a BFA in acting at Florida State, but is home for the summer. Previous roles at PLT include Eddie (13 the Musical), Megan (Puffs), and most recently Woman #2 (Gooney Bird Greene). Rowan is thankful for Ann’s incredible direction and the wonderful cast that has brought this show together.
CHRISTOPHER GAWEL as GRIMSBY
It’s been four years since Christopher has appeared on stage. Before completing his doctorate in applied theology, he played as Max in Madonna University’s production of The Sound of Music. Other favorite performances include Roy Selridge in Biloxi Blues, Eugene Jerome in Broadway Bound, and Bernardo in West Side Story. Dr. Christopher is grateful for his debut at PLT after moving to Pensacola last year. Many thanks to Michelle, his new theatre wife!
ANTHONY BROUGHTON as KING TRITON
Anthony has performed with PLT since 2012, debuting in the musical Hairspray. He’s happy to be back once again on the stage he calls home! He was last seen as Herb in Junie B. Jones The Musical. Anthony recently made his directorial debut with Six: Teen Edition. Other notable roles over the years include Simon Stride (Jekyll & Hyde), Sir Lionel (Camelot), and Tom Collins (Rent).
JOE VINSON as CHEF LOUIS
Joe Vinson is a Pensacola marketing professional and local historian. He has sung in the Choral Society of Pensacola for almost twenty seasons with his wife Bradley. Joe played a priest in UWF’s recent production of Jesus Christ Superstar and joined the Pensacola Opera Chorus last season for La Traviata and Oklahoma. This is Joe’s first PLT show since the 1990 Mini-Masquers production of Nobody Loves a Dragon.
ELANNA MILHOUSE-SMITH as ARISTA
Elanna is extremely excited to perform in her second mainstage production at PLT. She goes to Pensacola High School and is a part of the IB program. Elanna also plays bass guitar and flute in the PHS Band. During her time as a musician, she has learned to play fourteen instruments, performed at Carnegie Hall with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, was invited to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of George Washington’s tomb, and many more!
AUTUMN RIVERA as ANDRINA
Autumn is very excited to make her first theatre debut! Although she is new to theatre she is not new to the stage, frequently performing with the Pensacola Coastals dance team. While this is her first PLT performance it definitely will not be her last!
MEG MAYS as ATINA
Meg has enjoyed being a volunteer at PLT for over a year. Past favorite roles include Sandra in The Play Goes Wrong, Queen Guinevere in Camelot, and Emma in Jekyll & Hyde.
CAITLIN FERGUSON as ADELLA
This is Caitlin’s seventh show at PLT. She will be a freshman at Spring Hill College in the fall on a scholarship to play flag football. Caitlin is incredibly proud of her mom for directing this show and can’t wait for you to join them under the sea!
HANNAH LEGGETT as AQUATA
This is Hannah’s second time in Disney’s The Little Mermaid and her first time participating in a Pensacola Little Theatre show. She was in theatre at Tate High School, and has played Gabriella Montez (High School Musical), Allana (Disney’s The Little Mermaid), and ensemble (All Shook Up). Hannah is a graphic design technology major at PSC, and spends most of her time creating art. She is very excited to play one of Ariel’s sisters again, and can’t wait to see what comes next! Hannah is proud to represent her high school troupe, 6364.
LAUREN KEMP as ALLANA
Lauren is excited to return to the Pensacola Little Theatre stage. At PLT, she previously performed as Princess (Snow Queen) and Janie Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life). Lauren would like to thank her family, her voice teacher Dr. Colleen Cole Beucher, and the entire cast, crew, and creative team for their dedication and encouragement.
CHELSEA BROCK as ENSEMBLE
Chelsea is excited to be making her mainstage debut at Pensacola Little Theatre! She most recently played Puck in Somebody to Love and is thrilled to be a part of another PLT production. When not rehearsing, she enjoys reading fan fiction and singing karaoke with her wonderful wife, Kip.
ALISON NORTON as ENSEMBLE
Alison Norton is a BFA musical theatre major at the University of West Florida and is delighted to dive under the sea with PLT in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Her recent credits include UWF’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Pensacola State College’s American Idiot. Alison would like to thank her family, friends and mentors for their ongoing support.
TRUDY JENKINS as ENSEMBLE
Trudy is delighted to be returning to the PLT stage after last appearing as Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll & Hyde. Previously, she has also been seen in Disney’s Descendants, Legally Blonde, and Cinderella. Trudy would like to thank her husband for his continued love, support, and patience.
ELIZABETH ODEE as ENSEMBLE
Elizabeth is thrilled to be back onstage for her third show at PLT. She was last seen in Legally Blonde and Moana Jr. She is so excited to be a part of this show, and she hopes you enjoy your time under the sea!
BRIANNE LAPOINT as ENSEMBLE
This is Brianne’s first production at PLT. She recently graduated from the University of West Florida with a BA in Arts Administration and a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her previous roles at UWF include Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Callie in Stop Kiss, and Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
ALISSA FERREIRA as ENSEMBLE
Alissa is an upcoming senior in the BFA Acting program at the University of West Florida. Her recent credits include Brigid in The Maltese Falcon (live radio performance), Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Lips in The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast. She also performs with Enchanted Parties, LLC as a princess entertainer and is a passionate dancer training at UWF and on the Pensacola Coastals Dance Team.
ELLA YASUNAGA as ENSEMBLE
Ella is excited to be appearing in her second ocean-related Pensacola Little Theatre show! Recent productions include Inherit the Wind, Mean Girls, and Moana Jr. Thanks to the PLT team and enjoy the show!
SYDNEY BURKEY as ENSEMBLE
Sydney is returning to PLT for her seventh show and is excited to be part of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Her most recent performances were as Bigfoot/ensemble (Mothman) and Snow White (Once Upon a One More Time). She has also started exploring directing and choreography. Sydney is planning to attend Oklahoma City University in the fall for a BM in Musical Theatre. Enjoy the show!
LIAM WALKER as ENSEMBLE
This is Liam’s third show with PLT! He was seen previously in Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures and Suessical Jr. as Horton. This fall he will be a freshman at Pensacola High School in the IB program.
JACK FRAZIER as ENSEMBLE
Jack is thrilled to be apart of this amazing production with his cast mates this summer! He earned a BFA in Dance at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022. This is Jack’s first production at PLT, but he was a part of SLT in Slidell from 2013-2018, where he was in productions including High School Musical Jr., Peter Pan Jr., Grease, Wedding Singer, Footloose, and Urinetown.
NATHAN TOEPFER as ENSEMBLE
Nathan has been seen in numerous productions in Pensacola over the years. Some of his favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, Lord Farquad in Shrek, and Dracula in Dracula: A Real Pain in the Neck. Nathan is always excited to be back onstage again.
NATHAN MYERS as ENSEMBLE
Nathan has been a volunteer with PLT since 2022. He’s been seen previously in Cinderella, Addams Family, and Jekyll & Hyde as General Lord Glossop this past October. Nathan was also a part of the production team for multiple shows including Seussical Jr. as stage manager, Puffs as light operator, and Six: Teen Edition as apprentice director.
SEAN MCGRATH as ENSEMBLE
Sean is excited to be a part of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! He became a part of the PLT family as Dennis/Perkins in The Play That Goes Wrong. Other previous roles include Inspector Lord in A Spider’s Web, Demetrius in a musical retelling of A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Lord Savage in Jekyll & Hyde.
CAITLIN STUBBLEFIELD as ENSEMBLE
Caitlin is entering eighth grade at St. Paul Catholic School, where she got her acting debut in musical theater class. She has been seen in Out of the Box Christmas, Believe!, and Best of Both Worlds. Caitlin would like to thank her grandparents for writing small plays at their house and bringing donuts to set!
AZLAN “AZ” DOUGLAS as ENSEMBLE
AZ began his theatrical career at age seven performing in San Diego at USD basketball games and the county fair. Since moving to Pensacola he has been an avid PLT student and takes acting, dancing, and musical theatre classes year round. He has since starred in multiple PLT shows, including Vichy in Aristocats Jr, Saski in The One Between, and Captain Zach Barrow in Batten Down the Hatches.
BRIDGET HOLSTON as ENSEMBLE
This is Bridget’s fourth show with PLT. Previously, she has played Jared in Mothman, Chelsea in Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures, and Maizie La Bird in Seussical Jr. Bridget is also going into her fourth year of Pensacola Children’s Chorus and uses her voice to spread the love of God. She is so excited to be working on one of her favorite childhood shows with such an amazing cast!
PIPER MATHEWS as ENSEMBLE
Piper loves the stage, whether it’s theatre, dance, or music, and is excited to be back at PLT. She’s most previously been seen in Seussical Jr. as Baby Kangaroo, while also having performed in Matilda Jr., Legally Blonde Jr., A Christmas Carol, and Miracle on 34th Street.
from the director
Collaborating with other artists is one of my favorite things. The hundreds of hours this talented cast, crew, and production team have collectively spent creatively building this show was a team effort in every way. I am thrilled to work with each and every one of them. What a privilege! I fell in love with Disney’s animated version of The Little Mermaid years ago. The beautiful and catchy music is what drew me in, and it has stood the test of time. In our production, you will hear the classics such as “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World,” but you will also hear some new added treasures such as “Positoovity,” “Wildest Dreams,” and “If Only.”
Our story is colorful and magical—a feast for the eyes—but I hope you also discover the heart of it. You’ll find a prince searching for true love, a young mermaid longing to discover where she belongs, a father who loves deeply but struggles to let go, and loyal friends who support one another through every adventure. It’s more than just a fairytale romance; it’s a story about acceptance, belonging, friendship, family, and unconditional love.
We can’t create magic without an audience! Thank you for joining us on this fairytale adventure! As we travel under the sea together, I hope you laugh, smile, and find joy in our storytelling.
about the director
Ann Ferguson has been a part of the Pensacola performing arts community for over 30 years as a performer, teacher, educator, and director. She holds degrees in music education and vocal performance, and has a wide range of professional performing credits in musical theatre, opera, film, and voiceover. She has also directed performing arts camps, served as arts education director, and taught hundreds of music lessons.
Ann has been part of the Pensacola Little Theatre family for over a decade as a performer, director, and parent of PLT performers! She has discovered a true passion for directing and is thrilled to use her years of performing experience to create beautiful stories on stage.
Ann is an active member of PLT’s Treehouse and Artistic Committees. Her previous PLT credits include Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, director of Snow White and the Prince, assistant director of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and assistant music director of Moana Jr.
