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Mermaids makes splash at ODA

ODA students bring 'Little Mermaid' to life.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:00 p.m. January 21, 2016
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Colorful ocean creatures sing about life “under the sea” as they danced beneath bubbles Jan. 21 for The Out-of-Door Academy’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” The show runs at 7 p.m. through Jan. 23, at the school’s Black Box Theatre.

 

Eels Madisyn Wandall, left, and Ainsley White, right, surround Ursula, portrayed by Sabine Timol.
Eels Madisyn Wandall, left, and Ainsley White, right, surround Ursula, portrayed by Sabine Timol.
Alexia King, as Ariel, whines about her father's restrictions against seeing humans. Dru Cappar, as Flounder, offers support.
Alexia King, as Ariel, whines about her father's restrictions against seeing humans. Dru Cappar, as Flounder, offers support.
Shelby Fulton portrays Sebastian the crab.
Shelby Fulton portrays Sebastian the crab.
Alexia King, as Ariel, sings about her dreams to explore the human world.
Alexia King, as Ariel, sings about her dreams to explore the human world.
Sea creatures Josh Cohen, Elle LaClair and Samantha Alves celebrate life
Sea creatures Josh Cohen, Elle LaClair and Samantha Alves celebrate life "under the sea."
Lagoon inhabitants, including Cate Paxton, front, dance about how wonderful life is
Lagoon inhabitants, including Cate Paxton, front, dance about how wonderful life is "under the sea."
Prince Eric (Phineas Scanlon) argues with Grimsley (Caden Denslow), front right, as Olivia Knego steers the ship.
Prince Eric (Phineas Scanlon) argues with Grimsley (Caden Denslow), front right, as Olivia Knego steers the ship.
Scuttle (Ryan Newhams), Flounder (Dru Cappar) and Ariel (Alexia King) check to see if Prince Eric (Phineas Scanlon) is alive after he washes up on shore following a storm.
Scuttle (Ryan Newhams), Flounder (Dru Cappar) and Ariel (Alexia King) check to see if Prince Eric (Phineas Scanlon) is alive after he washes up on shore following a storm.
Ryan Newhams, as Scuttle, kicks the prince to make sure he is alive after washing up on shore.
Ryan Newhams, as Scuttle, kicks the prince to make sure he is alive after washing up on shore.
Mermaid Olivia Knego sings that Ariel must be in love because she's been so distracted.
Mermaid Olivia Knego sings that Ariel must be in love because she's been so distracted.

 

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