W.T. Clarke actors perform ‘The Little Mermaid’

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The members of W.T. Clarke’s acting troupe Lights Up Productions transported their audience to the “magical kingdom under the sea” during their spring production, “The Little Mermaid” from March 1 through 3.

Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale and classic animated film, “The Little Mermaid” is follows the tale of King Triton’s youngest daughter Ariel, who wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above the sea. She bargains with the evil sea witch Ursula to trade her tail for legs. When the deal isn’t what it seems, Ariel needs the help of her animal friends, Flounder, Scuttle and Sebastian, to restore order under the sea.

On March 1, prior to the main performances, the school held a Senior Citizens’ Dinner Theater, sponsored by the W.T. Clarke PTA in collaboration with the East Meadow Kiwanis and Clarke Theater Arts Parents Association. Community residents were invited for an Italian dinner with musical performances by the W.T. Clarke High School orchestra and a special viewing of this year’s spring musical. Dinner services and ushering were provided by members of the W.T. Clarke Middle School Builder’s Club and W.T. Clarke High School Key Club.

The Lights Up Productions cast and crew expressed their gratitude to director and choreographer Kristen Norwark, vocal director Rachel Fogel, the design team, the stagehands, the tech squad under the guidance of technical director Elliot Oppenheim, the orchestra pit— led by W.T. Clarke High School Orchestra Director Steven Barbieri— and the district’s building and central administrators for helping to make the spring musical a success.