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Ursula tells Ariel about how she plans to give her legs in exchange for her voice. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Gallery: ‘Little Mermaid’ makes waves during Homecoming

October 13, 2022 by Meghan Long

The Department of Theatre put on a production ‘The Little Mermaid’ for the 2022 Homecoming musical. The production moved from Boone Theatre to the Abilene Convention Center a few weeks before opening night. Showtimes are as follows and tickets are available for purchase on acu.universitytickets.com:

  • Friday Oct. 14, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday Oct. 15, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday Oct. 16, 2:00 p.m.
Ariel, played by senior Emilie Reed, and Ursula, played by senior Rose Lee-Alliston, sing during the Homecoming production of ‘Little Mermaid.’ (Photo by Meghan Long).
Ariel, played by senior Emilie Reed, sings ‘Part of Your World.’ (Photo by Meghan Long)
Prince Eric’s ship floats across the sea. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Scuttle, played by senior Jack Bledsoe, flies through the sky. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The Mer-sisters introduce themselves. (Photo by Meghan Long)
A group of sea creatures find sympathy is Ariel’s plight. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Ursula, played by Rose Lee-Alliston, plots how she will take over the seas. (Photo by Meghan Long).
King Triton scolds Ariel. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Sebastian, played by Caleb Evans, sings ‘Under the Sea.’ (Photo by Meghan Long)

Flounder, played by senior Anna Grygier, sings about Ariel (Photo by Meghan Long)
Ariel’s sisters discuss her want to experience the world on land. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior Will Thompson playing Prince Eric floats in the ocean after a shipwreck. (Photo by Meghan Long).

Ursula, played by senior Rose Lee-Alliston, sings about stealing Ariel’s voice. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Prince Eric watches as Ariel tries to explain her plight. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Ariel gets a bath with the help of castle workers. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Scuttle sings and dances with the other seagulls. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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