'The Little Mermaid Junior' at Plays-in-the-Park

Take your child on a journey under the sea as Plays-in-the-Park presents "The Little Mermaid Junior," its 21st annual indoor children's show.

Adapted from the 2008 Broadway production based on the 1989 animated film, "The Little Mermaid Junior" is set in a magical underwater kingdom where Ariel longs to leave the ocean and live in the world above. Junior productions are modified to make them easier for younger performers.

Tickets cost $2 for children and $3 for adults, and will become available at the PIP theater production office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, beginning Sept. 15. Performances will begin at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 25.

Child-friendly snacks and drinks, coffee and tea will be sold prior to the show and during intermission. No outside food is permitted inside the theater.

The cast features Emma McGahan as Ariel, Katie Riley as Ursula, Ben Menahem as Eric, Scott Daniels as Triton, Bob Nutter as Grimsby, Emma Schwartz as Flounder, Izzy Figueroa as Sebastian, Evan Krug as Scuttle, Tyler Barnick as Pilot and Chris Guell as Chef Louie. Also appearing are Dana Simone, Shannen Doyle, Stephanie Turci, Ashley Little, Natalie Romeo and Moriel Behar.

The show is directed by Gary Cohen, choreographed by Michelle Massa, musically directed by Nick DeGregorio, and stage managed by Gabrielle Komleski, with costumes by Carolyn McCaffrey, special effects by Mike Patierno, scenic design by Mike D'Arcy, lighting design by Roman Klima, sound design by Matt Boyle, and wig designs by Michael Miguel.