Little Mermaid the Aqua Terrestrial by Janinne Chadwick An original rock
musical at the Little People’s Repertory Theater in Ben Lomond, California.
Sunday Matinee was a hoot. For the fifth year in a row I suffered through
sore ribs and sore throat from laughing too much. Never mind the tears running
down my pant leg. Janinne writes a new cleverly original play each year for
players eight to fourteen years old. Ever try to herd seventy something
children into doing a fabulous musical with 26 songs in it? For the people putting
together the wonderful plays—it’s child’s play—so to speak. They are
professional and so is the production with fabulous sets, costumes and lighting
by Avery Laurin. Had to throw that in—did I tell you that six of my family
members are heavily involved in the play? Myles plays President Neptune and
Grace is an anchovy.
The story includes several Beach Boys songs, takes place at the Santa Cruz
Boardwalk—above and below the water. If you are over forty you will catch the
jokes and laugh till you hurt. The words to the songs have been changed to fit
a story-line that is off-the-charts wild and funny. The story includes
landlubbers, surfers, sea creatures such as anchovies, sharks and mermaids. Oh,
and the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Men in Black and the Paparazi. If you plan
to go—get ready for some good giggles!
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