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KYDS YOUTH DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS An amateur production by

Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by

the Disney film Music Adapted and Arranged by David

is presented through special arrangement with and all

International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Junior and MTI s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks

1 KYDS YOUTH DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS An amateur production by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED Disney Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film Music Adapted and Arranged by David Weinstein Disney s The Little Mermaid JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY Script, music and all other material 2011 Disney Broadway Junior and MTI s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved. FRIDAY 24th & SATURDAY 25th JUNE 2016 Registered Charity No

THIS IS KYDS KYDS is a youth drama society working with young people and members of the community in Tiptree, Essex.

Trustees Officials President Ambassadors Adult Members THE KYDS TEAM Alexandra Berriman, Marcus Churchill, Ann Morton, James Stocker Dannii Carr, Chris Caswell, Hannah Caswell, Joanne Greed, Carl

Wilkin and Sons Ltd for their valued support of the society.

from 1989. In Andersen s story, The Little Mermaid is never given a name. She is 10 years old and has five older sisters instead of six. The Mermaid and her sisters are all born one year apart.

2 THIS IS KYDS KYDS is a youth drama society working with young people and members of the community in Tiptree, Essex. Since 2009 we have been running workshops and staging productions in Tiptree and surrounding areas. Trustees Officials President Ambassadors Adult Members THE KYDS TEAM Alexandra Berriman, Marcus Churchill, Ann Morton, James Stocker Dannii Carr, Chris Caswell, Hannah Caswell, Joanne Greed, Carl Jewell, Leena Loerns, Keven Morton, Bill Sheldon, Kerry Stocker Ray Banks Jonathan Casey, Aimee Churchill, Brad Cole, Maritess Dunn, Alice Mason Emma Baldwin, Sophie Stocker KYDS is very grateful to Wilkin and Sons Ltd for their valued support of the society. THE LITTLE MERMAID The Little Mermaid was written by Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, back in 1837 and has since seen a number of adaptations with the most popular being Disney s classic movie from In Andersen s story, The Little Mermaid is never given a name. She is 10 years old and has five older sisters instead of six. The Mermaid and her sisters are all born one year apart. In Anderson s story, it is explained that on her 15th birthday, a mermaid is allowed to swim to the surface and look at the world above. The Little Mermaid would constantly dream about life on the surface and how it would be. She has an established relationship with her grandmother who tells her about the human world and the way the world works. Her 15th birthday came and she travelled to the surface. Once there, she spotted a grand ship. She approached the ship and listened to all of the music and cheers and spotted a handsome lad on the ship whose appearance captured her heart almost right away. He was a prince and the Mermaid couldn t keep her eyes off him. However, a great storm soon thundered across the skies and the perilous sea proved to be too much for the prince s ship, with the winds and waves knocking it over on its side. The Mermaid swam with all her might and rescued the Prince from drowning. The Little Mermaid decides to go to the Sea Witch, hoping for a way to become human. The Sea Witch tells her that in exchange for her ability to speak, she could be human, but at a terrible cost. The Sea Witch then cuts the Mermaid s tongue out with a knife. The Prince finds the Mermaid and takes her back to his castle where she is dressed richly. One night, the Mermaid spotted her sisters in the water and beckoned for them to approach her. Once they recognized their human sister, they told her how much sorrow their family was in that she was gone. The Prince loved the Mermaid, but he loved her as he would a little child. He told her that she was dear to him, but that he was in love with the temple maiden that had found him on the beach after the ship wreckage. The Prince and Mermaid sail away to another kingdom after his parents forced him to meet its princess. However, he soon discovered the Princess was the temple maiden that found him on the beach, and the Prince had finally found the girl that had rescued him. The Prince married the Princess. That night she the Little Mermaid saw her sisters surface from the ocean depths with all of their hair cut short. They had all sacrificed their hair to the Sea Witch for a way to save their sister s life. The Little Mermaid would have to plunge a dagger into the heart of the Prince and let his blood drip over her feet. Then, she would turn back into a mermaid and would be able to live out the rest of her life. The Mermaid holding the knife in her hand walked into the Prince s chambers but couldn t kill him. After everything, she still loved him. She threw the dagger overboard, and as the sun started to rise, she threw herself into the ocean, her body turning into foam. However, something peculiar happened, the Little Mermaid started to rise up into the sky. Her body was destroyed but she was now an ethereal being, surrounded by others of the same. They explained to the Mermaid that because of her struggle to achieve a soul, she had become a Daughter of the Air. After 300 years of doing good deeds for mankind, a Daughter of the Air is rewarded with a soul and is given entry into the Kingdom of God. Original Source: Paul Singh -

THE CAST Ariel - Grace Upton I have been at KYDS for two and half years now and this will be my fifth show!

I ve loved every minute being with my fellow cast members; learning dances, reading through the script, just every rehearsal really!

Flounder - Charlie Warner I joined KYDS back in February after some other members encouraged me to join.

I didn t know if first-timers could audition for a main role but I gave it a go anyway and got a great result.

This is my third production with KYDS following Dracula Spectacula where I played Hans and Cinderella where I played Grizelda.

I have loved rehearsing for the show and hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

I am really looking forward to playing the role of Ursula as it is a big contrast to playing the Fairy Godmother in the last panto, Cinderella.

I am playing one of Ursula s minions and I m really enjoying it. So far this has been one of my favourite shows for rehearsals. I hope you enjoy the performance!

I wanted to be King Triton because he s a guy who doesn t really do much but is needed all the time and I think that s quite cool!

Since my first show with KYDS; Seussical Jr, I have had a lot of experience with this and other groups.

Prince Eric. I hope I can perform to the best of my ability on stage!

3 THE CAST Ariel - Grace Upton I have been at KYDS for two and half years now and this will be my fifth show! In 2015 I was nominated for the NETG Adjudicator s Award for Tom Cat in Dick Wittington. I ve loved every minute being with my fellow cast members; learning dances, reading through the script, just every rehearsal really! I can t believe I am playing a Disney Princess! I love being Ariel because she is quite stubborn and likes things her own way - just like me really! Flounder - Charlie Warner I joined KYDS back in February after some other members encouraged me to join. At first I was nervous but I knew almost every face present and was welcomed with open arms! I didn t know if first-timers could audition for a main role but I gave it a go anyway and got a great result. I play Flounder the fantastic fish and can t wait for the opening night! Sebastian - Tom Nicholl My name is Tom Nicoll and I m 14 years old. This is my third production with KYDS following Dracula Spectacula where I played Hans and Cinderella where I played Grizelda. I have also appeared in other shows such as Our House, Grease and most recently The Pirates of Penzance. I have loved rehearsing for the show and hope you enjoy it as much as I have! Ursula - Ellie Russell I am delighted to say that I have spent 5 great years with KYDS and The Little Mermaid is my tenth show! I am really looking forward to playing the role of Ursula as it is a big contrast to playing the Fairy Godmother in the last panto, Cinderella. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Jetsam - Morgan Sheldon This is my third show with KYDS and this one is a great show with some great choreography and acting. I am playing one of Ursula s minions and I m really enjoying it. So far this has been one of my favourite shows for rehearsals. I hope you enjoy the performance! King Triton - Tommy Metcalf Hi everyone! This is my first KYDS production and I m soooo exited, even though the rehearsals have been hard it s been so fun! I wanted to be King Triton because he s a guy who doesn t really do much but is needed all the time and I think that s quite cool! I hope you enjoy my first show with KYDS. Byeee! Prince Eric - Ben Collins This is my eighth show with KYDS and for me, by far the most enjoyable to be part of! Since my first show with KYDS; Seussical Jr, I have had a lot of experience with this and other groups. I am currently a student at Tomorrow s Talent and I recently performed in Pirates Of Penzance with WAOS, which was a completely different challenge to the part of Prince Eric. I hope I can perform to the best of my ability on stage! Scuttle - Steven Hyde Hi, I m Steven and I am 12 years old and been at KYDS for less than a year, but I am enjoying every bit of it. I would like to continue being a member of KYDS and performing in shows. I particularly like playing the part of Scuttle as he is a really stupid know-it-all but please don t cringe at how dumb I am in the show - I am in character..! Flotsam - Matilda Hens As a new member of the company, this has been my first production and a memorable one too. Everyone has made me feel very welcome and I have loved every minute of it (especially playing Flotsam). Aside from performing, I love horse riding, karate and spending time with my dog Biscuit and kitten Inka. Grimsby - Harry Yelland This is my sixth show with KYDS and I am the oldest amongst the boys. Since I started I have played many roles including Landau in Dracula Spectacula and my favourite part so far, Buttons! I have really enjoyed our rehearsals and I have worked so hard on my character. I hope you enjoy the show!

Seahorse - Marcus Renshaw My names Marcus and I have been at KYDS for almost a year

This is my first speaking role in a KYDS show (not counting shouting SEVEN!

I really enjoy KYDS because it helps me with my confidence and I have made a lot of

Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Ensemble Pilot - Matthew Greed I

Over the years I have played an array of characters, including Starkey the Pirate

I have enjoyed it all as I ve been able to play such different characters with

I love playing Pilot - who is the Captain of the Ship - as it is something

Daisy Loerns Eva Guerra Shannon Owen Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Gull 2 Chef Louis

Grace Robards Amy Swallow Carlotta/Mersister - Emily Upton The Little Mermaid Jr

I have played different parts like Kelly in Dracula Spectacular, Pip in Dick

4 Seahorse - Marcus Renshaw My names Marcus and I have been at KYDS for almost a year now, this being my second show. This is my first speaking role in a KYDS show (not counting shouting SEVEN! in Cinderella) playing the part of the Seahorse. I really enjoy KYDS because it helps me with my confidence and I have made a lot of friends here. Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Ensemble Pilot - Matthew Greed I have been involved in KYDS for 5 years now and I have enjoyed every moment of it. Over the years I have played an array of characters, including Starkey the Pirate in Peter Pan, a Dwarf in Snow White, a Young Elvis Presley and many more. I have enjoyed it all as I ve been able to play such different characters with different personalities. I love playing Pilot - who is the Captain of the Ship - as it is something different! Hope you all enjoy the show! Daisy Loerns Eva Guerra Shannon Owen Mersister/Ensemble Mersister/Gull 2 Chef Louis - Olly Smith My name is Olly, I am fifteen years old and I am playing the role of Chef Louis. I have been a part of KYDS for one year now and done two shows in the past with this crazy lot. I have enjoyed every second of KYDS even if they made me audition first for this show. (Thanks for that by the way..!) I really hope you enjoy this show as much as I enjoy being at KYDS. Grace Robards Amy Swallow Carlotta/Mersister - Emily Upton The Little Mermaid Jr will be my fourth show with KYDS. I have played different parts like Kelly in Dracula Spectacular, Pip in Dick Whittington and Bows in Cinderella. I enjoy KYDS because you can get into character knowing no-one will judge you and have a lot of fun. I love playing Carlotta because she is so fun and posh (which is not me) and I get to be with my sister (Ariel). Carlotta is a different character for me so I am learning new skills every rehearsal. Gull 1/Ensemble Gull 3/Ensemble Ensemble Lola Emson Woody Whymark Tyler Mansfield L.A. GILES & SONS LTD. DID YOU KNOW? You can support KYDS by shopping online via Easy Fundraising. Just go to OAKVIEW, 55A GROVE ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JJ Mobile

Ariel Flounder Sebastian Ursula Flotsam Jetsam King Triton Prince Eric Scuttle Grimsby Seahorse Pilot Chef Louis Carlotta The Mersisters Gull 1 Gull 2 Gull 3 Ensemble CAST LIST Grace Upton Charlie

5 Ariel Flounder Sebastian Ursula Flotsam Jetsam King Triton Prince Eric Scuttle Grimsby Seahorse Pilot Chef Louis Carlotta The Mersisters Gull 1 Gull 2 Gull 3 Ensemble CAST LIST Grace Upton Charlie Warner Tom Nicoll Ellie Russell Matilda Hens Morgan Sheldon Tommy Metcalf Ben Collins Steven Hyde Harry Yelland Marcus Renshaw Matthew Greed Olly Smith Emily Upton Daisy Loerns, Emily Upton, Eva Guerra, Shannon Owen, Grace Robards, Amy Swallow Lola Emson Amy Swallow Woody Whymark Eva Guerra, Woody Whymark, Marcus Renshaw, Shannon Owen, Tyler Mansfield, Lola Emson, Daisy Loerns, Grace Robards, Amy Swallow, Matthew Greed, Olly Smith FATHOMS BELOW DAUGHTERS OF TRITON HUMAN STUFF PART OF YOUR WORLD UNDER THE SEA PART OF YOUR WORLD (reprise 1) PART OF YOUR WORLD (reprise 2) SHE S IN LOVE POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS SONGS ACT 1 ACT 2 Pilot, Sailors, Grimsby, Prince Eric The Mersisters Scuttle, Gulls, Ariel, Flounder Ariel Sebastian, Sea Creatures Ariel Ariel Mersisters, Flounder Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam LES POISSONS Chef Louis, Chefs ONE STEP CLOSER Prince Eric KISS THE GIRL Sebastian, Sea Creatures THE CONTEST Grimsby, Princesses POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS (reprise) Ursula, King Triton PART OF YOUR WORLD (finale) Ariel, Prince Eric, Company DID YOU KNOW? It costs KYDS an average of 5000 to stage each show. We cannot continue our good work without your support! There will be an interval of approximately 30 minutes. Drinks and snacks are available at the snack bar!

6 LITTLE MERMAID REHEARSALS LITTLE MERMAID REHEARSALS

PRODUCTION TEAM Director Lee Dillon-Stuart Associate Director Alexandra Berriman Assistant Director Brad Cole Choreography Amy Grieve Vocal Coach Katie Brennan Rehearsal Stand-In Millie Sheldrick

Carl Jewell Sound 2 Jake Lunniss Backstage Crew Dannii Carr, Brad Cole, Emily Jowett, Alice Mason Mermaid and Ursula Costumes Alice Mason Hair & Make Up Emma Baldwin, Jodie Cole, Hazel Cole, Louise

Churchill Front of House Managers Ann Morton, James Stocker Assisted By Volunteers from KYDS It is not permitted to take photographs, video or sound recordings during the show due to copyright

7 PRODUCTION TEAM Director Lee Dillon-Stuart Associate Director Alexandra Berriman Assistant Director Brad Cole Choreography Amy Grieve Vocal Coach Katie Brennan Rehearsal Stand-In Millie Sheldrick Rehearsal Assistant Ray Banks Production Manager (on the book) Alexandra Berriman Set Design and Construction Keven Morton Assisted by Jonn Casey, Carl Jewell, Robert Greed Lighting Jonn Casey Sound Carl Jewell Sound 2 Jake Lunniss Backstage Crew Dannii Carr, Brad Cole, Emily Jowett, Alice Mason Mermaid and Ursula Costumes Alice Mason Hair & Make Up Emma Baldwin, Jodie Cole, Hazel Cole, Louise Robards Chaperones Hannah Caswell, Chris Caswell, Tess Dunn, Kerry Stocker, Sophie Stocker Photography David Turner Photography Publicity Kerry Stocker, Bill Sheldon Poster & Programme Design Marcus Churchill Front of House Managers Ann Morton, James Stocker Assisted By Volunteers from KYDS It is not permitted to take photographs, video or sound recordings during the show due to copyright regulations. DID YOU KNOW? KYDS makes the majority of our set and props. We also hire out things we have made to other societies! GET INVOLVED KYDS is an active society. Every year we hold workshops with professional performers and tutors, social events and at least two productions including a Pantomime. We also hold regular social events including trips to the theatre. Being a member of KYDS is great fun, and we re always on the look out for new members! If you are aged between 11 and 18, why not get involved? Whether you ve never been on stage before or you re a seasoned actor, there s a place for you. Ellie Russell in Cinderella The only people that have more fun than our youth members are our volunteers! We re always looking for people that can spare some time, even an hour now and then to help with costumes, props, publicity or even directing! Whatever your talent, get in touch at hello@kyds.org.uk KEEP IN TOUCH Follow us on Tweet us after the show and let us know what you think! Like us on Facebook! Keep up to date with what we are doing. kydsyouthdramasociety Have a look at our website

THANK YOU! A huge number of individuals, businesses and organisations support KYDS throughout the year.

Colchester Voluntary Community Services for their help and support Wilkin and Sons Limited for their continued support Dave Turner Photography for providing excellent photography Tiptree Parish

Roger Verrall and the Site Staff at Thurstable School Paul Green for assistance with bookings at St.

for kindly providing raffle prizes Perrywood Garden Centre for kindly providing raffle prizes Mike Corbett for his financial support L A Giles & Sons Ltd for their support Galaxy Publications Ltd for

8 THANK YOU! A huge number of individuals, businesses and organisations support KYDS throughout the year. We are very grateful for the continued support from the following: Essex County Council for supporting this production via the ICCF fund Kelvedon and District Rotary Club for their continued support Colchester Voluntary Community Services for their help and support Wilkin and Sons Limited for their continued support Dave Turner Photography for providing excellent photography Tiptree Parish Council for their continued support Don Tyler and Sons Opticians for selling tickets The HTTC Limited for their continued support Denise Grimshaw at Thurstable School for her assistance with bookings Roger Verrall and the Site Staff at Thurstable School Paul Green for assistance with bookings at St. Luke s Church Extension Carolyn McSweeney and Julie Webster for their assistance with bookings at Tiptree Community Centre Go Bananas Colchester for kindly providing raffle prizes The Mercury Theatre for kindly providing raffle prizes Perrywood Garden Centre for kindly providing raffle prizes Mike Corbett for his financial support L A Giles & Sons Ltd for their support Galaxy Publications Ltd for their donation of hairdressing equipment The members, parents and supporters of KYDS for everything you do! SUPPORTING KYDS IS NOW EVEN EASIER! You can support KYDS simply by texting KYDS16 followed by and the amount you wish to donate to It s quick, easy and will help our Society to continue our great work in the community. Support our work in the community Text KYDS16 10 to Colchesters best kept secret party venue Vi CTUS B I S T R O S Debenhams Eld Lane Vi CTUS B I S T R O S We are here GRILLS PARTIES COCKTAILS Playhouse Wilkinsons cut here on Big Plates & Grills at Victus Colchester CHOICE OF 15 DISHES Terms & Conditions Available all day everyday. Only 1 main course for free per table/reservation. Cheapest main free. Valid at Colchester venue only. Valid until 1st September colchester@victusbistros.co.uk

AFFILIATIONS KYDS is proud to be a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Assosication (NODA). Founded in 1989, NODA is the leading representative body for amateur theatre in the UK.

The Association has a membership of approximately 2400 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual members staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues

Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in

9 AFFILIATIONS KYDS is proud to be a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Assosication (NODA). Founded in 1989, NODA is the leading representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. KYDS is a member of the East region. The Association has a membership of approximately 2400 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual members staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues ranging from the country s leading professional theatres to village halls. Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in society administration. NODA aims: To give a shared voice to amateur theatre. To help societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice & performance. To provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges & opportunities of the 21st century. STOP PRESS! Cinderella wins NODA Best Pantomime Award for 2015! Our 2015 show won Best Pantomime for District 8 in the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) East awards! Director Alex Berriman was there to receive the award. Congratulations to all cast and crew involved! NORTH ESSEX THEATRE GUILD We are also affiliated to the North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) which provides support and adjudication services for amateur groups in North Essex. They hold an annual awards event at the Princes Theatre in Clacton and last year we were lucky enough to be nominated for several awards. DICK WHITTINGTON Daisy Greenwood - WINNER of the award for Best Young Actress for her performance as Queen Rat in Dick Whittington and as Nadia in Dracula Spectacula Grace Upton - Nominated for the Adjudicators Award for her performance as Tom Cat Ben Collins - Nominated Best Young Actor for his performance as Idle Jack Matthew Russell - Nominated Best Dame for his performance as Dame Dolly Dumpling Nominated for the King Costume Award Nominated for Technical Achievement for Lighting, Sound and Special Effects Nominated for the Eric Dyster Cup for Best Pantomime or Children s Play DRACULA SPECTACULA Alice Mason - Nominated Best Young Actress for her performance as Wraith Nominated for The Terry Sadler Memorial Trophy for Front of House REMEMBRANCE Sophie Stocker - Nominated Best Young Actress for her performance as Emily Jon Beales - Nominated for the Cliff Hudson Award for Comedy DID YOU KNOW? Hans Christian Andersen also wrote classic stories such as Thumbelina, The Emperor s New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen!

10 Personal service our priority FREE CHILDREN'S GLASSES WITH OPTICAL VOUCHER / SELECTED RANGE PAST PRODUCTIONS Established family independent opticians NHS and private eye tests Contact lenses Home visits Free adjustments Free minor repairs Free contact lens trials November 2015 June 2015 November 2014 September OFF COMPLETE SPECTACLES Valid until until the 31 August July The Centre, Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HF OFF YOUR SIGHT TEST Valid until until the 31 August July June 2014 November 2013 DON T FORGET!!!! Drinks and snacks are available at the Snack Bar! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! For further information on all our activities simply us at hello@kyds.org.uk

11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! It is not permitted to take photographs, video or sound recordings during the show due to copyright regulations. Programme by Marcus Churchill Photography by David Turner Registered Charity

KYDS YOUTH DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS

KYDS YOUTH DRAMA SOCIETY PRESENTS by arrangement with STAGE RIGHT CREATIVE LTD www.stagerightcreative.com by Alan P. Frayn FRIDAY 27th & SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2015 Registered Charity 1159305 THIS IS KYDS