Serenbe Playhouse, recipient of the prestigious American Theatre Wing
grant, and named one of the Top 20 theatres in the nation by Playbill, is pleased to present DISNEY’S
THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Ryan Oliveti, the show opens on March 30th and runs to April 22nd.
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID will be produced at The Grange Lake in Serenbe.
ABOUT DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Playhouse will kick of its year long VOYAGE with the iconic film – Disney’s The Little Mermaid –
coming to life like never before! As Ariel knows, there is beauty in the everyday human objects all around
us. This motto will ring true with complete scenic and costume elements made from recycled materials –
going from trash to pure treasure! Featuring the return of Miss Saigon stars: Niki Badua and Chase
Peacock alongside our favorite villainous diva: Deborah Bowman. Join us as we travel ‘Under the Sea’ for
an adventure the entire family will never forget!
“Is there a human alive that does not remember seeing Ariel belt ‘Part of Your World’ on a rock as a wave
crashed behind her for the first time?” asks director, Ryan Oliveti. “I so vividly remember seeing Disney’s
The Little Mermaid in the theatre with my stuffed animal Max at my side! Being asked to bring this show
to life is a full-on dream come true! I cannot wait to share the classic tale with young and old alike. And, in
true Serenbe form, it will come to life like never before – on the water with sets, costumes, and puppets
made from recycled materials that prevent ocean waste. What better way to honor Ariel’s world than to
help clean the ocean and teach the importance of protecting this one planet we all share. Nothing like
taking the everyday around us, and turning it into pure Disney magic – true trash to treasure! Walt would
be proud!”
ABOUT THE CAST & CREATIVE
From a helicopter to the open ocean, Niki Badua and Chase Peacock return for another love story of epic
proportions – Ariel and Prince Eric! Joining them ‘Under The Sea’ is Atlanta and Playhouse favorite
Deborah Bowman as Ursula – the most iconic villainess of all time! Returning to the Serenbe stage are
India Tyree as Sebastian, Austin Tijerina as Scuttle, and Terrence Smith as Grimbsy. Rounding out the
leading players are Derek Dixon as King Triton, Brian Jordan as Flotsam, Jordan Patrick as Jetsam, and
Kenny Tran as Flounder. Chase Anderson, Brooke Bradly, Brady Dunn, Brittany Ellis, Arielle Geller,
Timothy Harland, Kendra Johnson, Casey Shuler, and Madison Welch round out the aquatic ensemble.
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Long time Playhouse collaborators Bubba Carr (choreography) and Chris Brent Davis (music direction)
join Oliveti in bringing the timeless fairy tale to life. The creative team tasked with turning recycled
materials to pure Disney Magic are costume designer Erik Teague and scenic designer Shannon Robert.
Joel Coady (lighting design), Rob Brooksher (sound design), Adam Howarth (sound design), Lindsey
Ewing (wig design), Jarrad Hogg (makeup design), and Alysha Burgwardt (makeup design) round out the
creative team.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews with the Executive and Artistic Director and Staff are available upon request. Please email
ryan@serenbeplayhouse.com.
TICKETS
Season & Single Tickets are on sale now. Ticket prices start at $30 – senior/student, and group discounts
are available. Rain Insurance is available for all tickets. All may be purchased online at
www.serenbeplayhouse.com, or by calling the box office (770-463-1110), open Tuesday through Sunday,
3pm-8pm.
ABOUT SERENBE PLAYHOUSE
Serenbe Playhouse is a professional theatre committed to producing site-specific performances and
programs that connect art, nature and community. Serenbe Playhouse believes that theatre as an art form
has the unique power to illuminate the human experience. In pursuit of that vision, we produce
artistically rich site-specific performances and programming that reduce the barriers between artists and
audiences by immersing patrons in an environment that amplifies the beauty of nature, and provides
opportunities for engagement, conversation, and collaboration. We use theatre as an artistic educational
tool for both artists and audiences. We are a pioneer in modeling Green Theatre Practices by producing
plays with a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Serenbe Playhouse was
founded in 2009 under the executive and artistic direction of Brian Clowdus, an accomplished actor,
educator, director and producer. Established under the umbrella of their parent organization, The
Serenbe Institute for Art Culture & the Environment, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Serenbe
Playhouse operates with the support of a diverse working board of directors and community volunteers.
Recipient, American Theatre Wing’s 2015 National Theatre Company Grant.
Named one of the 20 Top Regional Theatres in the Nation by Playbill, 2018.
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