Albion middle schoolers went under the sea in performing Little Mermaid

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Meleana Mengs played the role of Flounder, an eccentric seagull, in the Albion Middle School production of Little Mermaid on March 14-15. Flounder is singing “Positoovity.”

The high school will be doing Cinderella on with shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, and noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Sophie Kozody is in the role of Ariel, a mermaid princess, and a group of seagulls help her to get her balance after she turns into a human. The seagulls include Meleana Mengs, Emmaline Gailie, Olivia Bruski, Zyann Pore, Maci Conn and Nadalee Ryan.

Tatiana Morales plays Ursula, the a villainous sea witch who offers Ariel, her niece, the chance to become human for three days. She will need to win the kiss of her true love Eric, and then she can stay human. If she fails, Ursula gets her soul. During the three days, Ariel won’t be able to use her voice. Ursula sings, “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”

Sophie Kozody as Ariel agrees to the deal with Ursula and signs the agreement.

Annabella Dusham plays the role of Sebastian, a red Jamaican crab and a servant of King Triton. Sebastian’s main song is “Under the Sea.”

Brian Kozody, the associate director and husband of director Carrie Kozody, played Chef Louie. The production had a shortage of male performers and Mr. Kozody and also teacher Bruce Pritchett took on roles. Mrs. Kozody said she hoped their performances would encourage more boys to be in the musicals.

Louie is preparing a meal for Prince Eric (at right, played by John Vivas) and his advisor, Grimsby (played by Adelynn Hawkins). Eric and Ariel meet and have a romantic connection.

Bruce Pritchett as King Triton is angered when he learns his daughter has been on the surface of the water and reprimand her. He thinks humans are only savage fish-eaters.

Nicole Loney plays the role of Flounder, center, who is Ariel’s best friend. Flounder, a tropical fish, regularly embarks on adventures despite a cowardly demeanor.