March 12, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 11
BHS Dives ‘Under the Sea’ With Spring Musical By Pam Young Special to The Sound
Mermaids, sea creatures, and a classic Disney villain are taking over the stage at Branford High School next week when the school lifts the curtain on its spring musical, The Little Mermaid.
The school’s performing arts program will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22, bringing a colorful underwater world to the stage with a cast of 38 students and a large crew working behind the scenes. For Director Colin Sheehan, Musical Director Mike Martone Jr., and Choreogra-
pher Paola Rarick, the show marks the ninth musical they have produced together. “It’s special because Mike and I grew up in this program and performed together,” Sheehan said. Over the years, the trio has also worked See BHS Dives page 6
Jaci Giammattei is helping others find their voice..............................2
Looking Ahead to States The state tournament looms ahead for the T-birds after a loss in states..........................................20 Julianne Henkel, as Ariel, holds Nate Frohlich as Prince Eric while Becca Law, as Flounder, looks on during rehearsal for Branford High School’s production of The Little Mermaid. Performances run March 18–22 at Branford High School. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Postcards from Afar The Florida Keys, Unlocked..........23
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