Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM
Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Robert A. Sheppard Auditorium
Ariel
Prince Eric Grimsby
Pilot Sailors
Flounder
Scuttle
King Triton
Sebastian Mersisters
In order of appearance
Gabby Gelsomino
Sage McCormick
Claire Thomas
Isabelle Hinkle
Charlotte Downing, Brigid Graham
Mercy Grapes
Piper Pedersen
Tori Griffin
Chase Wilson
Ava Cook
Lucy Charlesworth, Katie Choate
Charlotte Downing, Mercy Grapes
Brigid Graham, Isabelle Hinkle
Flotsam
Jetsam
Ursula
Gulls
Carlotta
Chef Louis
Chefs
Princesses
Stella Gresko
Julia Giovannetti
Adelaide Szalay
Charlotte Downing, Brigid Graham
Mercy Grapes
Stella Gresko
Julia Giovannetti
Lucy Charlesworth, Tori Griffin
Isabelle Hinkle, Chase Wilson
Lucy Charlesworth, Brigid Graham
Isabelle Hinkle
Director
Choreographer
Music Director **
Stage Manager
Backstage Manager
Lighting Design
Set Design
Scenic Artist
Props Design
Set Builders
Mary Espina
Valerie Henning
Joy Weaver
Ellie Kutz
Julia Janus, Julia Nichols
Ciro Mangieri
Ned Hood
Sara Lasseter
Barbara Tait, Character Works
Tony Giovannetti, Graham Hoffman
Keith Weaver, Derek Wilson
Hair and Makeup Designer
Costume Designs and Rentals
Sound Designer
Video Operator/Social Media Manager
Light Board Operator
Sound Board Operator
Spotlight Operator
Hair and Makeup Crew
Backstage Crew
Front of House Crew
Photography
Videography
Elizabeth Grapes
Character Works
Camilo Perez
Samantha Brown
Alexander Diaz
Serena Light Kenley Wells
Katie Choate, Valentina Loaiza
Dorie Baker, Riley Bergin
Caroline Boehling, Lorelei Lasseter
KC Shroeder
Kyla Brosnihan
Wendell Powell
Photography
AJ Parson
Conductor and Pianist
Drums
Percussion
Violin
Trumpet
Bass ** Choreographed
Joy Weaver
Austin Martin
Chloe Digirolamo
Meredith Kennedy
Steve Fenick
Ryan Gary
The Water’s Surface
King Triton’s Court
Ursula’s Lair
Ariel’s Grotto
Prince Eric’s Ship / Sea Below / Beach
Mersister’s “Girl Cave”
The Beach
Open Water
Ariel’s Grotto
Ursula’s Lair
The Beach
King Triton’s Court
The Palace Ariel’s Chambers
The Palace Kitchen
The Palace Banquet Hall
The Palace Ballroom
Ursula’s Lair
The Bay
King Triton’s Court
The Palace Ballroom
Ursula’s Lair
The Beach
We are excited to introduce our brand new Musical Theater Camp, running from:
Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 26
The camp will take place daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Students will receive hands-on training in acting, singing, and dancing.
We welcome boys and girls entering 5th through 9th grade to join us for this two-week experience, which will conclude with an end-of-camp performance.
The cost for the full two-week camp is $500, with sibling and BSoR family discounts available. Click the link below to register!
For more information on our Musical Theater Camp, email Mrs. Espina at mespina@benedictineschools.org
Thank you to our production collaborators!
Adelaide Szalay
is so excited to play Ursula in her last ever Stuart Ave production! At St. Gertrude, her favorite previous roles include Janet Van de Graaf in The Drowsy Chaperone, the Minstrel in Once Upon a Mattress, and Morticia in the Addams Family. She plans to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre in college, and would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her!
Class of 2027 (Orange and Pink) has previously performed as Chris in The Play That Goes Wrong, the Jester in Once Upon a Mattress, the Monster in A Monster Calls, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, and Professor Plum in Clue. Outside of theater, Ava enjoys dance, violin, photography, travel, drawing, and singing. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their hard work in making this show possible.
is excited to be a part of her first show with SAP. A current Junior at SGHS, some of Brigid’s favorite credits include Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (SPARC), Vivianne Kensington in Legally Blonde (ArtsToAll), Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (SPARC), Louisa in the Sound of Music (JFT), and Joanne in Rent (JFT). She has a love for dancing and is a proud student of Passion Academy Dance, where her favorite styles are tap and ballet. Brigid would like to thank Mrs. Henning and the amazing cast and crew of talented people for making this show happen. She hopes you enjoy the show!
is part of the Red and White Senior Class. Previous shows she has worked on were Once Upon a Mattress, The Play That Goes Wrong, Clue, and Addams Family. Outside of theater, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family. She wants to thank them for all of their continued support!
Class of Orange and Pink, is excited to be a part of this production!
Charlotte has been in Honors Dance for the past two years and recently performed in last Spring’s musical, Addams Family. Outside of Saint Gertrude, Charlotte competes in various dance competitions. She’s been dancing since she was four years old! Charlotte would like to thank Ms. Val for being such an encouraging and inspirational person in her life. Break a leg everyone!
Red and White Class, is thrilled to be a part of this production. Past roles have included Colonol Mustard in Clue, Mr. Marl in A Monster Calls, and Ms. Colymoore in The Play That Goes Wrong. Outside of theater, Claire enjoys anime, joke with her father, and doodle on her classwork. She’d like to thank herself for saying yes when asked to be a part of this production attending a BSoR Basketball game
Dorie Baker
Is the class of 2028 Sophomore at Saint Gertrude. She works on the props as well as helping move the sets on and off the stage. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Ellie Kutz
Production Stage
Manager
a senior in the Red and White class, is the Stage Manager. She has been involved in all previous productions. Outside of theater, she enjoys painting and drawing.
Gabriella Gelsomino Ariel
is a senior at Saint Gertrude’s and is thrilled to be playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She previously appeared as Wednesday in The Addams Family, The Drowsy Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone and Ms. Green in Clue. Outside of theater, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and singing. She plans to attend Randolph-Macon College in the fall. Gabriella would like to give a special shoutout to her mother, who has supported her behind the scenes all four years and continues to be there both on and off the stage. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!
Pilot, Mersister,
is part of the Class of 2027. Past productions include Mean Girls (Janice and Regina), Hadestown (Fate 3), Urinetown, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz. Outside of theatre, she enjoys spending time on the James River and spending time with her friends. Isabelle would like to thank her mom for letting her pursue her love of musical theatre!
Julia Giovannetti
of the Orange and Pink class, has previously appeared as Mal Beineke in The Addams
Family and Mrs. White in Clue.
In her free time, Julia enjoys painting, sleeping, and anything creative. She would like to give a shoutout to her sister, Sophia.
Class of 2027, previously performed in the ensemble for A Monster Calls and The Addams
Family, and served as Assistant Backstage Manager for Clue.
Outside of theater, she enjoys reading, drawing, and playing rugby. She would like to give a shoutout to set designer Ned and all the parents who helped.
KC Schroeder
Class of 2027 (Orange and Pink), is a backstage crew member. Her previous productions include The Little Mermaid, Clue, The Addams Family, Once Upon a Mattress, and The Play That Goes Wrong. She would like to give a shoutout to Julia Janus.
Katie is a senior in the Class of Red and White! She is Head of the hair, makeup, and costume department back stage, as well as performing a Mersister on stage! She has been in the past productions of: The Drowsy Chaperone, Once Upon a Mattress, The Addams Family, and Clue!
Kenley Wells Spotlight Operator
(Kash) is a junior at SGHS! Prior to The Little Mermaid, Kash was involved in A Monster Calls, The Addams Family, and Clue. Kash loves reading, writing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her parents and family for everything. Enjoy the show!
Front of
is a freshman at Saint Gertrude. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Lorelei Lasseter
is part of the Black and Gold class at Saint Gertrude. Past productions worked on were Clue this past fall. Outside of theater, Lorelei enjoys creating art and writing. She would love to thank Piper and her mother Sara for their support! She hopes you enjoy the show
is new to the Stuart Avenue Productions. Outside of theater she enjoys running and art. She hopes you enjoy the show
is a senior in the Class of Red and White. This is her first Stuart Avenue production! She enjoys singing, dancing, playing basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Most of all, she loves hanging out with her friends and family. Thank you to my mommy who did all of our makeup and is the best mother I could ask for who supports me in everything I do and inspires my faith.
is part of the class of Black and Gold. Her past productions include Seussical and Annie. Outside of the theater, they enjoy making art, singing, and spending time with their loved ones. Piper would like to thank her family, all crew and cast, Blaise, Lorelei, and Lana for supporting her to pursue theater again. It has truly been so much fun, and she loved bringing Flounder to life in The Little Mermaid. She wants to give a huge thank you to Gabby, who played Ariel. She gave Piper the motivation and bravery she needed while making the hours of learning the acts fun. Enjoy the show!
Riley Bergin Backstage Crew
is a freshman at Saint Gertrude. She previously worked on our fall production of Clue! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Prince Eric
is a senior at Saint Gertrude. Past productions include The Play that Goes Wrong, A Monster Calls, The Addams family, And Clue. Shout out to my softball coach for letting me do this and believing in me when I had a hard time believing in myself! Also shout out to my friends for being amazing!
Samantha Brown
Video Operator
Social Media Manager
Class of 2027, was previously involved in the productions, A Monster Calls, Addams Family, and Clue on various crews. Outside of theatre she likes to go on walks with her family, read, and listen to music. She would like to shout out to her family and friends for always supporting her!
Class of 2028 (Lilac and Lime), is currently working on The Little Mermaid and has previously been involved in Clue and The Addams
Family. Outside of theater, she enjoys indoor skydiving and is Level 2 certified. Serena also loves crafting and making T-shirts. Shoutout to Kash for getting me into theater!
Stella Gresko
is a junior and plays Flotsam and the Maid in The Little Mermaid. Previous roles with the Stuart Avenue Players include ensemble in The Play That Goes Wrong, the Nightingale in Once Upon a Mattress, Sully in A Monster Calls, Alice in The Addams Family, and Miss Scarlet in Clue. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music, and spending time with friends.
is a junior in the Orange and Pink class. She previously played Grandma in The Addams Family and was an ensemble member in Once Upon a Mattress. Outside of theater, Tori enjoys swimming, cooking, and crafting. Thank you to my friends and family for your love and support!
is a junior and plays Flotsam and the Maid in The Little Mermaid. Previous roles with the Stuart Avenue Players include ensemble in The Play That Goes Wrong, the Nightingale in Once Upon a Mattress, Sully in A Monster Calls, Alice in The Addams Family, and Miss Scarlet in Clue. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music, and spending time with friends.
is part of the Class of 2030. Past productions include Clue. Outside of theater, they enjoy flag football, Dungeons and Dragons, Boy Scouts, and Camping. Chase would like to thank Avelynn Wilson (class of Red and White) for getting him into theater.
A special thank you to President Jesse Grapes, Vice President of Mission Del Smith, Saint Gertrude Head of School Amy Pickral, and Benedictine College Preparatory Head of School Greg Lilly for their incredible support in making The Little Mermaid possible.
The students are also so grateful to all of the amazing parent volunteers including Marci Andrews, Catherine Brosnihan, Molly Charlesworth, Colleen and David Cook, Deya Fabian, Adam and Dana Gresko, Rebecca and Rob Kutz, Kerry Kirk, Sara Lasseter, Derek and Maria Wilson, for their time, creativity, and constant enthusiasm.
Thank you to the friends and families who have supported each student through late night pick ups, last minute prop runs, and endless encouragement.
Finally, to the faculty and staff of both Benedictine and Saint Gertrude, thank you for cheering on these students while helping them balance it all during show week.
Welcome to our production of The Little Mermaid!
This cast, crew, and production team have shown incredible dedication and resilience throughout this process. Between ice storms, tornado warnings, and waves of sickness, they have persevered with determination and heart to bring this story to life. We could not be more proud or more excited for you to see what they’ve accomplished.
The Little Mermaid is a story about following your dreams, staying true to yourself, and navigating new challenges. Ariel leaves the comfort of her home to explore the unknown, and along the way, she discovers that chasing your goals comes with both excitement and obstacles. That journey feels especially meaningful for our students, whether they are stepping into our community for the first time or preparing to take their next big leap as they head off to college.
It is our hope that this show inspires you to take risks, trust yourself, and dive into your own adventures, both onstage and off.
Thank you for being here and supporting these incredible students.
Enjoy the show!
-Mary Espina, Director