WCT’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ opens Saturday

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Waimea Community Theatre’s production of “The Little Mermaid” premieres this weekend at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

Waimea Community Theatre’s production of “The Little Mermaid” premieres this weekend at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

Set both under the sea and on land, performance tells the story of Ariel (Kat Reuss) an adventurous mermaid princess with a fascination for all things human. After disobeying her father, King Triton (Rick Turnbow), by swimming to the surface, she rescues the handsome Prince Eric (J Victor Rubeiro), and makes an unsavory deal with the evil witch Ursula (Annie Herring) to fulfill her dream of walking on land.

Kahilu performances are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kahilutheatre.org.

The show heads to Honokaa People’s Theatre for a 7 p.m. performance June 11 and 2 p.m. matinee June 12. Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour before showtime or in advance at Taro Patch Gifts in Honokaa.