Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid, JR. is a timeless tale about trust, temptation, and the power of sacrificial love.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home behind, but in her impatience she turns to the deceitful sea witch, Ursula, instead of trusting her father, King Triton. When Ariel faces the consequences of that bargain, it's her father's selfless love — and the defeat of evil — that ultimately saves her and grants her the desires of her heart.

● Our dress rehearsal and performances will be held at the wonderful Lavern Veasy Performing Arts Center in Luther, OK.

● It is a short, 20-minute drive from Reclaiming Arts. Please put in “Luther High School” in maps for directions (18001 N Luther Rd, Luther, OK.)

● You will see the auditorium just east of the high school.

● There is no food or drink allowed backstage or in the auditorium, except water. Students may eat in the lobby (with a cover over their costume). We want to be respectful of our beautiful space by following this rule.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 12-4pm

Location: Reclaiming Arts

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 9am-3pm

Location: Luther Auditorium

● Schedule:

○ 9am–call time

○ 9:30-11:30am–Rehearsal

○ 11:30-Noon–Lunch

○ Noon-2:30pm–Rehearsal

○ 2:30-3pm–Photos in Lobby (optional)

● All acting students are required to stay for the entirety of their dress rehearsal. Photos in the lobby from 2:30-3pm are optional. Parents are welcome to stay or to drop off their student.

● We will be storing the costumes for this production. Students should come with hair and makeup done and bring appropriate undergarments.

● There will be a short lunch break, so please plan to either pack or drop off food.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Call Time: 12pm

Showtimes: 4pm and 7pm

Location: Luther Auditorium

Show Length: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

● Once checked in, your child will be shown their dressing room. Because of limited space, we ask that parents only go backstage if volunteering or needing to assist their child. We will have teachers in each dressing room and backstage to help with everything the performers will need.

● We will be storing the costumes for this production. Students should come with hair and makeup done and wear appropriate undergarments.

● Students will not have an opportunity to eat a full meal in between shows. Please plan accordingly by sending your child with non-messy, protein-filled snacks that do not require refrigeration or microwave access (ex: string cheese, beef jerky, fruit, protein bar, etc.). Alternatively, we will be offering Snack Packs that can be pre-ordered (see snack pack tab below for details).

Students will not have an opportunity to eat a full meal in between shows. Please plan accordingly by sending your child with non-messy, protein-filled snacks that do not require refrigeration or microwave access (ex: string cheese, beef jerky, fruit, protein bar, etc.).

Alternatively, we will be offering Snack Packs that can be pre-ordered for $5. CLICK HERE to order your Snack Pack by May 10 at 11:59pm.

● Upon arrival for shows and dress rehearsal, please check in at the lobby. Check-out will also be in the lobby, after your student’s rehearsal/show concludes.

● Once you check your child in, you will be given an ID badge. We have hundreds of awesome families in our Arts Fam, but our volunteers will not know each parent. You will keep your ID badge to present at check out or if you need access backstage. Each child will get one ID badge. Older students, ages 16 and up, are allowed to check themselves in and out without a parent. Students may not leave in between shows or during rehearsals.

● Staying for dress rehearsal is optional for parents.

Please arrive with hair and makeup ready for dress rehearsal and show day. We will have a volunteer ready for final touches during check in, but students will not have time for hair and makeup upon arrival. 

BOYS

Very minimal. Hair should be styled and out of face. Minimal stage makeup (blush/mascara) optional.

GIRLS

General:

Hair should be out of face. Braided, wavy, or curled half up is preferred.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer.

Mersisters:

Hair should be out of face and either braided, wavy, or curled.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer. Lipstick, eyeshadow, or glitter in the color of their costume tops is welcome:

Ariel–light purple

Attina–orange

Alana–burgundy

Aquata–sky blue

Arista–rose red

Adella–light green

Andrina–light pink

Flounder:

Preferred hair is braided, but can also be curled or wavy and out of face.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer. Blue lipstick, eyeshadow, or glitter is welcome.

Sebastian:

Hair should be curled or wavy half up.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer. Please ensure lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush is red. Gold glitter and/or eyeshadow is welcome.

Scuttle:

Preferred hair is braided, but can also be curled or wavy and out of face.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer.

Flotsam and Jetsam:

Preferred hair is curled and out of face, but can also be braided.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer. Lipstick should be dark, and eyeshadow should be smoky and/or deep green.

Ursula:

Hair should be curled.

Stage makeup should include lipstick, mascara, blush, and bronzer. Lipstick should be dark, and eyeshadow should be smokey and/or purple. Option to add purple or black glitter.

● For our Acting department only, we will hold onto your student's costume(s) and have them ready to go at the venue. It is your student's job to ensure their costume pieces are hung neatly and that all costume pieces are accounted for at the end of dress rehearsal and shows.

● While we provide costume pieces, your student is responsible for bringing their own undergarments, hair and makeup supplies, etc. Please be sure to check for all items needed before leaving the house. It’s best to bring a small laundry basket to gather items that would spill out of a bag.

● Please label shoes, laundry basket, and other items to ensure you go home with your belongings.

● Please do not allow your child to eat in costume. Bring an extra set of clothes for before and after the performance and a cover-up.

PHOTOS

Corban Huckleberry with Huckleberry Photography will be on-site during dress rehearsal to make it easy for families to get professional photos of their student in costume. Corban brings over 12 years of portrait photography experience and is excited to be capturing our students’ photos this year!

What's included: Your $40 photo credit includes ALL of your student's digital photos in full resolution with 2-3 photos per costume. Photos are delivered straight to your phone and email for instant download. You'll also have the option to purchase prints, magnets, keychains, and other keepsakes from our online store

How to sign up (2 quick steps, 1 link):

Step 1: CLICK HERE — you will be asked to fill out a short registration form with your student's name, your contact information, and an optional reference photo of your student's face (this helps us match your student to their photos automatically).

Step 2: After submitting the form, you'll be directed to purchase your $40 photo credit. Please complete a form and payment for each child in your family. 

That's it! We'll text and email you before June 20 when your student's photos are ready to view and download.

Photos are optional. Please complete the sign-up and payment before your student's photo day.

VIDEO

We will be capturing our spring performances on video. Videos are $25 each and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE. You will receive a link for your video(s) by June 20.