LITTLE MERMAID, JR! INFORMATION
TUES 5/19 & THURS 5/21
Tuesday, May 19: Performance Night 1
- Dress Rehearsal at Miller Symphony Hall, 9 am - 1 pm
- Photo Sessions after rehearsal
- All 4/5 students remain at school before evening performance
- Doors open at 5:30 pm.
- Performance begins at 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 21: Performance Night 2
- Dress Rehearsal at Miller Symphony Hall, 9 am - 1 pm
- Grades K-3 walking trip to watch the show
- Chaperones needed!
- Photo Sessions after rehearsal
- All 4/5 students remain at school before evening performance
- Doors open at 5:30 pm
- Performance begins at 6:00 pm
Previous info:
Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12:
- 9 AM - 1 PM
- All on-stage actors and dancers rehearse at Miller Symphony Hall.
- Students may bring a clear water bottle and snack. Please avoid snacks that may make a mess.
- Students will walk up with staff at 9 am. Return times will vary.
- Visual Arts majors will remain at school to work on larger projects.
With the exception of the visual artists, all students attend both performances.
Visual Artists: Ushers
- Ushers - are the only students who are scheduled to attend 1 performance night. They have a showcase of their artwork in the lobby, hand out programs and guide students to seats. All Visual Artists are brought on-stage to bow at the end of the performance!
Visual Arts: Tech
- Tech Team - manage audio from the sound booth or act as Stage Crew
Dancers - perform both nights
Ensemble - groups of students who sing/act; all perform both nights
Principal/Lead Actors
- Most perform only one night but attend both to cover in an emergency, so it is essential they attend both nights! Some may act with the Ensemble groups on their off night. They get front row seats to watch and support the opposite cast. Parents are welcome to pick up after the event if they cannot attend the performance.
PLEASE LIMIT WHAT IS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL THESE DAYS, SINCE WE WILL BE DISMISSING FROM MILLER SYMPHONY HALL.
Drawstring backpacks and water bottles will be provided to bring to school on musical days.
Wear lightweight clothing that is easy to change in/out of. Costumes must be kept at school.
Lunchboxes will be left at school. Packing them in disposable bags is preferred.
Ensemble On-Stage Actors need to wear non-slip shoes or sneakers. Crocks, slides or similar shoes that are not secured to the foot are not permitted.
No cologne or perfume. Deodorant or hairspray is permitted.
Cell phones are permitted but must be put away at the venue.
❗️ ALL STUDENTS STAY AT SCHOOL BOTH NIGHTS ❗️
MORNINGS
Dress rehearsals run in the morning, form 9 am - 12 pm, so please arrive on time!
Students remain in costume for photos.
Students return to school when photos are completed.
AFTERNOON
- Students remain at school, relax, practice lines.
- Lunch is served at school as usual.
- A hot dog 🌭 dinner is provided Tuesday and a pizza 🍕 dinner is provided Thursday at 4:00 pm
- Students get into makeup and costumes. Some get changed at the venue.
Our Arts Team will be assisting students with costumes, hair and makeup.
If your child has an allergy and/or you do not want any makeup, please contact your child's teacher before the performance days.
EVENING
- Ushers, tech and stage crew students head over to the venue first.
- All other students walk over in groups.
- Ponchos are available in the event of rain.
PERFORMANCES
- Doors open at 5:30 pm.
- Parking is available at nearby parking garages - see this link: https://www.allentownparking.com/parking/decks-lots/
- Look up the Strata Deck (right next door) and Community deck (has an entrance on 6th between Walnut & Hamilton). Note - there is construction just past Miller Symphony Hall on 6th St where one lane has been blocked.
- Parents may park at the school after 5 pm. Note - it is a bit of an incline, 3 blocks up 6th St to Miller Symphony Hall.
- Performance begins at 6:00 pm
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
- ALL STUDENT WILL NEED A RIDE HOME BOTH NIGHTS.
- After the performance, students will return backstage to get out of costume.
- Groups will be called to the stage to be released to their parents.
- For the evening you are not attending, please plan to arrive at the venue around 7:45 pm to pick up your child on the side of the venue at the Arts Walk. There is an exit on the left (if you are facing the building) See photo!
Students may not bring medication of any kind to the venue. This includes inhalers, Tylenol, allergy medications, nose spray, etc.
If your child requires any medication, please contact Miss Berger, School Nurse at 610-841-4560 or BBerger@artsacademyecs.org
As with any trips, please make sure your contact information in Jupiter is correct so we can reach you.
Our grades 4 & 5 families are invited to reserve seats before our K-3 community and other invited guests.
- Tickets, sent home in the form of a bracelet, are required for all guests who need a seat at the performance.
- There is no cost for admission.
- 4th & 5th grade students do not need a ticket.
- Small children who can sit in an adults lap do not require a ticket.
- Guests without tickets will not be permitted entry.
We are grateful for the opportunity to host our unique Spring Musical at the beautiful, historic, Miller Symphony Hall, right here in Allentown! Did you know that we are the first public elementary school to put on such a production at Miller Symphony Hall? Last year's Beauty & the Beast was our first performance there!
See the link below to for an interactive tour! Click the numbers on the side to see each level. When you reserve your tickets, seating is general admission.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Email: office@artsacademyecs.org
Website: https://www.artsacademyecs.org
Location: 601 Union Street, Allentown
Phone: (610) 841-4560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsAcademyElementary