Mahaffey Class Acts Program Presents The Little Mermaid Jr

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - July 19, 2024 - PRLog -- The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, benefitting The Mahaffey Theater, is thrilled to announce performances of The Little Mermaid Jr., produced and performed by the talented students of the 2nd Annual Summer Camp through the Mahaffey Class Acts Program. After three weeks of dedicated preparation, the young performers are ready to bring this beloved tale to life on stage.

Join us for two enchanting performances:

• Friday, July 26 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 PM (matinee)

"Over 60 students have been involved in this endeavor," said Katrina Young, Class Acts—Education and Outreach at the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "The kids work so hard to perform, and it's wonderful to see it culminate into a full-scale show that showcases their hard work these past three weeks. They're especially excited to perform live on our stage—some for the first time."

The public is invited to experience this magical journey under the sea as the young cast brings the enchanting world of Ariel, Sebastian, and all their underwater friends to life. This production is a testament to our community's youth's creativity, dedication, and talent.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased through the Mahaffey Theater box office or online at www.mahaffeytheater.com. This is a unique opportunity to support our young performers and enjoy a delightful rendition of The Little Mermaid Jr. Don't miss out on being a part of this community effort.

For tickets, or call: (727) 892-5767

About Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts -

Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts was founded as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit in 2011 and is dedicated to providing arts education programs, community outreach, live performances as well as concerts and all genres of performing arts for the entire community with emphasis on culturally diverse programming for youth and families. The foundation is the support arm for the programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. The Class Acts program is the cornerstone of the education component for our fundraising efforts. Class Acts strives to deepen arts knowledge, invigorate social service themes, integrate and enhance the curriculum, and offer professional development in various arts disciplines.

For more information about the foundation, visit online (http://billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org) or call 727.300.2000