The Little Mermaid comes to SALT Performing Arts with two casts March 27 – April 27, 2025.
“The Little Mermaid” is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. It is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”
The Little Mermaid will be performed by two casts: Acting Antics All-Abilities performers and actors from SALT Performing Arts.
In 2018, a group of leaders at SALT Performing Arts sat around a table and talked about dreams for how the vision for SALT’s theatre company could grow and make a larger impact in the community. One idea that was generated was to start a program whereby people of all-abilities could have the chance to experience the magic of storytelling in community with others through a stage production. After this idea was announced to the community, it was brought to SALT’s attention that an organization doing exactly that was already in existence in Chester County, and had been for over a decade, but they needed a new home for rehearsals and productions. This birthed the partnership between SALT and Acting Antics.
Acting Antics was founded in 2007 and offers unique opportunities for children, teens, and adults who have difficulty with social skills or a diagnosis on the autism spectrum, or who simply want to make friends in a safe and truly welcoming environment. They believe in using the creative arts to encourage social skills and communication growth. For the past 5 years, SALT has opened its doors for Acting Antics to rehearse their show in the Fall and Winter, and then partners to help produce the show with a set and the technical aspects of lights, sound, and special effects in the Spring.
If You Go:
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This production takes place at the West Chester location: 19 Hagerty Blvd., West Chester PA 19382
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Show runs March 27 – April 27, 2025.
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Show schedule:
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Friday, April 4, 7, 7 PM | Dressy Attire & Champagne Opening Night
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Saturday, April 5, 2 PM, 7 PM
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Sunday, April 6, 2 PM
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Friday, April 11, 7 PM
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Saturday, April 12, 10 AM & 3 PM
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Sunday, April 13, 10 AM & 3 PM
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Friday, April 18, 7 PM
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Saturday, April 19, 2 PM, 7 PM
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Saturday, April 26, 10 AM & 3 PM
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Sunday, April 27, 10 AM & 3 PM
Show schedule ACTING ANTICS:
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Thursday, March 27, 7 PM
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Friday, March 28, 7 PM
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Saturday, March 29, 2 PM
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Sunday, March 30, 2 PM
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.saltpa.com/littlemermaid -
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All ticket sales are final.
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If you need handicap accessibility, please choose seats in the Front Row D for handicapped accessible seating (ground level) and email jelliott@saltpa.com to confirm.
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Due to the “in the round” seating setup, latecomers cannot be seated right away. Once the show has begun, there are limited opportunities to be seated until the ship docks at intermission. Please plan to arrive at SALT West Chester early enough to be seated prior to showtime.
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If you book your tickets on a mobile device, the system will choose the best available for you. If you book your tickets on a computer, you have the option of choosing your own seats.
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SALT is mask-optional for audience members. Performers will not be wearing masks.
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As part of a 10-year partnership with Chester County Food Bank, SALT will be collecting canned/pouch tuna in water for the Chester County Food Bank at every performance, as we believe everyone in Chester County should have “SALT” on their table. $1.00 from every ticket sale is directly donated to the Chester County Food Bank.