The Little Mermaid Jr. TICKETS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
All shows are performed at Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street Newburyport MA
We offer premium reserved seating for all shows as well as general admission tickets.
Tickets are available online for pre order and at the door for your convenience.
2024 SPRING MUSICAL
The Little Mermaid Jr.
Show Dates
Friday May 17th @ 7:00pm
Saturday May 18th @ 2:00pm Followed by Meet and Greet
Saturday May 18th @ 7:00pm
Sunday May 19th @ 11:00am Followed by Meet and Greet
ALL SHOWS ARE PERFORMED AT NEWBURYPORT CITY HALL: 60 PLEASANT STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA
Summer Theater Intensive
July 8th-19th for Ages 7-14
Full Day 8:30-4:00Pm
*****SOLD OUT****
COMING FALL 2024
Auditions September 2nd & September 4th
Show Dates: November 15, 16 & 17
Auditions for ages 8-18 (for junior shows) and ages 7-13 (for kids shows) are held at various times during the year. We typically have a Fall Junior Show, a Winter Kids Show, a Spring Junior Show and a Summer Intensive Kids Show.
We ask everyone that would like to audition to sign up with the link below so we can anticipate the numbers of kids.
Thanks for your interest in Port Players and we can’t wait to see you at auditions!!!
FALL 2024
MEAN GIRLS JUNIOR
Sign up today to confirm your audition slot for Mean Girls Jr!
AGES 10-18
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Port Players is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that relies on donations from our supporters. Your donation will help with the growth of Port Players and enable us to continue to provide exceptional performing arts education in our community.
Thank you for your support!
RESOURCES
PORT PLAYERS TEAM
Elizabeth Armano, artistic director & Founder
Lucky to say that she is doing what she loves, Elizabeth has been actively working professionally for several years. While performing is her true love, she also loves sharing her gift and helping teach the singers of tomorrow achieve their goals. Whether its teaching or performing, Elizabeth feels truly blessed to be working in such an amazing industry.
A native of Massachusetts, Elizabeth received vocal training at the New England Conservatory in Boston and North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly MA. For the past 12 years, she has directed several youth groups. Most recently Liz created and led the Theatre Program for Sacred Hearts School in Bradford, MA making it the largest enrichment program at the school.
caroline desmet, assistant director & stage Manager
Growing up in Massachusetts, Caroline was a member of the Treble Chorus of New England and studied with various vocal coaches in the Merrimack Valley. Musical Theatre was always part of her life from grammar school through college. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to step into the role as assistant director and stage manager for local youth theatre. Caroline has worked in this role with Elizabeth in various productions over the past seven years, and is thrilled to be part of the Port Players team.
Caroline has been working as a registered nurse for the past 17 years both in local hospitals and the community of Greater Newburyport.
Meghan johnson, Choreographer
Meghan Reid is an Acro Arts and Massachusetts Certified Dance Teacher. She studied dance at North Shore Dance Academy for fourteen years and ballet performance at Melrose Youth Ballet. Meghan has been teaching for 12 years, and is currently teaching dance for Lawrence Public Schools at the Guilmette Elementary School and at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios.
Meghan graduated University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2014, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. And is now earning her Masters of Science in Kinesiology.
MISSION
Port Players provides the freedom of expression for young artists, empowering them to find confidence and their place in the world. We do this by providing intensive professional training through the production of musical theatre for audiences of all ages.
ABOUT US
Since 2010, the PortPlayers team has directed and produced over a dozen musical theatre productions. Through these programs we have created a welcoming environment for over 750 children. In 2022, Port Players proudly became Non-Profit and is officially a 501(c)(3).
VISION
Provide exceptional education to children ages 8-18 in the performing arts
Partner with the local community for the promotion of the arts
Give back to the community through our scholarship program
Freedom of expression and diversity for all participants.
Port Players is a Non-Profit incorporation that rely on donations and sponsors in our community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President- Liz Armano
Treasurer- Domenic Armano
Secretary- Shanna Desch
Board Member- Christie Och
Board Member- Jenn Poliseno
Board Member- Kelly Murphy
LOCATION
Newburyport, MA
(978) 387-5604
Rehearsals will be located in Newburyport City Hall and the West Newbury Town Annex.