Excitement is building for the upcoming play “You and Me Under the Sea” by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company.
- The interactive live show is designed with the youngest of audience members in mind, from 6 months to 5 years old, and promises to be a magical experience for all who attend.
Performances will take place on Saturday, April 1 and April 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., and have already sold out for Friday school field trip performances. The play, a new work created by the Junior Company teen players in collaboration with writer Phillip Padgett and ECTC staff, invites children to flap their flippers, swish their tails, and explore underwater worlds.
“Our Theatre for the Very Young is very special in two ways. One way is to watch the eyes of little ones from 6 months old to five years old light up with the live action and colorful nature of the shows. It is a pretty great experience,” said ECTC co-founder Nathanael Fisher. “Add to that the fact that our Jr Company High School Players wrote and collaborated with ECTC staff to create the show is pretty great too. It’s a very creative experience for both the audience and the actors.”
The show will feature a talented cast, including Lainey Whitten as Miss Angel and a school of fish played by Kate Sprenkle, Selah Metzger, Caylen Curle, Caleb Vantassel, Alexa Whitten, Lily Howland, Aubrie Porter, and Will Mustain.
- The production team includes director Phillip Padgett, managing director Trenton Bainbridge, set and lighting designer Rebeca Lake, costume designer Tara Padgett, stage manager Allison Hoge, properties specialist Clara Taylor, and sound designer Rebeca Lake.
“You and Me Under the Sea” promises to be a memorable experience for both children and their families. Tickets are available now, priced between $10 and $15, and can be purchased online at emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of the ocean with the Emerald Coast Theatre Company!
