Little Mermaid A Smashing Succcess!

Led by Director Taylor Stabler '06, the Drama Connections Program did a wonderful job in its production of The Little Mermaid. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

In conjunction with this production of The Little Mermaid, NFA students learned all about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is litter that ends up in the ocean, seas, and other large bodies of water. While many different types of trash enter the ocean, plastics make up the majority of marine debris for two reasons. First, plastic’s durability, low cost, and malleability mean that it’s being used in more and more consumer and industrial products. Second, plastic goods do not biodegrade, but instead, break down into smaller pieces. For many people, the idea of a “garbage patch” conjures up images of an island of trash floating on the ocean. In reality, these patches are almost entirely made up of tiny bits of plastic, called microplastics. 

Laura Colussi’s art students in kindergarten through eighth grade used their knowledge of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch as inspiration for The Little Mermaid set design. The art rooms are home to many recyclable materials, including plastic containers, plastic caps, cardboard and paper towel rolls. Students used these materials to create the scenery on display.