Burke Catholic wows audiences with 'The Little Mermaid'

GOSHEN — The Burke Catholic Players captivated audiences with three performances of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" on the stage at Burke Catholic High School the weekend of April 21-22.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, "The Little Mermaid" is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Directed by Pat Dillon, the musical featured irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
“These dedicated students prepared for months for these performances,” said Burke Catholic music teacher Kristina Lattanzio. “I’m so proud of their efforts. They captured the essence of the story, and their singing and dancing was phenomenal!”
The cast included:
Grace Yurchuk as Ariel
Johnny Drumgoole as Prince Eric
Julia Birmingham as Ursula
Kellyanne Murphy as Sebastian
Alex White as King Triton
Myriam Moise as Flounder
Jaycie Dick as Scuttle
Ian Ward as Grimsby
Lizette Wallace, Christina Pride, Larissa Nothnagle, Alley Redd, Julia Ward, and Ariana White as Mersisters
Erin Menkes as Flotsam
Lauren Staiger as Jetsam
Cecilio Echeandia, Christina Loffredo, Tiffany Ramos, Mariah Ross, and Joy Watson in various roles as chefs, sailors and maids
Bridget Murphy, Katherine Murphy Megan Murphy, and Maddie Yurchuk as sea creatures