The Little Mermaids Project
Produced through Enso Theatre Ensemble’s
Student Director Mentorship Program
Directed by Cambria Herrera
Student Director Mentorship Program
Directed by Cambria Herrera
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How often do we limit young women with that word: Little? Inspired by the original fairy tale, this contemporary re-telling follows three young women who defy society’s expectations to achieve their dreams.
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TICKETS
ONLINE: Pay-What-You-Can Online (Sliding Scale) Use the following codes at checkout to choose the price that best suits your budget: ICanDo5 - $5 Ticket ICanDo10 - $10 Ticket ICanDo15 - $15 Ticket AT THE DOOR: $20 at the door |
DATES & TIMES
Friday March 2 @ 7:30p Saturday March 3 @ 7:30p Sunday March 4 @ 2:00p LOCATION ShoutHouse Theatre (a.k.a. "Hand2Mouth Theatre" 210 SE Madison, Portland, OR 97214 |
ABOUT:
Adapted from the
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Student-Written,
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Content Note:One of the themes that we are planning on incorporating into this piece is survival of sexual harassment and assault.
Recommended for ages 13+ |
Meet the Ensemble!
Performers/Collaborators
Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman (ADELA) graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. Besides high school and community theater, she has performed numerous spoken word and slam poetry pieces. When she’s not performing, she creating worlds and destroying evil enchantresses with her words.
Elizabeth Keck (GRANDMOTHER) is thrilled to be making her Portland theatre debut! She recently moved to town from Virginia, where she performed in such shows as The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller) and Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice). She would like to thank Enso theatre for their wonderful work, and hopes you enjoy the show.
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Kilee Rheinsburg (POLYPI/PRINCESS HARLEY) is an performer, creator and Willamette graduate based out of Portland, OR. As an actress, Kilee has performed with Experience Theatre Project, Profile Theatre & Third Rail Rep since her move in June of 2016. She is delighted to be a part of this cast. Enjoy!
Sierra Brambila (ALANNA), is a current performer & teaching artist for Milagro Theatre's touring troupe: Teatro Milagro. You may have seen her in Milagro's production of Bi- (Isa). She has also been seen in George Fox University's Dues Ex Millennia (Lupe) and The Balkan Women (Jela). Her bi-racial background inspires her to encourage others to see how important representation is and is proud to share the stories we don't always get to see on stage. She would also like to thank her mentor Liz Vice for always pushing her to ‘go deeper with her passions’.
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Liviya Burns (SEA WITCH) hails from Eugene where she received her BA from the U of O. She resides in Portland where she studies Meisner with Sowelu Theatre and works in education. Her most recent Portland appearance was in Sowelu's The Crackwalker as Theresa. Past roles include appearances in Oregon Contemporary Theatre's Dontrelle, Who Kissed the Sea, I and You and Tribes as well as her alma mater's Spring Awakening, Creature, Arabian Nights and Rock n Roll.
Amelia Hillery (ERICA) is a Portland native, and a senior at Cleveland High School. She recently appeared as Juliet in ‘The Romeo and Juliet Project’ and Kate in ‘I’m Alright’, making this her 3rd show with Enso! The Little Mermaid was the first Disney movie she ever watched, and she is excited to help bring a new take to this beloved classic.
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Meet the Ensemble!
Director, Writer, Designers, Managers
Cambria Herrera (DIRECTOR) is a director and writer from Garden Grove, CA and recently graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from George Fox University. She was twice awarded as top director in Region 7 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and traveled to Washington D.C. for the national festival at the Kennedy Center in 2014. Her current passions are brand new plays that reflect our world back to us, swimming in Oregon's beautiful rivers, and learning about self care for mental health. She is thrilled to be mentored by Enso Theatre Ensemble, and thankful for the opportunity to direct while expanding her knowledge of self-care through mindfulness.
Sydney Heim (STAGE MANAGER/PROPS) is currently a student at Clackamas Community College and Staged! Conservatory. Some of her recent credits include costume and wig mistress, spot light op, and tech crew with Lakewood. She is very excited to be working with Enso again as their stage manager on this amazing show!
Audrey O'Farrell (Hair/Makeup) is a graduating Senior at George Fox University where she has studied Theatre with a special emphasis in Directing. Most recently having directed Tongue of a Bird at her school. Her hair and makeup credits include Sunday in the Park with George and Eleemosynary. Doing Theatre and empowering women are some things she loves most so she's always happy when she can do both at the same time.
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Julianna Gonzalez (PLAYWRIGHT) is a playwright whose works have been produced in Portland, New York City, and at Vassar College, where she studied drama. Most recently she served as the assistant director for the world premiere of Oye Oya at Portland's Milagro Theater. She lives and works in Detroit, Michigan.
Claire Miller (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER/PROPS) is a junior at Cleveland High School, and has loved acting and play production since her first theatre camp when she was seven. She also likes taking lots of walks through her neighborhood and creating mixed media collages. Claire can speak some Mandarin Chinese and would love to study abroad, particularly in China or other Asian countries. She hopes you love the show!
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Amberly Orr (SOUND) is a recent graduate from George Fox University where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting/Directing and Design/Technology. Amberly’s primary focus is in directing and teaching high school aged performers. That said she is very happy to be sound designing again. Her favorite past sound designs include The Glass Menagerie (Valley Repertory Theatre) and These Shining Lives (George Fox University). She is honored to collaborate on a project that gives voice to young women alongside a gifted team of creative artists.
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Kacy Hughson (SET/LIGHTS) is an alumna of George Fox University theatre department where she is now their technical director and scene shop manager. She also works for Bud's Lites a theatrical lighting rental company and is the resident lighting designer for Wilsonville High Schools drama department where she recently designed for the Disney version of The Little Mermaid. During this past summer, she also worked for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company as an electrician for The Addams Family and as a carpenter for Gypsy.
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Alyssa Rands (COSTUMES) is an alumna of George Fox University theatre department where she is now their costume shop manager and adjunct faculty member. In addition to designing costumes for GFU, Alyssa has designed costumes for other theatres around Portland including Broadway Rose, Metropolitan Performing Arts, Staged!, Milagro, and Defunkt. This is Alyssa's final season in Portland before she moves across the country this summer to pursue an MFA in Costume Design from Penn State University.
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