DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Opens at Detour Company Theatre, 5/24

The award-winning Detour Company Theatre will present Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on May 24-26. Detour's artistic director will present a pre-show talk on opening night, Friday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Admission to all Detour performances is free, and seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are welcome. Additional information is available at www.DetourCompanyTheatre.org or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.

Detour Company Theatre invites all to share in the one-of-a-kind theatrical experience of Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. The production is the latest achievement of Detour and its 13-year legacy of unforgettable performances. The Detour acting troupe is comprised of adults with developmental and other challenges. Twice a year, cast members enthusiastically take to the stage and embrace the magic of theater.

Detour's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. features actors from the Company's cast of more than 45 individuals who, along with their coaches, will tell the classic romance story of the beautiful young mermaid Ariel, who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she will need to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula and convince Prince Eric that she is the girl with the enchanting voice. The musical features hit songs such as Under the Sea and Part of Your World, performed with the energy and excitement that is entirely unique to Detour.