More than 100 children will take to the stage to perform one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time in Alpine Kids! Theatre Project fall production of Disneys The Little Mermaid Jr.

Children are split into two casts for four shows, Oct. 20-21 at 2 and 7 p.m., each day at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

The Little Mermaid Jr. brings the beloved animated movie musical to life on stage, filled with such hit songs as Part of Your World, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Kiss the Girl, and Under the Sea.

The students in grades 1-8 come from throughout the Flathead Valley and represent almost every elementary and middle school in the valley.

Since beginning the program in 2008, Alpine Theatre Project founders and veteran Broadway actors Luke Walrath and Betsi Morrison have found a place for each child who turns up for auditions.

We find a way to put on a good show with everyone who wants to be in the show, Walrath said. Our goal is to get kids excited about the arts and learn the benefits of being involved. But its still ATP, so it has to pass a certain standard.

The students have been learning basic theatre concepts as well as rehearsing the show each day for a few hours after school.

To further its mission of education, AKTP has partnered with North Valley Hospital to teach the students about proper nutrition and excercise.

Tickets for The Little Mermaid Jr. are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For tickets and more information, call 862-SHOW or visitwww.atpwhitefish.org.

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