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Join Sandia Prep “under the sea” for our latest collaboration with Landmark Musicals in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”

Starring several Prep students, faculty, and alumni, the show runs March 15-31 at UNM’s Rodey Theater. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors. Order tickets here. Enter the promo code SUNDEVILS for a special Prep discount.

Showtimes are:

• Friday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31, at 2:00 p.m.

The March 24 matinee will be a Relaxed Performance intended to be sensitive to and accepting of audience members who may benefit from a gentler theater environment. These performances are open to all; however, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, or challenges attending the theater.

NAYLANI BENAVIDEZ '28 (Adella, Seagull) is fourteen years old and currently attending Sandia Prep. Although she has been in multiple of her school’s theater productions, she is very excited to be performing in her first show with Landmark Musicals! One of her favorite roles was Moana, in Moana Jr. She loves music, theater, singing, visual arts, to dance, and to play guitar in Sandia Prep’s jazz band. She would like to thank Mr. Giannini, Mr. Fegan, and Ms. Laurie Finnegan for giving her the amazing opportunity to perform in this show.

REMEDIOS BUTCHER '26 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is in her second show with Landmark Musicals. She was a part of Newsies and is very excited to continue to perform on Landmark’s stage. Remedios has had the opportunity to be in many shows, including playing Clara in The Nutcracker, at her current high school, Sandia Prep. She would like to thank her dance coaches Courtney and Louis Giannini for giving her this amazing opportunity and for their continued support!

MARLEY CRUMP '27 (Flotsam) has been on the stage since eight years old and grew up with Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company, performing in over a dozen shows with them, and still counting. Her favorite roles have been Moana in Disney's Moana Jr., Mazie LaBird in Seussical, and ensemble in This Little Light of Mine with Santa Fe Opera House. This is her first show with Landmark Musicals, and she couldn’t be more excited to be a part of such an amazing production! 

ZIA DAHLGREN '27 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is fifteen years old and is in ninth grade. She has been in five productions with Prep and one with Landmark Musicals. Her favorite roles include Jafar in Aladdin, Jr. and a Mersister in SummerPrep’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. She is very excited to be a part of The Little Mermaid for a second time. Zia loves to dance and is on the varsity dance team at Sandia Prep. She would like to thank Mr. G, the cast, and the crew for their dedication to the show.

AVERY DIXON '23 (Jetsam) is on Landmark Musicals' stage for the third time. She was previously in Newsies, Ragtime, and recently stage managed The Music Man. She’s been doing theater since 2015; her first show was actually The Little Mermaid with Hasani! She’s super excited for this full circle moment and would like to thank her family and friends for the support and the production team for giving her this opportunity. She hopes you enjoy the show!

EVA FUERZAS-ZAMORA '29 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is in her third show with Landmark Musicals. She is thirteen years old, a seventh grader at Sandia Prep, has been doing theater for two years and is a part of the dance team at Sandia Prep. Her previous roles include Sebastian (The Little Mermaid, Jr.), Genie (Aladdin, Jr.) and Nicole Burns (Anne Frank & Me). She would like to thank Courtney and Louis Giannini, Laurie Finnegan, Darby Fegan and everyone who put their time into the show. She hopes you enjoy The Little Mermaid!

ELSA GARCIA-WESLEY '27 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is fifteen years old and loves musical theatre. She is a freshman at Sandia Prep and has done multiple shows there including Shrek Jr., Moana Jr., and The Little Mermaid Jr.! This is her first show with Landmark Musicals, and she is super excited to dance and sing with all her school friends and new friends she has made in the cast! 

COURTNEY GIANNINI (Resident Choreographer, Atina, Seagull, Chef) is a native New Mexican and has been dancing for thirty-three years. She has competed in numerous competitions around the country and has won several national awards. Courtney is currently a member of Festival Ballet Albuquerque and has danced the role of the Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker and the lead in Fandango. She is a resident choreographer for Landmark Musicals with her husband, Louis. For Landmark, she has danced in Carousel, A Chorus Line, Peter Pan, Kiss Me, Kate, and Newsies. She currently teaches sixth grade social studies and coaches the varsity dance team at Sandia Prep. Courtney thanks her husband, Louis, and her two boys, Lucca and Hudson, for all their love and support.

LUCCA GIANNINI '31 (Flounder) is so excited to be in his third Landmark Musicals production! He was last seen as Les in Newsies and Winthrop in The Music Man. Lucca has participated in many musical productions at SummerPrep and also dances in The Nutcracker with Festival Ballet. He also enjoys film projects and recently played a dancing role in The Really Loud House tv show. He would like to thank his mom and dad for always supporting him and his little brother, Hudson, for always playing with him. 

VIOLET HAMILTON '27 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is in 9th grade at Sandia Prep, and has been singing her entire life. She began dancing in 6th grade, and is very excited to be in her first production with Landmark. Some of her past favorite roles include Fiona in Shrek Jr, Ariel in The Little Mermaid Jr, and Iago in Aladdin Jr. She would like to thank her friends and family for all the support and the amazing cast and crew for all their hard work.

KATYA IVANCHOV '25 (Scuttle, Sea Creature) is joining Landmark Musicals for her fourth show after years and YEARS of theater and acting, with more to come! She thanks her parents and three sisters for always supporting her through all her acting endeavors. Katya is a junior at Sandia Prep recently playing Morticia in the school’s production of The Addams Family musical. A big thanks to the cast/crew of The Little Mermaid. 

HANNAH LILLY '23 (Ariel) is in her third Landmark Musicals’ show. She recently was Sophie in Mamma Mia! at Sandia Prep and Crutchie in Newsies with Landmark. She is very excited to play Ariel! She is so thankful for the cast and crew along with her family and friends for all of their support and love. She hopes you enjoy the show!

AVONLEA SAMORA '24 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) has trained in classical ballet, jazz and contemporary/modern dance since she was three years old. Over the years, she has performed in eight Nutcracker productions in various roles. She has performed in Alice in Wonderland; Dracula, A Love Story and Sacred Journeys IV as well as in numerous productions at Sandia Prep. She has also been a member of Sandia Prep’s varsity dance team for four years. She is delighted to be in The Little Mermaid which is her first Landmark Musicals production. Thanks to her family and everyone who made this happen!
 

SABRINA STEFANOVIC '26 (Andrina, Seagull, Chef) is in her third landmark musical. She has done six shows at Sandia Prep and is a captain on the varsity dance team. She has been dancing since the sixth grade. She is very happy to be in the show and thanks her coaches and friends for making it so much fun!

DELANEY STROUD '24 (Sea Creature, Seagull, Chef, Lagoon Animal) is excited to be dancing in her first Landmark Musicals show. She is a captain on the varsity dance team at Sandia Prep and has been in two of Prep’s musicals. She would like to thank her coaches for giving her this opportunity and her friends for making it so fun!