ACT 1 — Scenes 1-4

In the shimmering, neon-lit underwater kingdom of the Sea God, Poseidon, mermaids and sea creatures celebrate with joyous motion, twirling through colorful coral and singing with the joy only the sea can inspire. 

The Underwater Festival is in full swing, with Poseidon presiding over the festivities and reveling in the laughter and energy of his subjects. 

Yet amidst the celebration, Poseidon’s mermaid daughter, Ariel Eileen, is nowhere to be found.  Her curiosity about the human world sets her apart, drawing a gentle exasperation from Poseidon. Father and daughter love each other, but don’t see eye to eye.

PLAYLIST:
Jump for My Love (Pointer Sisters, 1983)
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper, 1983)
Come on Eileen (Dexy’s Midnight Runners, 1982)
She Drives Me Crazy (Fine Young Cannibals, 1989)

Artists of Ballet Fantastique | Bob Williams Photography