Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
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Training Beyond the Classroom (K-5th Grade)
Our MBCA After-School Program is an open-enrollment performing arts experience for elementary students, designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. Through engaging, high-quality theatre training, students build confidence, develop skills, and discover a love for performing, all in a fun, supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to participate.

SPRING 2027
The Little Mermaid Kids
IMPORTANT DATES
AUDITIONS: January 13, 2027 @ MBCA
REHEARSALS BEGIN: January 20, 2027 @ MBCA
TECH WEEK/SHOWS: Week of March 22, 2027
*Your student's exact tech rehearsal and show times will be available through Team Snap after auditions are completed.​
Dive under the sea for a magical adventure in Disney’s The Little Mermaid KIDS! Adapted from the beloved animated film and Broadway musical, this production brings Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, Ursula, and all your favorite characters to the stage.
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Ariel, a young mermaid with dreams of exploring the human world, longs for a life beyond her father’s underwater kingdom. When she makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her tail for legs, Ariel must rely on her friends—and find the courage to follow her heart—before it’s too late.
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Featuring favorite songs including “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” Disney’s The Little Mermaid KIDS is a colorful, high-energy musical filled with unforgettable characters, adventure, friendship, and plenty of under-the-sea fun!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals take place weekly at MBCA.
Wednesdays: 3:10-4:10pm
COST
$395
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
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Cancellations made after registration and at least one week prior to auditions will receive a 50% refund.
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Cancellations made within one week of auditions or after auditions are non-refundable.
Important Reminders
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Please note that by registering you are committing financially and that we abide by our cancellation policy, even in unforeseen circumstances such as a pandemic.​
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Cast Size is limited and will fill up quickly.
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Tuition includes props, sets, mic rentals, music, digital scripts, the rights to produce the play, and instructional time. There are costumes pieces that parents will be responsible for.
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Everyone who registers will have a part in the show.
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Children and parents are expected to follow and adhere to the policies listed on our kindness and policies contract. Should there be a continuing problem, the child will not be allowed to participate at BLP.
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Tech week rehearsals and performances are MANDATORY.
WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT
During rehearsals, students participate in an interactive theatre education while learning the full production process from start to finish. Throughout the class, they explore characterization, foundational theatre concepts, and improv, while also developing skills in stage movement, vocal technique, and making strong, confident choices on stage.
CHECK LIST FOR REGISTRATION AND AUDITIONS
Our registration process requires one simple step (two, if you're a new-to-BLP family. See the next section of this page for details.
After registration is complete, you will receive an audition sign-up link and packet via email after registration; be sure to register for your audition slot (auditions are for casting purposes only), and also help your student familiarize him/herself with the pages of script. They will be required to read for various characters during their audition.
Help him/her prepare a short 45-60 second section of a musical theater song to sing during their audition (student may sing acapella or use an instrumental track.
Ready to Register?
CHOOSE THE OPTION BELOW THAT APPLIES TO YOUR FAMILY
Returning BLP Families
Already have an iClassPro account?
You only have ONE step!
New to BLP?
Welcome!
You'll complete TWO quick steps!
Once you submit your TeamSnap registration, you’re done! Our staff will process your payment in iClassPro
Take the following steps to create your family account and add/save a payment method.
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Click "Create Account" and follow steps
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Accept all family policies
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Create a student (whoever you'll be registering for this program)
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Add an additional student, if desired; when done adding students, click "no thanks, go home," then go to:
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"My account"
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"Payments"
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"Add payment method" (be sure to click the checkbox for "this payment method is authorized for recurring billing" as it allows us to charge your card for this program and finalize your registration).
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Click "Add" to save the info
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Once you've completed these steps, you may close iClassPro.
Once you submit your TeamSnap registration, you're done! Our staff will process your payment in iClassPro.
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Questions? We're here to help!
Call us at 470-898-6580, ext. 1 and
we'll walk you through things.
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