Aubrey High School’s production of “The Little Mermaid” began as a retelling of a beloved Disney classic, but as the tale unfolded, it turned into a story of resilience and perseverance for its theater department.
Originally, the musical was set to premiere in late January, but it had to be rescheduled to April because of Winter Storm Fern that hit Texas.
“I’m not going to lie; we had so many obstacles with the show,” Director Emily Rome said with a tearful voice. “It was just like we were getting hit and knocked down and hit and knocked down. They just want to do the show. They love theater, and they just care so much. So, if they show up, I’m going to show up, and we’re going to do it.”
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