Tuesday, February 5, 2013 1:42 pm

Rachel Nichols stars as Ariel in the "Little Mermaid."

Go "Under the Sea" with us as we join Ariel (Rachel Nichols), a young mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home for the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Directed by Cody Rutledge and produced by Dr. Darryl Deason, this production will feature a double cast of over 40 young actors representing communities throughout the Middle Tennessee area. They are preparing to delight their audiences with this colorful, energetic and entertaining show. There's something for everyone in this Disney favorite.

The cast also includes Matt Henry, Evan Price, Jeffrey Laporte. Michael Higdon, Adam Laporte, Joshua Wilson, Ella Phillips, Sydney Callahan, Zavior Phillips, Jamie Braman, Hannah Nave, Pearson Hughes, Alora Stuart, Morgan Bowling, M.E. Willow, Mary Margaret Stanley, Markie Mullins, Elizabeth Stambaugh, Kennedy Brady, Mackenzie Turney, Erin Seifert, Joel Feathers, Megan Scott, Maddie Hawkins, Catalina Rice, Kalyn Choate, Addy Stanley, Lauren Turney, Shelby Jones, Carter Cantrell, Kiley Hughes, Maggie Garrett, Addison Melton, Bradi Mason, Sharon Bessant, Emily Pennington, and Emma Kate Hamby

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. is sponsored by Wild About Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and is part of the 2013 Centerstage Series. The performance schedule for all shows is Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices are $10 and may be purchased by calling the Arts Center box office at (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073. A $3 discount for students is valid for all performances. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com

The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.