Under the Sea — And Right Here in Haywood County

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Under the Sea — And Right Here in Haywood County

“This might be the most meaningful ticket you buy this month.”

This month, the stage at Tuscola High School will transform into an underwater world as students present Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

But this isn’t just a school play.

It’s one of the most meaningful ways our community can show up for the next generation.

Based on the beloved Disney story, The Little Mermaid follows Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of life beyond the ocean. Along the way, audiences will recognize iconic songs like “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” and “Kiss the Girl.”

But what’s happening behind the curtain may be even more important than what’s happening on stage.

Why Supporting High School Theater Matters

High school theater is more than entertainment—it’s formation.

It’s where students:

Find confidence they didn’t know they had
Learn teamwork under real pressure
Discover creative gifts that shape their future
Experience the joy of being part of something bigger than themselves

And it’s not just the cast.

Students are running lights, managing sound, building sets, organizing costumes, and solving problems in real time. These are real skills being developed right here in Haywood County.

For many students, this stage becomes a place where they feel seen—and that matters.

A Small Ticket, A Big Impact

When you show up, you’re doing more than watching a performance.

You’re:

Encouraging a student who’s nervous before stepping on stage
Affirming months of late nights and hard work
Supporting arts programs that depend on community backing
Helping ensure opportunities like this continue

In a world of streaming and scrolling, this is something different.

It’s live.
It’s local.
And it matters.

Show Dates & Details

🎭 The Little Mermaid
📍 Tuscola Auditorium
564 Tuscola School Rd, Waynesville, NC

🗓 Showtimes:

Friday, March 20 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 22 – 2:00 PM
Friday, March 27 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 28 – 2:00 PM

🎟 Tickets: Available through the school or at the door

Make It a Night That Matters

You don’t have to have a student involved to be part of this.

Bring your family. Invite a friend. Stay after and tell a student they did a great job.

It might mean more than you realize.

The Holler Take

We talk a lot about supporting local businesses—and we should.

But supporting local students?

That might matter even more.