The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid - January 31 - February 01, 2025

Manvel High School

Who's Who

Aleana Avila

as Ariel

Aleana Avila, an 11th grader, is excited to debut as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She has previously played Hannah in Puffs and Betty in Sure Thing. A member of the AAPI Club, Aleana loves drawing, singing, and theatre. She treasures spending time with castmates at Manvel High's Horseplay Theatre and thanks her family for their unwavering support.
Joshua Chavez

as Prince Eric

Joshua Chavez (11th grade) is excited to be Prince Eric in the show. A standout role he's played is Mr. Voldy in PUFFS. Josh is a memebr of the Manvel Maverick Band. Joshua is a secret singer—something most people don’t believe. He enjoys karaoke at theatre meets.
Kori Pierce

as Grimsby

Kori Pierce (11th grade) plays Grimsby and a Jellyfish in The Little Mermaid and helps with marketing. A Model UN member, she dreams of becoming a screenwriter. One of her favorite theatre memories is attending her first Texas Thespian Festival at the Gaylord Hotel. Follow her on Instagram: @koricantcontrolit.
MaKenzie Walker-Pearson

as Flounder/Chef Louis

MaKenzie Walker-Pearson (11th grade) plays Flounder and Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid. She’s performed as Paravicini in The Mousetrap and Waitress in The Philadelphia. A member of Manvel’s NHS and Varsity Tennis, she loves photography and storytelling. Her favorite theatre memory is Saturday rehearsals with the cast.
Shaliyah Gould

as Scuttle

Shaliyah Gould (11th grade) plays Scuttle in The Little Mermaid. Her favorite roles include Ms. Boyle in The Mousetrap. Active in YIKES and NHS, Shaliyah loves making people laugh and encouraging others. Her favorite memory is "fake dying" in The Mousetrap. She thanks her mom for supporting her dreams. Instagram: @theeeliyah