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The Commedia Little Mermaid

About the Show 

The Spaghetti and Meatball Players are proud to present The Commedia Little Mermaid!


Everyone's favorite band of vagabond actors, the Spaghetti and Meatball Players, have made the trek across the river for their 14th (mostly) annual summer at CCT! This time, they are putting their mark on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale The Little Mermaid. Join Arlequino (Paul Lindley), Columbine (Liv Moody), Il Capitano (Charlie Krawczyk, Mandal Sims), Pantalone (Alex Malvern), and Rosetta (Sadie Carr) as this bumbling troupe attempts to tell a straightforward story while juggling Arlequino's chicanery and Il Capitano's legal regulations to keep them in good terms with "the Mouse."


With humor aimed at both parents and kids, improvisation, and plenty of slapstick, this adaptation may not be traditional, but is sure to be a favorite for all ages!

What is Commedia dell’arte?

Commedia dell’arte, Italian for “comedy of the professional artists,” was a popular form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 15th century and continued in its appeal for centuries. At that time, all performances were unscripted and held outdoors, with only simple props and no scenery. The influence of commedia dell’arte is evident in much of our contemporary comedy, most notably in the great commedia artists of the 20th century, the Marx Brothers and most recently with the rise of improvisational comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live and Whose Line is it Anyway. The stock “scenarios” acted out by the players are still evident in the plot lines of the current form of television sit-coms.

Showtimes

You have three opportunities to see The Commedia Little Mermaid at Richland Library Sandhills, Auditorium (763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC 29223)!

  • Saturday, July 15th at 10:30
  • Saturday, July 15th at 2:00
  • Sunday, July 16th at 3:00
Purchase July Tickets

Sponsor This Production. Sponsor the Rock.

The Rock

I know what you're thinking - what could be more essential to any Little Mermaid production than the big rock that she jumps up on. Well hold onto your seat - because we have an exciting rock-related offer. As we tour The Commedia Little Mermaid, we're going to be hauling around this big rock - and for $100 - we'll put your logo on it.



At CCT we keep the prices of our services low so young peoples access to the power of live theatre won't limited by their financial situation. Your support will go directly to support that programming. This may be a commedia, but we're serious about arts access for young people, so we hope you'll support the next generation and add your logo to the rock!

Register Your Sponsorship

Ready to register your support for arts access in the Midlands? You can register your rock gift in two quick steps.


  1. Complete your $100 payment using the payment form on this page.
  2. Email the details of your sponsorship and your logo to Director of Marketing & Development William Mitchell at william@columbiachildrenstheatre.com.


Questions about CCT? Questions about the show? Questions about the rock? Feel free to reach out any time!


Safety Procedures

In accordance with the latest masking guidelines from the CDC, we are lifting our mask requirement for summer camps, rehearsals, and performances. 


If you or your child are more comfortable with mask usage or you are at higher risk of severe consequences from a Covid-19 infection, please continue to mask. Additionally, if your child is exposed to COVID-19, please have them wear a mask for a total of 10 days following the first day of exposure; anyone who is NOT fully vaccinated and who has been directly exposed should be kept home from camp/rehearsal for five days.


If your child is exhibiting symptoms or tests positive for the virus, please keep them home from camp/rehearsal. 


If you have any questions/concerns about these policies please contact CCT Artistic Director Jerry Stevenson at jerry@columbiachildrenstheatre.org or at 803-354-3883.

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