Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. - January 23 - January 24, 2026
Heim Middle School
Meet the Cast
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Aliza Qureshi
as Ariel
I am in 7th grade. I am very excited to be part of this musical. I performed in Annie Jr (Tessie), Beetlejuice(Otho), Shrek(narrator), Descendants(Celia), Little Red Riding Hood(narrator), Journey to America(Li Keng Wong), Cinderella & Matilda. My activities: gymnastics, JV tennis, ski, chorus & participated in ECMEA. I would like to thank my mom, dad, and brother, Zain. They always boost my confidence & support me. I would like to thank my family in New Jersey & my grandparents. Especially my late grandfather Yousaf Shad. I called him Abu. He was always excited to come see me onstage. Once he traveled 7 hours to see me perform. I would like to thank my friends who are always so funny & supportive. I am extremely grateful to Miss Lorenz, Miss Bacher, Mrs. Lukasik & all the dedicated teachers & staff members who made this show possible! Thank you all for believing in me!
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Ava Berg
as Carlotta
I am in 8th grade. I was in Annie Jr. (Servant & Annie understudy-Heim Middle), Moana (Moana-CTC), Addams Family(ensemble), Dr. Doolittle Jr. (Pushmi-Pullyu), Peter Pan Jr (pirate) at ATA. I participate in Spanish Club (treasurer), Social Justice Club, Cultural Connections, WEB, TIES, NYSSMA & ECMEA, volunteer at Randall Church, play viola, sing in chorus, play tennis, horseback riding & golf. I would like to thank Miss Lorenz for being a huge support during my whole musical career & being my favorite teacher since 5th grade. I want to thank my best friends, Cece Morris, Chloe Coats, Jordyn Bickle & many more. I want to thank my parents for always pushing me to do my best & not letting me settle. I will miss Heim Middle so much including all the teachers & memories I made here. Thank you to all the people who work behind the scenes to make drama club happen!
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