Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.

Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. - July 27 - July 29, 2023

Nathan Hale School

Crew Who's Who

Briana Bellinger-Dawson

Producer/ Director/ Choreographer

Briana Bellinger-Dawson is the Dramatic Arts and Dance Teacher of Nathan Hale for the last 8 years. At the age of 9, she performed in The Nutcracker on Broadway and at Lincoln Center in New York City. Briana is a teaching artist for Elm Shakespeare Company in New Haven, CT and Playhouse on Park in Hartford, CT. Briana attended American Musical Dramatic Academy in 2010 and the NYU/ Yellowbrick Performing Arts program in 2020. She has recently directed and choreographed shows like "Newsies, Jr.", "The Lion King Jr.", "The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery", "Aladdin Jr.", “Moana Jr.”,"Daisy on Harlem’s Doorsteps”, In the Heights", "Rent”, “Shrek”, High School Musical, Footloose, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Briana has a great passion for arts education. Briana would like to thank her family, staff, cast and crew. Ms. B is currently the Coordinator of Community Partnerships at Wesleyan University.
Lauren Holloway

Assistant Director

Lauren is a lifetime lover of music and movement and the performing arts. She is a former collegiate dancer who spent years traveling both nationally and internationally to raise awareness about the importance of music education in schools. Lauren is grateful to be included in the magic!
Andrea Rizzo

Building Leader

Andrea was the this year's summer building leader. When she was in high school she participated in Brigadoon. Andrea would like to thank the Nathan Hale Community for being so welcoming over this past year. She loves having the opportunity to serve this school as Assistant Principal. Andrea would also like to thank Ms. Cass for her leadership, Ms. Bellinger-Dawson for directing this musical, and all of the staff for their hard work. She also wants to give a shout-out to two adorable guppies: Sal and Vienna Rizzo. Watching you perform makes my heart full!
Rayonna Higgins

Camp Administration Assistant

Rayona is entering her senior year in college . Her recent productions include The Lion King Jr., Moana Jr, Bad Endings, New Beginnings, Still Magnolias, and Our town. Rayona enjoys sleeping, eating, and repeating. When Rayona graduates college, she would like to move to Atlanta Georgia and open her own fashion company. Rayona would like to thank Ms. B for allowing her to help her and her parents.