‘Little Mermaid’ kicks off family series today in Fairfield

The Lexington Children's Theatre touring company presents "The Little Mermaid," 7 p.m. today, Sept. 26, at the Fairfield Community Arts Center.

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By Richard O Jones, Staff Writer Updated 1:07 AM Saturday, September 26, 2009

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Community Arts Center kicks off its third EnterAct Family Series with “The Little Mermaid,” a touring production of the Lexington Children’s Theatre.

The adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic was written by British children’s writer Mike Kenny.

Kenny was included in the London Independent on Sunday’s list of Top Ten Living U.K. Playwrights, and his plays are performed regularly all over the world.

“The Lexington Children’s Theatre has been around since 1938, and we currently produce 11 shows a year geared toward children,” said spokeswoman Lesley Farmer.

Of these 11 shows, the company chooses two to be part of its touring program. This year, she said, the troupe is touring “The Legend of John Henry” along with “The Little Mermaid.”

The play is performed by three actors playing a variety of roles and is “most enjoyed” by children ages 4 and older, Farmer said.

Future EnterAct programs include:

• “Doktor Kaboom!” presents science comedy for the entire family. This interactive one-man show blends theatre arts with scientific exploration, Oct 23.

• “Harriet Tubman and the Train to Freedom” features ArtReach, a division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Jan. 29.

• ArcheDream, a multimedia dance troupe, presents their vivid, black-light dance and mask production of “Deep Blue,” a journey through the elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire, March 6.

Contact this reporter at (513) 820-2188 or rjones@coxohio.com.