Young Burlington County Actress Performs in "The Little Mermaid"

Emma Scherz performs on the Walnut Mainstage in the ensemble of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, playing November 16, 2021 through January 2, 2022.

Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story and the classic film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is the hauntingly beautiful story of Ariel, who dreams of finding her own way in the world above the sea. Featuring unforgettable songs such as "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World," Disney’s The Little Mermaid promises to be one of the most spectacular productions ever staged at the Walnut!

Emma Scherz is an eighth grader at Harrington Middle School, where she is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She returns to the Walnut, having previously been in its 2019 Mainstage production of Shrek the Musical.

Scherz, whose older sisters also participate in theatre, started performing at four years old. She now also uses art for community service, having participated in Number the Stars, a historical play that educates young audiences about the Holocaust and the legacy of survivors, for the past six years at Haddonfield Plays & Players.

Audiences can see Emma Scherz and the cast of Disney’s The Little Mermaid this holiday season, as they show audiences why “life is the bubbles under the sea!”