Our Next Show:
The Little Mermaid jr.
Station Musical Club 2026
SAVE THE DATE FOR Auditions! January 7 after school until 6PM.
The Cast

Welcome to our program!
The Hilliard Station theater is a program where children learn performing techniques by putting on a musical! The practices are after school as it is an extra-curricular activity. This year we will be performing The Little Mermaid JR!!! Station typically sees around a 60 – 70 person participation rate including cast and crew.
If you have questions about our program here is our contact information:
Joy Grubbs
Gallery
General Information
Station Musical Club Registration Form
Click the links below to fill out registration and photo release.
- Announcing 2026 Musical Club Registration – The club is now full. 12/3/2025
- Minor-Child-Photo-Release-Form
Hilliard 678 Musical Boosters
Musical Expectations and Attendance Policy
Musical Club is a performing group. Therefore there are expectations in this club which may not occur in other clubs.
Attendance: All students are required to be at rehearsals unless:
They have an excuse from a parent
They have an absence from school
Please notify Mrs. Grubbs @ Joy_Grubbs@hboe.org.
Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the club.
- Behavior: Classroom behavior is expected.
- Students are never to leave the practice area without letting an adult know.
- Students will receive a verbal warning if acting inappropriately or not following directions. If three reminders are given during rehearsals, the student will be dismissed from the club.
- Costumes: Participation fees will cover the majority of the cost of costumes. Each cast member needs to provide undergarments, shoes, and some basic clothing items. See costume page on the musical website for specifics.
- Parent pick-up will be promptly at 5:15 in the parking lot between Station and the HUB. Please refer to the rehearsal schedule and only have your child report to practice on the days they are scheduled to come.
- At home practice – Students should look ahead at what is to be rehearsed and practice at home so they are ready with lines/songs and able to take direction.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment for our actors/musicians to grow and refine their skills. We would like for everyone to have both a strong work ethic and a humble and kind attitude. The theater is a place of friendships and acceptance. We hope that these middle school experiences will lead to continued theater participation in the high schools and beyond as both spectators and participants.
The Little Mermaid Cast – Will become a link on Saturday, January 10th
Little Mermaid Jr. Character Breakdown – click here to read about the characters
Little Mermaid Jr. Costume Breakdown
Parents! We have decided to rent only some of the costumes for this show! The majority of
the cast participation fee will be to used for production costs. Some costume pieces will be provided and some basics will need to be brought in by the cast member. Please see costume breakdown details to see what pieces your child needs.
Actors Costume Breakdown – Link will be provided late January 2026
Little Mermaid Audition Music
Audition Cut Sheet Music Little Mermaid
Script
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice.
Little Mermaid Script – We will most likely be using only hard copies of the script.
Little Mermaid Rehearsal Schedule
All rehearsals will be held from 2:45 – 5:15 PM unless otherwise specified.
*Some additional rehearsals will be required of lead roles.
All rehearsals will be held on the Station stage. Students are to meet Mrs. Grubbs in the auditorium. Parents should pick up in the parking lot between Station and the HUB promptly at 5:15 p.m.
**Please note** This printed schedule is subject to change. The correct schedule can always be found on the website and I will also email any changes.
Little Mermaid Rehearsal Schedule
| Wednesday, January 7 – Auditions. Auditions will end at 5:30pm. Check for your name on the call-back list posted by 10 PM. |
| Thursday, January 8 – Call back packet pick-up. Anytime during the school day or afterwards until 3 PM. |
| Friday, January 9 – Callbacks. Only students who are asked to come to callbacks. Students are allowed to leave once completed. |
| Saturday, January 10 – Parts posted on the theater website by 10 AM. |
| Monday, January 12 – Leads – music rehearsal. Cast called: Ariel, Prince Eric, King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle, Flotsam and Jetsam, Ursula, Mersisters. |
| Tuesday, January 13 – READ THROUGH – Whole cast called. Measurements will be taken. Special end time 4:45PM |
| Wednesday, January 14 – Music and Blocking Scenes 1 and 2 – Cast Called: Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby, King Triton, Seahorse, Sea Creatures, Sea Chorus, Sebastian, Mersisters |
| Tuesday, January 20 – Music and Blocking Scenes 3, 4, 5 and part of 6. Cast Called: Flounder, Ariel, Scuttle, Gulls, Flotsam, Jetsam, Ursula, King Triton, Sebastian. |
| Wednesday, January 21 – Music and Blocking – Review Scenes 1 – 5 and finish 6. Cast called: Whole Cast |
| Monday, January 26 – Music and Blocking Scenes 7, 8 and 9 – pg. 49 – Cast Called: Prince Eric, Grimsby, Sailors, Flounder, Ariel, Scuttle, Pilot, Sea Chorus, Mersisters |
| Tuesday, January 27 – Music and Blocking Scenes 9 (p49/50) 10, and 11 – Cast called: King Triton, Flounder, Sebastian, Ariel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Ursula, Poor Unfortunate Souls. |
| Wednesday, January 28 – Review Scenes 6 – 11 – Cast Called: Whole Cast |
| Monday, February 2 – Music and Block Scenes 12, 13, 14 – Cast Called: Flounder, Scuttle, Sebastian, Prince Eric, Ariel, Chef Louis, Chefs, Grimsby, Carlotta |
| Tuesday, February 3 – Music and Blocking Scene 15 and Review Scene 6 and 13 – Cast Called: Prince Eric, Flounder, Scuttle, Ariel, Sebastian, Lagoon Animals, Chef Louis, Chefs, Sea Creatures |
| Wednesday, February 4 – Music and Blocking Scene 16, 17 and 18. Cast Called: Princesses, Prince Eric, Grimsby, Carlotta, Ariel, Ursula, Flotsam and Jetsam, King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder, Poor Unfortunate Souls |
| Saturday, February 7 – Set Build Day 9AM – noon and 2 – 4PM. There will be a sign up genius for slots of time to come in. |
| Monday, February 9 – Music and Blocking Scenes 19 and 20 – Whole Cast Called |
| Tuesday, February 10 – Review and Clean Scenes 1 – 10 – Whole Cast Called |
| Wednesday, February 11 – Review and Clean Scenes 11 – 20 – Whole Cast Called |
| Tuesday, February 17 – Whole Cast – Off book! Run show Beginning through Scene 12 |
| Wednesday, February 18 – Whole Cast – Off book! Run show scene 13 – 20 |
| *Wednesday, February 18 – 5:15 – 6PM- CREW ONLY! 45 minute tech crew meeting to determine assignments and meet the stage managers. Parent pick up at 6:00 PM. |
| Monday, February 23 – Whole cast and Crew – Run show – Crew in audience to watch show run. |
| Tuesday, February 24 – (Tech rehearsal Scenes 1 -7) whole cast and crew |
| Wednesday, February 26 – (Tech rehearsal Scenes 8 – 15) whole cast and crew |
| Saturday, February 28 – Costume Day – There will be a schedule for time slots to come in. Bring baskets today and leave at school. |
| Monday, March 2 – Run Show – (Tech rehearsal Scenes 16 – 20) – Whole Cast and Crew |
| Tuesday, March 3 – Run Show – Whole cast and crew |
| Wednesday, March 4 – DRY DRESS REHEARSAL – (Costumes, but no make-up) – whole cast and crew. |
| Monday, March 9 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew |
| Tuesday, March 10 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew – Cast Pictures! |
| Wednesday, March 11 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew |
| Thursday, March 12 – Performance #1 – 8:30 AM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium – This performance is for Station staff and students only. Call times will be updated as we finalize details. |
| Thursday, March 12 – Performance #2 – 10:00 AM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium – This performance is for Station staff and students only. |
Friday, March 13 – Performance #3 – 7:00 PM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium –
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Saturday, March 14 – Performance #4 – 7:00 PM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium –
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| *Partial Strike for costumes – Cast costume turn in at 8:30PM or once done with family. (Should take under an hour.) Crew will remain to help with costume loading. |
| Sunday, March 15 – There will be a sign-up genius *Strike Set – Cast and crew members will sign up for a time to come in and help tear down set, put away sound and props. *Note this is mandatory for all crew. |
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice. This link has all 39 tracks, not just one. Click in the top right hand corner for list.
Joy Grubbs
Mrs. Joy! Grubbs, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, received her bachelors of Music Education and Level I Kodaly training from Capital University in 1992 and her Masters of Music Education from The Ohio State University in 1997 which included her level II and III Kodaly certificates.
Mrs. Grubbs’ teaching career has included both general music education and choral music education in South-Western and Hilliard City Schools. Her choirs have performed locally for charities and audiences of more than 900 people. Beginning with one choir class period of sixty students, the Hilliard Station Choir has grown to a consistent 180 members. Joy! is an active member of OMEA, OAKE and TRIKE.
Ashley Biedenharn
She previously served as the K-8 General and Middle School Music Teacher at St. Andrew School where she taught general music classes, directed the school musical, organized and produced the school talent show, and assisted in the school choir. She currently directs the 7th grade Treble Choir, 8th grade Treble Choir, Tenor Bass Choir, and Heritage Harmony.
Ashley resides in Grove City with her husband, Hayden (a proud Darby alumnus… Go Panthers!), and their two children, Jemma and Ezra.As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Kitchel has presented at many state and national conferences, including Ohio Music Education Association (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), the Virtual National NAfME Conference (2021), National NAfME Conference in Orlando, Florida (2019), Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (2018) and Missouri Music Education Association (2017). She has also provided multiple professional development sessions for area schools and music programs.
Dr. Kitchel holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kentucky, and her doctorate in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with Music Education emphasis from the University of Missouri.








































































