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Eliana Sanseverino

as Ariel

It’s a dream come true for Eliana to be playing the part of Ariel in ITY’s  production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Eliana is an 8th grader at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy. She has had the privilege of being a part of several shows including Beauty and The Beast, Into the Woods, Matilda, Aladdin, and Moana. When she is not on stage she enjoys dancing, spending time with friends, and being involved at her church. Eliana would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, Dr. and Mr.Hill for the opportunity to be in the show, and most importantly God for all of her many blessings.

Ziyaan Hirani

as Prince Eric

Ziyaan Hirani is excited to be in his FIFTH production with Irving Youth Theatre! His favorite roles include Babkak in Aladdin Jr., Maui in Moana Jr., and, of course, Prince Eric! He is also directing his own show, Lion King Jr., for the first time! Ziyaan is a 7th grader in Uplift North Hills Prep. His hobbies include writing books, trying to finish every MARVEL movie in existence, listening to Eminem, playing Fortnite, and especially spending time with friends. Ziyaan is very passionate about his acting career and would like to thank Mr. and Dr. Hill for creating this wonderful opportunity.

"To be an actor, you have to be a child" - Paul Newman