UCR’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production presents

Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea

By Julia Izumi

Director: Melanie Queponds
Scenic Designer: Christopher Scott Murillo
Costume Designer: Isabella Hogan
Lighting Designer: Gavan Wyrick
Sound Designer: Jeremiah Turner

May 7-16, 2026
ARTS Studio Theatre

This playful and quirky adaptation of The Little Mermaid follows a Little Rain Cloud who falls in love with a human while also unpacking Hans Christian Andersen’s personal history - though, as our narrator insists, it’s not The Little Mermaid at all.

Please be advised that this production includes atmospheric smoke, strobing and flashing lights, sudden loud noises including a single gunshot, and contains strong language and mild adult themes.

The performance length is approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.

View or download the program.

“Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com

Please join us for a talkback with the dramaturg, playwright, and members of the cast and production team following the May 15th performance.

Tickets (On sale April 27, 2026 AT 8:00AM):
$15 General, $12 students, UCR alumni cardholders, senior citizens, & children.
Currently enrolled UCR Students can reserve one complimentary ticket online when tickets go on sale.
All ticket sales are online or via QR card at the venue.  Cashless payments only (credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

There is no reserved seating so arrive early for the best seats.
The performance will begin promptly at the announced curtain time and latecomers will only be seated at an appropriate pause in the program.
No exchanges or refunds will be made, except in the event a performance is canceled. 

Cast:
Rain Cloud: Alexa Suttiruttana
Bessie: James Medina
Ralmond: Liam del Banco
Midi: Yennie Cannon
Edvard: Derrian Benoit Nash
Ina: Gabrielle Dial
Dolan: Kyle Whan
Little One: Markie Perez

Production Staff:
Stage Manager: Jeremy Gutierrez
Assistant Stage Managers: Michelle Lara, Max Niu
Dramaturg: Angela Clauser
Intimacy Choreographer: Shinshin Tsai
Assistant Director: Suhaila Mordan
Assistant Scenic Designer: Tyler Yaish
Assistant Costume Designer: Briana Hendrickson
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jiahui Liu
Assistant Sound Designer: Danny Munoz

Parking:
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