Finding Nemo Jr.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Adult Production Staff
Director: Bethany Spurrier
Assistant Director: Danny Bayer
Music Director: Quessa Brown
Choreographer: Lexi Hoover
Technical Director: Ethan Schaffer
Stage Manager: Michele McClung
Production Assistant: Jessie Ice
Costumer: Rachel Martin and Mercedes Ware
Advisor: R.J. Lowe
Assistant Stage Manager: Elizabeth Tock
Puppet Wranglers Supervisor: Heather Hepburn
Makeup and Hair Supervisor: MJ Mamo
Set Construction: Bo Richardson
Sound: Justin Lochard
Props: Julia Turner
Student Staff
Open interviews for the following student staff positions will be held Saturday, October 25th after Guildbuilders from noon until 2:30 PM
Apprentice Director: TBD
Apprentice AD: TBD
Apprentice Music Director: TBD
Apprentice Dance Captain: TBD
Apprentice PA: TBD
Apprentice Technical Director: TBD
Apprentice Stage Manager: TBD
Open interviews for the following student tech positions will be held Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to noon in the Green Room
Apprentice ASM: TBD
Apprentice Costumers: TBD
Stagehands: TBD
Puppet Wranglers and Cosmetology: TBD
Finding Nemo Jr. Synopsis:
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Cast: 40 roles including ensemble for ages 9-18. We welcome actors from all gender identities and expressions to audition for any role. Due to the use of puppetry, please note the physical requirements listed for each role.
Principal Characters
Nemo: A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference. Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. By making new friends, finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small.
Marlin An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid.
Dory An optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other.
Supporting Characters
Bubbles Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles and uses that word exclusively to communicate.
Bloat Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak.
Gurgle Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, Gurgle is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.
Peach Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.
Gill Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish.
Nigel/Queensland Grouper A sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world. This bird is someone you can count on to know all the latest news on the happenings of Sydney Harbour. As a Queensland Grouper, this character retells the exploits of Marlin in “One Dedicated Father.”
Coral/Lucky Star: A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs. This role is a featured member of the ensemble.
Reef Kids/Seagulls (3): Nemo’s classmates to include Pearl: a friendly flapjack octopus, Sheldon: an H20 intolerant seahorse, and Tad: an obnoxious butterflyfish. Younger appearing actors. These actors will also play snack seeking seagulls.
Reef Parents/Seagulls (3): Nemo’s classmates parents to include a larger flapjack octopus, a seahorse, and a butterfly fish. Older appearing actors. These actors will also play snack seeking seagulls.
Professor Ray/Vacationer: A stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer. Older appearing actor. Excellent diction and confident stage presentation a must! This actor will also play a tourist plagued with seagulls.
Scuba Mask Dancer A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.
Bruce An intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. Despite Bruce’s best efforts to adopt a vegetarian diet, Bruce loses control and is sent into a frenzy, threatening to devour every fish in sight. Part of the Sharks.
Chum and Anchor (2): Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks.
Crush: a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Older appearance.
Kai and Breeze (2): Turtle friends riding the righteous East Australian Current.
Squirt/Crab offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC. Younger appearing actor.
Ensemble to play multiple roles including an angelfish, a damselfish, a barracuda, moray eels, “lobstahs”, octopi or clams, anemone, ferns, carp, moonfish, jellyfish, baby turtles, turtle dancers, current dancers, and a bloody nose.
Singing in parts including small solos and brief lines
Physical requirements: must be able to lift 5-30 lbs for moderate periods of time, coordination, dancing, running
These roles may be asked to understudy others
Audition Information:
Auditions will take place in the rehearsal hall of the Actors Guild at 724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV. Please enter through the side door on Market Street. Auditions will consist of determining vocal ranges, solo singing, singing in groups including harmonies, choreography, reading lines, puppetry handling, and (by request) advanced dancing and tumbling skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the anticipated number of auditioners and the variety of skill levels auditioning, attendance at all auditions will be required for full consideration. If you are not able to attend a certain date, please email [email protected] to set up a replacement audition in advance.
Saturday November 8 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Sunday November 9 6 PM-9PM
Monday November 10 6 PM-9PM
Tuesday November 11, by invitation only 4 PM -7PM
Please bring a list of ALL conflicts from November 12th through March 15th for 5:30 or later weekdays and any time weekends. Except for absences due to serious/contagious illness, absences for conflicts not disclosed during the audition period will be considered unexcused. Multiple unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the cast, staff, or crew.
Audition form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhsg-lWa6tF-eqJ7QTRMEn0gwCYaziniWnYZsrGzLlQSQO4g/viewform?usp=header
Audition materials:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GtmlEwb8vBERGF7ipabh0JV9AH7_jZzi?usp=drive_lin
Director: Bethany Spurrier
Assistant Director: Danny Bayer
Music Director: Quessa Brown
Choreographer: Lexi Hoover
Technical Director: Ethan Schaffer
Stage Manager: Michele McClung
Production Assistant: Jessie Ice
Costumer: Rachel Martin and Mercedes Ware
Advisor: R.J. Lowe
Assistant Stage Manager: Elizabeth Tock
Puppet Wranglers Supervisor: Heather Hepburn
Makeup and Hair Supervisor: MJ Mamo
Set Construction: Bo Richardson
Sound: Justin Lochard
Props: Julia Turner
Student Staff
Open interviews for the following student staff positions will be held Saturday, October 25th after Guildbuilders from noon until 2:30 PM
Apprentice Director: TBD
Apprentice AD: TBD
Apprentice Music Director: TBD
Apprentice Dance Captain: TBD
Apprentice PA: TBD
Apprentice Technical Director: TBD
Apprentice Stage Manager: TBD
Open interviews for the following student tech positions will be held Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to noon in the Green Room
Apprentice ASM: TBD
Apprentice Costumers: TBD
Stagehands: TBD
Puppet Wranglers and Cosmetology: TBD
Finding Nemo Jr. Synopsis:
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Cast: 40 roles including ensemble for ages 9-18. We welcome actors from all gender identities and expressions to audition for any role. Due to the use of puppetry, please note the physical requirements listed for each role.
Principal Characters
Nemo: A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference. Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. By making new friends, finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small.
- Gender: any
- Vocal range: D5-C4
- Casting Preferences: This role requires someone with a youthful appearance, a strong belt, expressive energy, and the ability to convey innocence and curiosity.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for extended periods of time
Marlin An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid.
- Gender: male presenting preferred
- Vocal range: Eb5-C4
- Casting Considerations: Older appearance, dry wit, nervous energy, and an old soul. Marlin must have good comic timing and chemistry with Dory and is the emotional glue of the story, often unintentionally funny and always sincere.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for extended periods of time
Dory An optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other.
- Gender: female presenting preferred
- Vocal range: F5-B3
- Casting Considerations: Older appearance, impeccable comedic timing, charmingly forgetful but not unintelligent. Animated, charismatic, clear diction, and excellent banter with Marlin is a must.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for extended periods of time
Supporting Characters
Bubbles Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles and uses that word exclusively to communicate.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: Anxious and paranoid energy, mastery of tone and connotation to convey meaning nonverbally
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for moderate periods of time
Bloat Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: Warm and welcoming, with good physical comedy skills
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs for moderate periods of time
Gurgle Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, Gurgle is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: Hypochondriac with mad scientist vibes
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for moderate periods of time
Peach Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.
- Gender: female presenting preferred
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: Grounded with practical, maternal energy
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for moderate periods of time
Gill Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo while imprisoned in the Sydney Harbor Aquarium. A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: Clear diction, cynical, mysterious, tough, and inspiring.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for moderate periods of time
Nigel/Queensland Grouper A sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world. This bird is someone you can count on to know all the latest news on the happenings of Sydney Harbour. As a Queensland Grouper, this character retells the exploits of Marlin in “One Dedicated Father.”
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize in a small ensemble
- Casting Preferences: An ability to convey characterization primarily through offstage voice, encouraging, inquisitive
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for brief periods of time, must be highly trusted to operate a large puppet offstage and be cognizant of others safety
- Featured Characters
Coral/Lucky Star: A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs. This role is a featured member of the ensemble.
- Gender: female presenting preferred.
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time; running required
- This actor likely to be asked to understudy Dory
Reef Kids/Seagulls (3): Nemo’s classmates to include Pearl: a friendly flapjack octopus, Sheldon: an H20 intolerant seahorse, and Tad: an obnoxious butterflyfish. Younger appearing actors. These actors will also play snack seeking seagulls.
- Gender: any
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for short periods of time; running required
Reef Parents/Seagulls (3): Nemo’s classmates parents to include a larger flapjack octopus, a seahorse, and a butterfly fish. Older appearing actors. These actors will also play snack seeking seagulls.
- Gender: any
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time; running required
Professor Ray/Vacationer: A stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer. Older appearing actor. Excellent diction and confident stage presentation a must! This actor will also play a tourist plagued with seagulls.
- Gender: any
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time; running required; impeccable coordination and teamwork with other performers is required to operate this large puppet
Scuba Mask Dancer A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.
- Gender: any
- Advanced dance experience a plus, especially lyrical, contemporary, or ballet
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for moderate periods of time
Bruce An intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. Despite Bruce’s best efforts to adopt a vegetarian diet, Bruce loses control and is sent into a frenzy, threatening to devour every fish in sight. Part of the Sharks.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time; soft-shoe dancing
Chum and Anchor (2): Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks.
- Gender: any
- Must be able to harmonize
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time; soft-shoe dancing
Crush: a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Older appearance.
- Gender: male presenting preferred
- Confident belt, Vocal range: A3-D5
- Physical requirements: sturdy frame and coordination to operate large puppet with arms and body. Must be able to support 40+lbs on arms and back for brief period of time.
Kai and Breeze (2): Turtle friends riding the righteous East Australian Current.
- Gender: any
- Soloists in “Go with the Flow”
- Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs for short periods of time
Squirt/Crab offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC. Younger appearing actor.
- Gender: any
- Tumbling and/or contortion experience preferred
- Physical requirements: must be able to lift 10 lbs for brief periods of time
- This actor likely to be asked to understudy Nemo
Ensemble to play multiple roles including an angelfish, a damselfish, a barracuda, moray eels, “lobstahs”, octopi or clams, anemone, ferns, carp, moonfish, jellyfish, baby turtles, turtle dancers, current dancers, and a bloody nose.
Singing in parts including small solos and brief lines
Physical requirements: must be able to lift 5-30 lbs for moderate periods of time, coordination, dancing, running
These roles may be asked to understudy others
Audition Information:
Auditions will take place in the rehearsal hall of the Actors Guild at 724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV. Please enter through the side door on Market Street. Auditions will consist of determining vocal ranges, solo singing, singing in groups including harmonies, choreography, reading lines, puppetry handling, and (by request) advanced dancing and tumbling skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the anticipated number of auditioners and the variety of skill levels auditioning, attendance at all auditions will be required for full consideration. If you are not able to attend a certain date, please email [email protected] to set up a replacement audition in advance.
Saturday November 8 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Sunday November 9 6 PM-9PM
Monday November 10 6 PM-9PM
Tuesday November 11, by invitation only 4 PM -7PM
Please bring a list of ALL conflicts from November 12th through March 15th for 5:30 or later weekdays and any time weekends. Except for absences due to serious/contagious illness, absences for conflicts not disclosed during the audition period will be considered unexcused. Multiple unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the cast, staff, or crew.
Audition form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhsg-lWa6tF-eqJ7QTRMEn0gwCYaziniWnYZsrGzLlQSQO4g/viewform?usp=header
Audition materials:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GtmlEwb8vBERGF7ipabh0JV9AH7_jZzi?usp=drive_lin