Finding Nemo Jr.
Explore the big blue world with this lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film! Performed February 28 – March 16, 2025, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton.
About This Production
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
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| NEMO | Cora Hancock |
| MARLIN | Harper Thompson |
| DORY | LillyBelle Lange |
| CORAL, NIGEL, ENSEMBLE | Nova McGoldrick |
| PEARL, SQUIRT, ENSEMBLE | Violet Sorby |
| SHELDON, BREEZE, ENSEMBLE | Bennett Riddle |
| TAD, KAI, ENSEMBLE | Jaxson McComb |
| PROFESSOR RAY, ENSEMBLE | Cora Welch |
| SHELDON’S PARENT, ENSEMBLE | Craig Piazza |
| PEARL’S PARENT, ENSEMBLE | Melanie Escalera |
| TAD’S PARENT, ENSEMBLE | Kenzie Spears |
| TAD’S PARENT U/S, ENSEMBLE | Ellia Row |
| BUBBLES, SCUBA MASK DANCER, ENSEMBLE | Alissa Nadolny |
| BRUCE, ENSEMBLE | Liam Davenport |
| CHUM, SHELDON’S PARENT U/S, ENSEMBLE | Lily Spears |
| ANCHOR, ENSEMBLE | Riley Whitney |
| BLOAT, ENSEMBLE | Vada Sorby |
| GURGLE, ENSEMBLE | Isabella Hines |
| PEACH, ENSEMBLE | Kylie Hamilton |
| GILL, ENSEMBLE | Arabella Blanco |
| CRUSH, ENSEMBLE | Kingston Petty-Purcell |
| ENSEMBLE | Lucy Salari |
| SHELDON/BREEZE U/S, VACATIONER, ENSEMBLE | Annie Wolfley |
| VACATIONER, ENSEMBLE | Billie Murtagh |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Kelly Swope |
| Musical Director | Heather Walker |
| Choreographer | Bella Swope |
| Set Design | Brianna Funk |
| Becky Funk | |
| Costumes | Nicole Tatro |
| Stage Manager | Tiffany Huisman |
| Lighting Design | Dorry Bailes |
| Sound Design | Dorry Bailes |
| Hair & Makeup | Kelly Swope |
| Prop Design | Logan Swope |