407.601.4380 Call us,
we'd love to hear from you!

FINDING NEMO JR.

THEATRE SOUTH PLAYHOUSE'S
PRODUCTION OF
DISNEY AND PIXAR'S

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is the 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. 

​

With a creative team consisting of Broadway veteran, Cody Hanford as director, Katie Hanford as choreographer, and Ally Sweiderk as musical director this promises to be an exciting and enriching theatrical experience. The cast and crew will also benefit from workshops and talk back sessions with current and original cast members of "Finding Nemo: The Musical!"

​​

Finding Nemo Jr. is part of our Pre-Professional Training Program. New this year are various options for your young actor.

​

Choose your track:
Track 1:

Pre-Professional Training Program: Finding Nemo Jr. In addition to the training received in rehearsal for Finding Nemo Jr. you receive your choice two (2) hourly Conservatory Enrichment Classes per week. All classes begin the week of August 12th and run through December 19th. Every class has a final showcase at the end of the semester in December. Class info is below.

Price: $300 per month

(2-4 hours of rehearsal, plus 2 training classes per week)

Track 2:

Finding Nemo Jr  ONLY. This track only includes involvement in the TSP Youth Training Production of Finding Nemo Jr. No additional Conservatory Enrichment Classes are included. Price: $200 per month

(2-4 hours of rehearsal and training per week)

Track 3:

This track is ONLY available to existing TSP Conservatory enrolled students. 

Price: $168 per month

(2-4 hours of rehearsal/training per week)

​

*One payment is made at the time of registration and then once per month beginning in September.

​

​

Auditions: Wednesday, August 14 at 4:15 PM
All actors must attend a mandatory dance call at 4:15 PM followed by audition time slots beginning at 5:15 PM.
Callbacks will be held Sunday, August 18th in the afternoon by invitation.

*Actors should prepare a short vocal selection (no more than 32 bars please) in the style of the show. Always have a second song prepared in case we need to hear more! No a capella singing and no tracks, please (All actors need to bring sheet music, properly marked to sing in a binder).
* 4th grade actors and up, please have a short monologue prepared if asked.
* If your young actor has never auditioned before and is more comfortable with a meet & greet with the creative team, please schedule a time and let us know.

​

Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, August 21st.
Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 4:15-6:15pm and Saturdays from 10am - 12pm from August - December.
*All cast members will be called for Wednesday rehearsals. Only certain cast members may be called on Saturday rehearsals until closer to Tech Week.*

​

Tech week: Saturday, December 7th - Wednesday, December 11th

​

Performances:
Thursday, December 12th at 7 PM
Friday, December 13th at 7 PM
Saturday, December 14th at 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, December 15th at 2 PM

​

*Registration is REQUIRED to hold your audition time slot.

*Theatre South Playhouse does not, under any circumstances, discuss casting decisions and will not accept any emails, phone calls, etc. regarding casting. All casting decisions are final.

*Theatre South Playhouse has a strict No Refunds Policy.

​

Track 1 Class Options:
All classes begin the week of August 12th and run through December 19th. Every class has a final showcase at the end of the semester in December.
Track 1 is only available to students 4th grade and up. 3rd graders are eligible Track 2.
Choice of two (2) classes.
Mondays:
- Acting & Improv - 4:10 - 5 PM
- Adv. Broadway Dance - 4:10 - 5 PM ( 7th grade and up, 2 years of previous dance classes required and teacher evaluation needed)
Tuesdays:
- Stage Combat - 4:10 - 5 PM
- Acting & the Creative Process - 4:10 - 5 PM (6th grade and up)
Wednesdays:
- Musical Theatre Audition Prep - 3:10 - 4 PM