Description:

Explore the big blue world!

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 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. 

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, May 24th @ 6:00pm
  • Saturday, May 25th @ 10:00am
  • Saturday, May 25th @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, May 25th @ 6:00pm
  • Sunday, May 26th @ 2:00pm
  • Sunday, May 26th @ 6:00pm
Tickets go on sale Monday March 25, 2024 at 5:00pm

Ticket Prices:

  • $17.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $15.00: Group Ticket Price
    (Ticket Minimum: 10)

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen:

2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Show Notes:

Auditions & Callbacks
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114

Students who are registered for a spring CWorks class for ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. Learn more about auditions and find how how to sign up for an audition slot at cworkstheater.org/auditions. 

Auditions: Friday, 3/15, 4:30-10PM
Callbacks: Saturday, 3/16, 9:30AM-5:30PM
Cast List Posted: Sunday, 3/17, 5PM

Rehearsals
(Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays)
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114

Week 1
Friday, 3/22, 5-9PM (1st Parent Meeting from 7:30-9PM*)
Saturday, 3/23, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 2
Monday, 3/25, 7:15-9PM
NO REHEARSAL Friday, 3/29 - Good Friday
Saturday, 3/30, 9:30AM-4:30PM

NO REHEARSAL 3/31-4/6 - Spring Break

Week 3
Monday, 4/8, 7:15-9PM
Friday, 4/12, 5-9PM
Saturday, 4/13, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 4
Monday, 4/15, 7:15-9PM
Friday, 4/19, 5-9PM
Saturday, 4/20, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 5
NO REHEARSAL Monday, 4/22 - Show Camp Auditions
NO REHEARSAL Friday, 4/26 - Show Camp Callbacks
Saturday, 4/27, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 6
Monday, 4/29, 7:15-9PM
Friday, 5/3, 5-9PM
NO REHEARSAL Saturday, 5/4 - Masters Camp Callbacks

Week 7
Monday, 5/6, 7:15-9PM
Friday, 5/10, 5-9PM (2nd Parent Meeting from 8-9PM*)
Saturday, 5/11, 9:30AM-4:30PM 

Week 8
NO REHEARSAL Monday, 5/13 - Spring Class Showcase
Friday, 5/17, 5-9PM
Saturday, 5/18, 9:30AM-4:30PM

*At least one parent must attend each parent meeting.
Costume Fittings and Headshots will be scheduled at a later date.

Tech Week & Performances
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060

MOVE IN: Monday, 5/20, 9AM (cast not called)
Monday, 5/20, 5-9PM
Tuesday, 5/21, 5-9PM
Wednesday, 5/22, 5-9PM
Thursday, 5/23, 5-9PM
Friday, 5/24, 11AM call, 1PM IDR (Invited Dress Rehearsal), 6PM Performance
Saturday, 5/25, 8:30AM call, 10AM, 2PM, & 6PM Performances
Sunday, 5/26, 12:30PM call, 2PM & 6PM Performances, followed by Closing Ceremonies & Strike

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." 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. Innocent and has a sense of wonder.

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. A helicopter parent who eventually learns to lighten up and embrace the clown in “clownfish.”

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.

Coral

A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs.

Pearl

A friendly flapjack octopus who is quick to befriend Nemo.

Sheldon

An H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef.

Tad

A self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off.

Pearl's Parent

A fellow sea parent dropping off his/her kids at school with Marlin.

Sheldon's Parent

A fellow sea parent dropping off his/her kids at school with Marlin.

Tad's Parent

A fellow sea parent dropping off his/her kids at school with Marlin.

Professor Ray

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.

Scuba Mask Dancer

A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.

Bruce the Shark

An intimidating great white shark, and 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.

Chum

One of Bruce’s shark friends, who tries to live a vegetarian lifestyle but is eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish.

Anchor

One of Bruce’s shark friends, who tries to live a vegetarian lifestyle but is eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish.

Fish "Friends"

Forced to attend the sharks’ party but aren’t quite so convinced that their hosts will be satisfied with a kelp-only diet.

Gill

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. 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.

Bubbles

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate.

Bloat

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. 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 escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.

Peach

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.

Nigel

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.

Seagulls

A pesky group of birds who persistently try to snatch an unlucky vacationer's snack on the boardwalk.

Crush

Crush, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Righteously mellow.

Squirt

Squirt, offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC.

Kai

A sea turtle with a solo in "Go With the Flow."

Breeze

A sea turtle with a solo in "Go With the Flow."

Ensemble

Sea Chorus, Sharks, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, etc.