Child Auditions for Musical Production "Finding Nemo, Jr."
Child auditions for the musical production of "Finding Nemo, Jr." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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. Finding Nemo, Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Additional info: *You only need to attend one audition date, expect to stay the entire 2 hours. Please come prepared with sheet music of 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. An accompanist will be there to play your song. No acapella, please. There will be a dance portion of the audition, so please come dressed to move. Actors may be asked to read scenes as well. These scenes will be emailed to all auditionees and guardians no later than Monday, November 25. Rehearsals will begin on December 9 with performances running January 30-February 1. (There will be no rehearsals Dec 20-Jan 3) Most rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm and Saturday mornings 10 am-12 pm. Please note that there may be school performances on Thursday, January 30, and Friday, January 31 that will be required. If you are interested please apply.
23 roles
A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Needs an energetic performer who can capture Nemo’s innocence and sense of wonder. Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: C4
Nemo’s anxious and overprotective father. Vocal range top: Eb5; Vocal range bottom: C4
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. Needs a performer with great charisma and a stage presence that can light up a room. Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: B3
A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin.
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.
A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.
An intimidating great white shark. A new vegetarian.
Two of Bruce’s shark friends
Forced to attend the sharks’ party but aren’t quite so convinced that their hosts will be satisfied with a kelp-only diet.
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.
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.
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.
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 in need.
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.
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.
Are a pesky group of birds who persistently try to snatch an unlucky VACATIONER’s snack on the boardwalk.
Righteously mellow creatures.
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