Young Talent Wanted for "Finding Nemo Jr." Show
West Milwaukee Intermediate School students in grades 6-8 are invited to audition for "Finding Nemo Jr." Show. 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. Additional info: Please prepare one of the song excerpts found in the attachment! Auditions will also consist of a short dance that the directors will teach you at the auditions. Auditions may also consist of readings from the script. Callbacks (if needed): December 18 (4 pm - 6 pm) First Rehearsal: January 5 (4 pm - 6 pm) Tech: March 2 - 4, 2026 Performances: March 5 - 8, 2026 If interested, please apply.
24 roles
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.
An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who 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.
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.
A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs.
Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the show and becoming the characters that Marlin and Dory interact with on their journey to Sydney. Roles include: Angelfish, Damselfish, Barracuda, Moonfish 1-6, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Grouper, Lobsters (1 & 2), Octopuses (1 & 2), Electric Eels (1 & 2), & Seahorses (1 & 2).
A friendly flapjack octopus who is, quick to befriend Nemo.
An H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef.
A self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off.
Roles include Sheldon’s Parent, Pearl’s Parent, and Tad’s Parent.
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.
Two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish.
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.
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.
Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.
A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.
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.
A sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world.
A pesky group of birds who persistently try to snatch an unlucky VACATIONER’s snack on the boardwalk.
Offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC.
Righteously mellow creatures featured in “Go With the Flow.”
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