Calling performers ages 5-18!
We're diving into the big blue world with this family-friendly musical adventure!
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey 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.
We're looking for performers of ages 5-18 to bring this story to life!
WHO
We're looking for performers ages 5-18 to help bring this production to life! All roles are open to performers of all backgrounds and identities. We aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community both onstage and off. Some roles may be double cast.
WHERE
All rehearsals and performances will be held at JCC Metrowest: 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ.
WHEN
Auditions: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
Callbacks: Saturday, March 21 (By Invitation)
Rehearsals: July 20-July 31 (Mon-Fri 9:00-3:00)
Performances: July 31-August 2
Fee
There will be a participation of $750
Includes: 60+ hours of instruction, professional production photos, and a chance to be a part of a fully staged, fully designed musical.
We will never turn a performer away due to financial need. If cost is a prohibitive factor for you, please let us know this on your form and we will work with you to discuss scholarship and payment plan options available as needed.
Can't attend auditions?
For those unable to attend in person auditions, video auditions will be accepted up until Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00pm. Click HERE for video instructions.
Audition materials
Auditioners are welcome to prepare a brief song of their choosing (1 minute or less) that shows vocal range and personality. Please bring clearly marked sheet music (in a binder) for our accompanist.
You are also welcome to sing one of the options provided below!
Role Breakdown
All roles are open to performers of all backgrounds and identities unless specifically stated.
We aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community both onstage and off. Some roles may be double cast.
Marlin
Nemo's anxious and overprotective father, a clownfish who prefers the safety of his anemone to the unknowns of the open ocean.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Nemo
A curious young clownfish, born with a "lucky fin", who brims with a sense of wonder and an eagerness for adventure
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Dory
An optimistic, bubbly, and sociable blue tang who experiences frequent short-term memory loss
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Pearl
One of the Reef Kids, an excitable and friendly flapjack octopus
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Sheldon
One of the Reef Kids, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tad
One of the Reef Kids, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Professor Ray
Nemo's enthusiastic, encyclopedic stingray teacher
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Bruce
The intimidating ringleader of the sharks who is dedicated to adopting a vegetarian diet
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Anchor
One of Bruce's loyal cronies, a tough shark devoted to the "fish are friends" lifestyle
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Chum
One of Bruce's loyal cronies, a
determined shark committed to the "fish are friends" lifestyle
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Gill
The relentless and inspiring Moorish idol fish and leader of the Tank Gang, with a set of battle scars and a torn fin, who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Peach
A mature, down-to-earth starfish who offers guidance and rassurance to all; a member of the Tank Gang
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Bloat
An open-minded and supportive blowfish who is proud to be part of the Tank Gang
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Gurgle
A nervous royal gramma fish who enjoys regulated cleanliness; a member of the tank gangVocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: B3
Crush
A laid-back and encouraging 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose
Vocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: D3
Squirt
Crush's buoyant kid, a young and fearless sea turtle
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4
Coral
Nemo's brave mom and Marlin's wife, strong and loving
Nigel
A friendly, sharp-eyed Australian pelican who is proud to know all the local happenings of Sydney Harbour
Ensemble
An assortment of ocean creatures in the big blue world, including the Reef Parents, Fish “Friends,” Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, and various features