Get ready for two weekends of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., July 14th through 16th and July 21st through 23rd at the Emma Kelly Theatre. A wonderful cast of talented children will bring to life this 60-minute 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 (played by Madison Harvey), an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo (Elsa King), 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 (Charlotte Bridges), laid-back sea turtle Crush (Shelby Croft), and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
“My favorite part about working on this show has been helping out with choreography and the building of props and set pieces," Assistant Stage Manager Shanna Haselton said. "Seeing it all happen from behind the scenes has been really enlightening.”
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.
“Watching the entire show come together has been really great," Kenzie Harvey, Stage Manager, Choreographer, Props, Costume and Set Design, added. "Just seeing the teamwork that has gone into it is awesome.”
Friday shows are at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday shows are at 3pm. Tickets are just $20 each.
For this show, the Averitt Center is also offering a family bundle ticket package! You can get tickets for 2 adults and 2 kids, plus drinks and popcorn all for 20% off the total cost. If you need to add a few more kid tickets, they are $2 off per ticket and still come with concessions.
You must call the Box Office at 912-212-2787 to reel in this deal! Regular tickets can be purchased online here.
Cast
Nemo - Elsa King
Marlin - Madison Harvey
Dory - Charlotte Bridges
Coral - Catherine Martin
Pearl - Charlotte Cushner
Sheldon - Chloe Best
Tad - Ella Cushner
Professor Ray - Rylee Martindale-Rushing
Bruce - Alex Harper
Chum - Bishop Harper
Anchor - Logan Major
Bubbles - Jenna Best
Bloat - Remi Major
Gurgle - Ella Sobaje
Peach - Sosi Sobaje
Gill - Thom Mortimore
Nigel - Molly Griswold
Crush - Shelby Croft
Squirt - Ellie Spence
Tad's Parent - Kagan Herndon
Pearl's Parent - Adyson Graham
Sheldon's Parent - Logan Major
Scuba Mask Dancer - Alana Little
Ensemble:
Alana Little
Catherine Martin
Bishop Harper
Alex Harper
Rylee Martindale-Rushing
Ella Cushner
Charlotte Cushner
Chloe Best
Logan Major
Ellie Spence
Shelby Croft
Kagan Herndon
Adyson Graham
Noella Griswold
Muriel Graham
Charlee Prince
Harper Pate
Sienna Camiscioli
Directors Credits:
Director: Robert Cottle
Stage Manager: Mackenzie Harvey
Production Assistants:
Shanna Haselton & Ryan Wolf