Description:

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. This musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez will be sure to thrill the whole family!

Director: Anna Martinez
Musical Director: Kyleigh Madden
Choreographer: Claudia Martinez
Stage Manager: Bailey Garner

Dates / Times:

  • Thursday, Nov 2nd @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, Nov 3rd @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Nov 4th @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Nov 4th @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Nov 5th @ 3:00pm

Ticket Prices:

  • $18.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $20.00: At Door Price
Tickets are not refundable.

The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre:

290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130

Show Notes:

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings:
Regardless of your previous involvement in CYT, anyone interested in auditioning for Finding Nemo Jr. or Elf Jr. MUST be present for one of the below meetings:
Friday, August 18th at 5pm 
Friday, August 18th at 7pm
We are now requiring meeting attendance from both a parent/guardian AND the auditioning student. You cannot have a parent/guardian from another family stand in for you!!!


Please sign up for the parent meeting you will attend *CLICK HERE*

You only need to come to one of these meetings and coming to a meeting doesn't commit you to participating. This is just to make sure that everyone has the necessary information about the process, expectations, and more. If you cannot make one of these meetings but still want to participate, please email our Area Coordinator, Naomi Tulp, at shows@cytsanantonio.org.
If you do not have a family representative present for one of these meetings and you don't connect with our Show Coordinator to get the information, your child will not be able to audition for the show.

Auditions:
Students enrolled for the Fall Session of classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through their CYT family account.  Auditions for both Finding Nemo Jr. and Elf Jr. will be on Saturday, August 26th from 10am-4pm where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of both productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Students will need to prepare:
A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from Finding Nemo Jr. or Elf Jr. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
A one minute or less monologue (you can use a provided monologue -HERE- OR you can select your own monologue if you would like)


REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Fall 2023 Class
2. Audition Sign-Up through Signup Genius - AUDITION SLOT SIGN-UP
3. Complete Fall 2023 Audition Form - AUDITION FORM (Must be completed no later than the day before auditions. The Karaoke track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.) 


If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email Naomi Tulp at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

DANCE CALL: Dance call is for every student auditioning and will be Friday, August 25th. We are splitting the dance call by age. The Dance call schedule is as follows:
*5-7pm: 8-12 year old age group - DANCE CALL VIDEOS ARE UP! Instructional Video   ---   Performance Video
*7-9pm: 13-18 year old age group - DANCE CALL VIDEOS ARE UP! Instructional Video --- Performance Video


Tuesday, August 29th is our night for callbacks for both productions. Callbacks will run from 5:30-9pm. Students will be notified by Sunday, August 27th as to what time they may need to be present for callbacks. When the callback info is sent out, please read through it carefully for details regarding the process and times.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 5th.
The rehearsal schedule is posted in the pdf dropdown on our shows page.

Please note that the following days/times will be used in this show process: Friday from 5:30-8:30pm, and Saturday from 10am-4pm. We will utilize a few select Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm for blocking. 

Production Fees and Ticketing:
Production Fees are $225 per student.

Block Ticketing means that families are responsible for selling 10 tickets at a discounted rate to family and friends. This is done by using a personal box office link that can be shared. If families do not sell their 10 tickets by the time the show closes, the remaining dollar amount will be charged to the Family Account. More information will be coming with details!

Characters:

Nemo

  • Jocelynn Samaniego
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 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.

Marlin

  • Ezekiel Ballesteros
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.

Dory

  • Brynlie Nikolai
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.

Crush

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

Bruce

  • Sander Wilson
An intimidating great white shark, 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.

Gill

  • Temple Teel
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.

Coral

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

Sheldon

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

Tad

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

Pearl

  • Ellie Grace Dirba
A friendly flapjack octopus who is quick to befriend Nemo.

Professor Ray

  • Nerissa Norris
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.

Chum

  • Jakob Appleford
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.

Anchor

  • Canon Earnest
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.

Peach

  • Abby Wood
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.

Bloat

  • Paisley Hooper
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

  • Madison Walker
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.

Bubbles

  • Neyci Norris
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.

Nigel

  • Evan Miller
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.

Squirt

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

Sheldon's Parent

  • Addison Yowell

Pearl's Parent

  • Zoriah Ballesteros

Tad's Parent

  • Caedmon Marquez

Vacationer

  • Elijah Koegle

Curtain Warmers

  • Caleb Ambs
  • Dakota Griffin
  • Emily Leedy
  • Jackson Payne
  • Julianne Ramsey
  • Liam Walker

Sea Creatures - Featured Vocalists

  • Adalynn Samaniego
  • Bryleigh Brandt
  • Ella Rheinlaender
  • Gracelynne Kunefke
  • Harmony Dyste
  • Harper Zukowski
  • Hazel Litton
  • Paige Yeates
  • Saige Litton
  • Savana Swies
  • Sofie Madden

Moonfish - Featured Dancers

  • Adalynn Samaniego
  • Ally Appleford
  • Brooklin Fergason
  • Chloe Ambs
  • McKenzie Yutzy
  • Nerissa Norris
  • Paige Yeates
  • Saige Litton
  • Sofie Madden

Dance Captain

  • Chloe Ambs

Deep Sea Ensemble

  • Anabella Bunch
  • Bryleigh Brandt
  • Caleb Ambs
  • Deviny Cantrell
  • Ella Rheinlaender
  • Gracelynne Kunefke
  • Harmony Dyste
  • Harper Zukowski
  • Julianne Ramsey
  • Mia Sanchez
  • Natalie Leedy
  • Savana Swies
  • Zoriah Ballesteros

EAC Ensemble

  • Addison Yowell
  • Annabelle Kistler
  • Ben Landes
  • Caedmon Marquez
  • Dakota Griffin
  • Emily Leedy
  • Gabriella Bunch
  • Jackson Payne
  • Libby Barton
  • Lina Moncada
  • Nevin Fleming
  • Savannah Pena
  • Tytus Dorsey
  • Zane Croan

Reef Ensemble

  • August McCoy
  • Ella Herdt-Delsi
  • Ellie Grace Dirba
  • Emma Barton
  • Evelyn Landes
  • Hazel Litton
  • Liam Walker
  • Piper Jackson
  • Travis Ambs
  • Violet Fleming