Description:

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 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, 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.

Dates / Times:

  • Thursday, Jan 30th @ 9:00am  
  • Thursday, Jan 30th @ 12:00pm  
  • Friday, Jan 31st @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Feb 1st @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Feb 1st @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Feb 2nd @ 3:00pm
  • School Days Performance

Ticket Prices:

  • $20.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $25.00: At Door Price

F.G. Bulber Auditorium:

275 Lawton Dr, Lake Charles , LA 70605

Show Notes:

Want to be in the show? Here's how!
Follow this checklist to ensure you have everything you need:

Eligibility:
  • Ages 8-18
  • Registration- You must be registered for the current class session (WINTER 2025).
Audition Process:
  • Sign-Up: Log in to your family account to reserve an audition spot.
    • You'll receive an email with a digital form to complete after signing up.
  • Preparation: Prepare a one-minute song and a one-minute memorized monologue (no cold reads for this audition).
  • Audition Dates:
    • Auditions will be held Nov 21-23 location is St Luke Simpson Methodist Church 1500 Country Club
    • Choose either Nov 21 or Nov 22 and select your preferred time slot
  • Dance Audition:
    • Nov 23- 9:00a-11:00a. Auditoners will be divided into two time slots determined by age. You'll be notified of your call time for dance prior. 9-10a OR 10-11a. 
  • Callbacks:
    • November 23rd at 1:00 p.m. (following dance auditions) and continue until completed.
    • An email will be sent after the dance auditions with a list of students called back for chemistry reads and specific character songs.
    • **Note** Not receiving a callback does NOT mean you aren't cast in the show.
Parent Meeting:
  • The first rehearsal and parent meeting will be on Friday, December 6th.
  • All cast members and at least one parent/guardian must attend.
  • Headshots will be taken, so all cast members should wear black shirts and be dressed for photos for the show playbill.
Audition Tips:
  • Do not use songs from the show. Choose songs from other musicals.
  • Upload your audition music in MP3 format (not MP4) in the audition form.
  • First Audition Attire: Wear your Sunday best but be comfortable.
  • Dance Audition Attire: Wear workout clothes and closed-toe shoes for dancing (no Crocs or sandals).
  • Callback attire: same comfortable clothing as dance audition as there may be movement requirements. 
If Cast:
  • Attend the first rehearsal and be prepared for headshots.
  • Pay the Production Fee of $250 (3 payments of $84 can be made through your family account; the first payment is due after casting).
  • Pick up your show script.
  • Attend the Parent Meeting.
For more information please visit our Info hub . INFO HUB LINK

Characters:

Nemo

  • Kinley Leger

Nemo U/S

  • Rollins Anderson

Marlin

  • Cooper Self

Marlin U/S

  • William Ellis

Dory

  • Hannah Miller

Dory U/S

  • Everly Spears

Coral

  • Sidney Fontenot

Barracuda

  • Karli Gibson

Pearl

  • Cameron Comeaux

Sheldon

  • Garrison Duhon

Tad

  • Rollins Anderson

Reef Kid Swing

  • Chloe Cernek

Professor Ray

  • Benjamin Drymon

Pearl's parent

  • Cecilia Mallett

Sheldon's Parent

  • Shepherd Nash

Tad's Parent

  • Harley Landry

Scuba Mask Dancer

  • Annabelle Nash

Bruce

  • William Ellis

Bruce U/S

  • Benjamin Drymon

Chum

  • Cameron Guillory

Anchor

  • Gunner Friesner

Bubbles

  • Natalie Lambert

Bloat

  • Emma Menard

Gurgle

  • McKenzie Menard

Peach

  • Savannah Woodard

Gill

  • Steven Jordan

Nigel

  • Peyton Lantz

Tank Gang Swing

  • Rylie Hill

Crush

  • Briley Bryan

Crush U/S

  • Adyson Swire

Squirt

  • Jolie Stowell

Vacationer

  • Kali Cernek

Sea Chorus 1

  • Amelia Vidrine
  • Andi Vallery
  • Bennett Tadlock
  • Benson Fontenot
  • Chloe Cernek
  • David Lognion
  • Ezora Savant
  • Fernando Bravo
  • Jackson Fontenot
  • Pippa 1 Neely

Sea Chorus 2

  • Alexandra “Alex” Benoit
  • Callie Harmon
  • Cecilia Mallett
  • Emma Manceaux
  • Harley Landry
  • Jami Neely
  • Kallie Carpenter
  • Karli Gibson
  • Kate Bernsmeier
  • Shepherd Nash
  • Sidney Fontenot

Shark Gang

  • Adyson Swire
  • Ava Maneille
  • Briley Bryan
  • Camryn Bruce
  • Lyvie Rosteet
  • Madelyn Robles
  • Rachael Riquelmy

Shark Friends

  • Amelia Vidrine
  • Chloe Cernek
  • Colton Bruce
  • Jolie Stowell
  • Laura McLean
  • Lauryn Scott
  • Leslye Shearman
  • Piper Terrell

Seagulls

  • Eden Whittaker
  • Isabella Adams
  • Lydee Fontenot
  • Molly Fontenot

Moonfish Dancers

  • Brooklyn Bang
  • Cicily Self
  • Everly Spears
  • Kyndall Harmon
  • Marley Kerwin
  • Marley Peterson
  • Rylie Hill
  • Victoria Matte

Jellyfish Dancers

  • Brooklyn Bang
  • Cicily Self
  • Everly Spears
  • Kyndall Harmon
  • Marley Kerwin
  • Marley Peterson
  • Rylie Hill
  • Victoria Matte

Sea Turtles

  • Adyson Swire
  • Annabelle Nash
  • Cameron Guillory
  • Camryn Bruce
  • Emma Manceaux
  • Gunner Friesner
  • Laura McLean
  • Lauryn Scott
  • Leslye Shearman
  • Lyvie Rosteet
  • Madelyn Robles
  • Piper Terrell
  • Rachael Riquelmy
  • Selah Hiatt
  • Shepherd Nash