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Stuart’s Opera House is thrilled to announce the production of Finding Nemo KIDS! as part of our Summer Arts Camp! Dive into an unforgettable experience with two dynamic tracks: one for actors and another for technicians! Actors will learn all the exciting material to bring the show to life through singing, acting, and dancing, while technicians will get hands-on experience creating the magic behind the scenes—designing sets, props, costumes, and lighting. Both tracks will come together for fun, collaborative workshops in each other’s disciplines, while also having dedicated time in their own groups to dive deep into their craft. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a splash in the world of theater! Finding Nemo KIDS! will be performed by campers on the historic Stuart’s Opera House stage on the afternoon of Friday, August 1st. Attendance is free and families are encouraged to attend. In order to participate in Finding Nemo KIDS!, students must be registered for the theater week of Summer Arts Camp, which runs from Monday, July 28th – Friday, August 1st from 9:00am – 3:00pm each day. To learn more about Summer Arts Camp, click here. PLEASE NOTE: Applications for 2025 Summer Arts Camp are now closed. Please contact summercamp@stuartsoperahouse.org to be placed on a waitlist. SUMMARY Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS! is a 30-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. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS! brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. NOTE ABOUT ACTING ROLES: On the first day of camp, we’ll hold “auditions,” where our talented staff will assign roles to all the actors. Remember, every role is important! We need a large, vibrant ensemble to truly bring this story to life. Each actor will receive a script with their lines and any music they need to learn. All material will be taught during camp, but to help our performers shine, both actors and their caregivers will have access to practice tracks and additional rehearsal materials to continue practicing at home. It’s all about teamwork and preparation to make this summer experience truly unforgettable! CHARACTERS Nemo 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. Marlon An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father who prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. As he travels 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 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. Look for a performer with great charisma and a stage presence that can light up a room. Nigel, Sprit, Tiller & Jib A knowledgeable pod of pelicans, are the show’s helpful narrators. These informative birds are responsible for conveying important plot points and must be played by enthusiastic actors with excellent diction and volume. Sea Chorus Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the play and becoming the characters that Marlin and Dory interact with on their journey to Sydney. They will also help with the transitions from the Ocean to the Aquarium Tank. Your Sea Chorus can be filled with any species of sea creatures you would like, but below are the featured roles that can emerge from this Ensemble: JELLYFISH YOUNG SEA TURTLES (1 & 2), SMALL FISH SEAHORSES (1 & 2) SEAGULLS FISH are a school of fish, including FISH 1 REEF KIDS REEF PARENTS SHELDON’S PARENT PEARL’S PARENT TAD’S PARENT Reef Kids PEARL, a friendly flapjack octopus who is quick to befriend Nemo. SHELDON, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef. TAD, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off Professor Ray 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. Scuba Mask Dancer A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage. You can make this role’s choreography as complex or as simple as you like depending on your selected actor’s dance level and experience. Bruce 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. Chum & Anchor 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. Bubbles A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is one of the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate. Gurgle Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank. Peach A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it. Gill 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. Sea Turtles Righteously mellow creatures featured in “Go With the Flow.” CRUSH, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Look for a strong singer who can confidently belt “Go With the Flow” to make it a truly radical jam. SQUIRT, offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high- speed EAC. KAI and BREEZE each have individual singing solos in “Go With the Flow.” TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS Hair and/ Make-up/Costumes Designing character looks with hair styles, wigs, and theatrical make-up. Works with costumes for a cohesive look. Can be separate people for hair and for makeup. Designing character costumes by pulling from the theater’s wardrobe or creating new costumes. Works with Hair and Make-up for a cohesive look. Set Design Designing the physical set pieces and overall look of the set. Can include painting the set and flats or creating projected graphics. Properties (Props) Designing, finding, and fabricating items that are usually carried by actors. Lighting Designing the lighting looks for each scene and song. Can include programming the light board and operating the light board during shows. Audio (Sound) There are multiple jobs for audio folks! One is music playback, pressing the GO button for each song. Another job is mixing the microphones. And the microphone technician is backstage ready to help with any microphone issues.
