Explore the big blue world with this lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film!

Highland Park Players is proud to continue our 30-year tradition of providing theater for young audiences with our production of Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS. We are seeking actors 10-18 years old for this fun production.

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. 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. 

We are seeking talented performers ages 10-18 for this energetic show. Please prepare 32 bars of your favorite song in the style of the show.

Director: Jeri Hart

Music Director: Aaron Kaplan

Producer: Jacon Cohen

Music and lyrics: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Book: Lindsay Anderson

Auditions will be at West Ridge, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park

CASTING NOTE: HPP values diversity in race, physical ability, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic background, age, and body type. Anyone who sees a little of themselves in one of these characters is welcome and warmly encouraged to audition. The character descriptions indicate the age or gender that the character should appear onstage and do not need to match the age or gender identity of the performer. 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (all subject to change; waiting on confirmation from West Ridge)

• Rehearsals begin the week of December 2nd and are held 2-3 times a week
• Rehearsal will be held at West Ridge, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park
• Weeknights 6pm-9pm (subject to change; rehersals will not be the full time)
• Tech Week rehearsals begin the week of Monday, February 3rd