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Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

Grades PreK-12

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Students in Grades PreK through 12 this school year: Join us for our Youth Theatre Jr. Companies, Companies, and Jr. Troupe Spring 2025 Musical: Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.!

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a 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,” Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

There are three ways for students to participate onstage in Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.:

  • Jr. Companies – All students in grades PreK-K and 1-2, performing in a couple of scenes and a pre-show song and dance routine! No audition required. Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Companies – Students in grades 3-5 and 6-12, playing various Ensemble and Featured roles. Auditions are encouraged but not required; everyone is welcome! Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Jr. Troupe – Selected students in grades 3-12, playing Supporting and Lead roles (Character descriptions and the script will be provided in advance.) Auditions required; everyone will be cast in either the Companies or Jr. Troupe! Rehearsals throughout the week as called.

Register Here!

Important Dates & Times

How to Prepare for Auditions (Optional Grades 3-12)

  • Fill out your student’s Registration Form.
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.
  • Prepare and memorize a 16 to 32-bar selection from a musical theatre song. Please do not sing selections from any version of Disney’s Finding Nemo or Anastasia the Musical. Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder. An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please contact us at theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours before your audition (but preferably sooner!) and we will help you.
  • All auditioners will participate in cold readings from Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. The script will be made available before auditions. Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue. Students may also be asked to read scenes from Anastasia the Musical even if not auditioning for that show.
  • Please bring a water bottle. Food and gum is not permitted.
  • Dance or athletic shoes required. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath.
  • Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.
  • Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop on Wednesday, March 5, 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. You can register your student for the Audition Prep Workshop on their Registration Form and use the links below to pay. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! Payment links will be made available closer to the audition date.
    • 1 student - $20
    • 2 siblings - $35
    • 3 siblings - $50

Feb 19 | Audition Prep Workshop (Optional Grades 3-12)

Want to audition for the Jr. Troupe - Supporting and Lead roles? Students in grades 3-12 may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop, Wednesday, February 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! Payment links will be made available closer to the audition date.

1 student - $20
2 siblings - $35
3 siblings - $50

Feb 20 - 22 | Auditions (Optional Grades 3-12)

Auditions will take place on February 20-22 (callbacks for selected students February 23) at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) and are fully optional for Grades 3-12. (Students in Grades PreK-2 may not audition in advance.) These auditions will determine the lead and supporting roles for our Jr. Troupe as well as featured roles for our Companies. Auditions are for placement only - there’s a role for all actors in this production!

Students may audition for the Troupe Spring 2025 Musical, Anastasia the Musical, at the same time if desired. Please click the link for more information! Please note that students can only do either Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. or Anastasia the Musical, but will not be able to do both.

If your young actor wishes to participate without auditioning, that is completely fine! You will be able to note that preference on your student’s registration. We are happy to find a place in this production for your young performer, even if they are audition-shy!

Audition blocks:

Audition blocks are listed below, and you can select which one your student will attend on your student’s registration form. Students must stay for the duration of their audition block.

  • Block Z - Thursday, February 20, 6:30-8:30 PM
  • Block A - Friday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 PM
  • Block B - Saturday, February 22, 9:30 AM-12 PM
  • Block C - Saturday, February 22, 1-3:30 PM
  • Block D - Saturday, February 22, 4-6:30 PM
  • Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, February 23, sometime between 4-8 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, February 22.

March 3 - April 28 | Rehearsals (Required)

  • All students will rehearse on Mondays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from March 3 to April 28 (No rehearsal March 14 to 21 for Spring Break.) Rehearsals will take place at the following times:
    • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2): 6-7:15 PM (check-in from 5:45-6 PM, 1.25 hours of rehearsal)
    • Company and Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12): 5:30-7:30 PM (check-in from 5:15-5:30 PM, 2 hours of rehearsal)
    • Jr. Troupe students may be asked to stay as late as 8 PM some Mondays.

  • Jr. Troupe students will also rehearse on an as-called basis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from March 4 to May 2 (No rehearsal March 14 to 21 for Spring Break) anytime between 5:30-8 PM. Important things to note for Jr. Troupe rehearsals:
    • Not every Jr. Troupe student will be called to every rehearsal! A full rehearsal schedule will be released after auditions. The number of rehearsals required will depend on the size of your student’s role.
    • All Jr. Troupe students should plan to attend every Monday rehearsal as listed above and of course, all tech and dress rehearsals as listed below.

May 5 - 8 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals (Required)

Tech and dress rehearsals will take place at the following days and times at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792):

  • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2):
    • Monday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 PM
    • Thursday, May 8, 5:30-8 PM
  • Companies and Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12):
    • Monday, May 5, 5:30-8:30 PM
    • Tuesday, May 6, 5:30-8:30 PM
    • Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-9 PM
    • Thursday, May 8, 5:30-9 PM

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

May 9 - 10 | Performances (Required)

Performances will take place on Friday, May 9 at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 10 at 3 PM and 7 PM at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792.) See below for show day schedules:

  • Friday, May 9, 5:30 PM call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time around 8:30-9 PM (Jr. Companies students released to parents at intermission unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers)
  • Saturday, May 10, TBD afternoon call time, TBD afternoon performance
    • Students in grades 3-12 may stay through the break or leave with parents and return by 5:30 PM
    • Students in grades PreK-2 are released to parents at intermission as usual (unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers, in which case they are released to their parents directly after the show) and may not stay through the break
  • Saturday, May 10, TBD afternoon call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time around 9 PM
    • All Jr. Troupe and Companies students in grades 6-12 must stay for strike until latest 10 PM
    • All Companies and Jr. Troupe students in grades 3-5 are released following the performance end time as soon as their personal costumes are neatly hung and dressing rooms are clean
    • All Jr. Companies students in grades PreK-2 are released to their parents at intermission as usual unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers

Audience members may purchase in-person tickets on the event page.

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

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Tuition

There is a seasonal $35 registration fee per student, which covers all enrollments in Youth Theatre Programs from January to May 2025. Payment links will be made available closer to the audition date.

Tuition for all performers is as follows: (scholarships and payment plans available; see below.)

  • Jr. Companies (All Grades PreK-2): $175
  • Companies (Grades 3-12, Featured and Ensemble Roles): $200
  • Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12, Lead and Supporting Roles): $225

There are four ways to cover tuition:

  • Complete the tuition payment in full via the links above (Jr. Troupe will receive a link following auditions for those selected) or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted; checks cannot be accepted at rehearsals.) Payment is due no later than Monday, March 3.

  • Reach out to theatre@cfcarts.com to set up a tuition payment plan of three installments. The first installment will be due no later than Monday, March 3, the second installment no later than Monday, April 7, and the third and final installment no later than Monday, May 5. Students must have tuition paid in full to perform in the production. Installment payments may be made online or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted, and be sure to set up your payment plan with us first.)

  • Complete the Financial Assistance Application as a part of your student’s Registration Form to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Monday, May 5. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made online or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted.)

  • CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply include your student’s FES ID number on their Registration Form and we will invoice FES for the amount of the program tuition.

Financial Assistance

CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition! CFCArts financial assistance is also available and can be applied for on your Registration Form.

Service Project

Central Florida Community Arts exists to serve and build community through the arts. With our mission in mind, our Youth Theatre Program students for each production have the opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit another non-profit organization in Central Florida - and to build friendships and bond with their castmates! These service projects are carefully selected to align with the message of the story that our students are telling on stage.

For this production, we are excited to partner with Clean the World and the WASH Foundation! Clean the World leads a global recycling program to reduce pollution and conserve water world-wide. At their Central Florida WASH Foundation location, our students will be learning more about conservation and sorting out recycled items from the local hospitality industry to help with their mission!

Casting Policies

Please click here for a thorough review of our casting policies.

Staff

Click here (link coming soon) to meet the Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. staff!

Registration

Please follow these steps to register your student.

  • Please register for an audition, or to participate without auditioning, by filling out the Registration Form.
  • Make the $35 seasonal registration fee payment. If applicable, make a payment for the Audition Prep Workshop (payment links available closer to auditions.)

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