Finding Nemo
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Book Adapted by Lindsey Anderson.
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn.
Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo, written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton.
DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR. IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).
ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI.
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About The Show!
Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Theater for Young Audiences is a vibrant, puppetry-filled, musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 movie. This show features spectacular songs written by the creators of Frozen and Coco. 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.
Audition Information
The Rose is holding auditions for roles in its 2025 production of Finding Nemo TYA directed by Matt Gutschick. In person auditions will be held on Tuesday January 21st with callbacks taking place Tuesday, January 28th. We will be casting both adult & youth (10+) roles for this production. Please see the character breakdown & details below.
The Rose is joyfully and boldly committed to ensuring diversity & equity in the casting of each of its productions. Actors of all types regardless of race, gender, age, or disabilities are welcome to audition for both lead and ensemble roles.
Audition RegistrationSubmit a Video Audition
Time Commitment
- Rehearsals: Finding Nemo actors must be available for weeknight & weekend rehearsals from April 29th – June 5th. Rehearsals will be held at our downtown location.
- Performances: Finding Nemo actors must be available for evening & weekend performances from June 6th – June 30th.. See calendar full calendar here.
Compensation
Adult Actor Compensation is $2,750. Most favored nation terms in effect. Please email auditions@rosetheater.org with any questions.
When, Where & How to Audition
- Sign up to attend in-person auditions on Tuesday, January 21st starting at 4:00p OR Submit a video audition by 11:59pm on Monday, January 20th.
- In person auditions will take place at the downtown at The Rose Theater: 2001 Farnam St. Omaha Ne, 68102
- Callbacks will be held on the evening of Tuesday January 28th starting at 5:30pm also downtown at The Rose Theater.
What to Prepare
Acting
- Prepare a 60 second monologue of your choice OR select from the provided monologues to read from that you will read twice. Once as yourself/human being and the second time with the use of a puppet. Further details and instructions can be found here.
- Provided monologues can also be found in the registration & video submission forms.
Music
Prepare 16-32 bars of the auditionee’s choosing OR choose to use the provided sheet music & backing track.
- For in-person auditions an accompanist will be available as will a bluetooth speaker & laptop for those wishing to provide their own playback or use the backing track. Acapella (without any accompaniment) singing is also acceptable.
- Sheet music, and the backing track can be found in the registration & video submission forms.
Dance
Learn a dance combo!
- In-person auditions- Upon arrival you will join the show’s director/choreographer to learn a short dance combo. Please wear clothing and shoes you can comfortably move around in.
- In person auditions will have a different dance call than folks submitting a video.
- For video submissions- In the video submission form you’ll find an instructional dance video. Review and submit a video of yourself performing the dance combo. Or if you have a prepared dance reel you may submit that in lieu of the dance video.
Character Breakdown
Please note that the pronouns listed next to the character are those used in the script. We are looking to cast actors of all identities for all roles.
- Nemo (any)
Vocal Range: Ab3-Eb5 - Marlin (he/him)
Vocal Range: Baritone - Crush (he/him)
Vocal Range: High tenor/Full voice/ Mix high “C” - Pearl (she/her)
- Pearl’s Mom (she/her)
- Chum (any)
- Peach (she/her)
- Sheldon (he/him)
- Sheldon’s Parent (any)
- Anchor (Any)
- Bloat (Any)
- Tad (He/Him)
- Tad’s Mom (She/Her)
- Gill (He/Him)
- Coral (She/Her)
- Professor Ray (Any)
- Bruce (He/Him)
- Nigel (He/Him)
- Squirt (Any)
- + Ensemble of Moonfish, Jellyfish, Baby Turtles and other Sea Creatures (Any)