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Finding Nemo
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Book Adapted by Lindsay 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 TYA IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).
ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI.
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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.
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Cast
Colin Kortright
He/Him/His
Nemo
Colin Kortright
He/Him/His
Colin is excited to be a part of the ensemble cast of “Frozen” on the Rose Theater Mainstage! This is Colin’s 3rd mainstage show. He played Nemo in “Finding Nemo” last summer and was also in “A Christmas Story” where he played Schwartz and ensemble. Colin just finished 9th grade at Westview High School. Some of his other theater credits include James in “James and the Giant Peach”, Claudius in “Hamlet Hears a Who” , Chuck Biggs in “She Kills Monsters”, and Emmet in “legally Blonde” in his school productions. Colin has been active with The Rose Theater for the past 3 years, taking vocal lessons, Musical Theater and Broadway Techniques, BAD, and Intensive summer camps. He also finished his first year as a member of the Senior Brigade. Colin is thankful to his family, friends, and amazing teachers for encouraging him to pursue his love of performing arts!
Jon Hickerson
He/Him/His
Marlin
Jon Hickerson
He/Him/His
Jon Hickerson is excited to return to the Rose Theatre with this fun show, having appeared last summer as Grandpa Joe in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”! Other Omaha credits include Legionnaire in ”What the Constitution Means to Me” and “Holiday Hootenanny” (Bluebarn), Opera Omaha Chorus for “Sweeney Todd”, “La Traviata”, “The Rake’s Progress”, and “El último sueño de Frida y Diego” (Orpheum), Narrator in “The Rocky Horror Show” (Rave On), Don in “Kinky Boots”, Ghost of Christmas Present in “Christmas Carol”, and “Respect” (Omaha Community Playhouse), Maxie in “Murder at Calumet Social Club” (Theatre-To-Go at Joslyn Castle), Grandpa George/Mr. Salt in “Willy Wonka” (Rave On), Harry in “Mamma Mia”, Man 2 in “World Goes Round”, and “Ring of Fire ” (PART). Jon earned a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Chicagoland credits include “Promises, Promises” and “Sweeney Todd” (Porchlight), “The Fantasticks” (Metropolis), “Mikado” (Noble Fool), “Once Upon A Mattress” (Emerald City), “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” (Kokandy), and a season with Wagon Wheel Theatre in Indiana. Jon can also be seen in several regional commercials and is the proudest Papa to his fierce and fabulous 8-year old daughter.
Stephanie Jacobson
She/Her/Hers
Dory
Stephanie Jacobson
She/Her/Hers
Stephanie (she/her) has worked at The Rose for almost 19 years, and has also served as a Teaching Artist, Actor, Playwright, Director and now Director of Early Childhood. Stephanie has her MFA in Acting from the University of Iowa and participated as a playwright at The Eugene O'Neill Puppetry Festival. She is a trained puppeteer and movement actor specializing in shadow puppetry and Bunraku. Before moving to Omaha, she lived in NYC where she worked with Liz Swados on Jabu at The Flea Theatre, Lee Bruer’s production of Mabou Mines Dollhouse National and International Tour, Taylor Mac and The Jim Henson Company. She has partnered with many schools and institutions in the Omaha area advising and creating creative drama tools to aid in communication and experiences for students with exceptionalities specifically developing kinesthetic lessons and productions for students ages 14 months to 7 years.
Ren Walther
He/She/They
Crush / Anchor
Ren Walther
He/She/They
I am excited to be in another Rose production! Since graduating college I’ve been filling my time with all sorts of theater experiences- and acting will always been my favorite. This will be my fourth show with the Rose, including Crush in Finding Nemo, and an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka!
Anthony Dupree Holmes
He/Him/His
Professor Ray / Chum / Sea Chorus / US Gill
Anthony Dupree Holmes
He/Him/His
Anthony Holmes is an actor born and raised in Omaha, Ne. He attended Benson high school where he performed his first acting role in Frankenstein playing the role of Fredrick. Since then he has performed in many stage and film role including the Omaha Community Playhouse production of "Color Purple: The Musical" and Denise Chapman's story of the north freeway "More Than Neighbors." Previous Rose Credits:
- Cogsworth - Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Breanna Mack
She/Her/Hers
Peach / Pearl's Parent
Breanna Mack
She/Her/Hers
Breanna Mack is excited to return to the Rose Theater Stage to tell the beautiful story of Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress as “Moira”. She works at The Rose Theater as a Teaching Artist for Pre-K Students and Musical Theater Classes. She also is the Director for Bloom Brigade. She has recently been seen on the Rose Theater Stage as “Peach/Pearl’s Parent” in Finding Nemo, "The Other Father” in Coraline and “Defining Squirrel” in The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! She has loved theater from a young age, and loves getting to share the magic of theater with young people. In her free time she likes to make coffee, read, and hang out with her friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Erin O’Hara
She/Her/Hers
Gurgle / Tad's Parent / US Professor Ray/Anchor/Chum
Erin O’Hara
She/Her/Hers
Erin O’Hara is a teaching artist based in Omaha, Nebraska and is elated about sharing the “Big Blue World” with the big O in Finding Nemo! Her passions have led her all across the country from Brant Lake, New York as a residential camp area head and waterski instructor to Orlando, Florida as a Children’s Activities Counselor for the Walt Disney Company. After receiving her B.A. in Drama and Theatre for Youth & Communities in 2023, she began her time at The Rose Theater as a Teaching Artist Fellow and returned in 2024 for the Advanced Teaching Artist Fellowship. Erin is dedicated to providing young people with safe spaces to express themselves creatively and believes all students deserve access to the fine arts. This July, she will be joining the Honolulu Theatre for Youth ohana as a full-time teaching artist. She is thrilled about the opportunity to enrich the lives of students all across the islands through the use of puppetry and imaginative play. AND just might be hoping to catch a wave or two! Recent acting credits include Old School Shakespeare Omaha’s As You Like It, The Rose Theater’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical and most recently, a metro tour of Romeo & Juliet with The Rose Theater. Mahalo Nui and enjoy the show! @erinohaira
Karl Houser
He/They
Bruce / Sea Chorus / US Marlin
Karl Houser
He/They
A long time admirer of fish and fish-like creatures, Karl Houser couldn't be more pleased to join Nemo and all who search for him on stage. An alumni of both the local Backline Comedy Theater and Chicago's IO theater, Karl is a teacher and coach of the improvisational arts. Karl's award winning and OEAA nominated improv team King Louie can be seen in their own regular show first Fridays at The Backline, as well as offering workshops and other local performances. Karl is also Co-founder of The Nebraska Improvised Shakespeare Enterprise, which can be seen every third Thursday. Every Wednesday Karl hosts his own Open Mic at The Tavern, and welcomes all friends to join him there for music, comedy, and improv. Karl seeks to be an instigator, rabble rouser, and leader in his community. Special thanks his family, Hope and Robert Busby. Previous Rose Credits:
- Mrs. Gloop, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Mr. Krabs, The SpongeBob Musical
- Mr. Ratburn, Arthur & Friends Make a Musical!
- Santa, Elf
Malik Deshon Fortner
He/Him/His
Gill / Sheldon's Parent
Malik Deshon Fortner
He/Him/His
Heyo, what an honor it is to be back on The Rose stage. Malik Deshon Fortner is originally from Michigan. He moved to Omaha in 2010 where he found his love for acting in a high school production of Gift of the Magi. Some of the recent shows you may have seen him in are Coraline, Suite Surrender, The Pigeon get a big time Holiday Extravaganza, Finding Nemo. Puppeteering has been very heavy on the heart lately, so Malik is very excited to have the chance to be a part of The Great Race and to see these characters come to life. There is something so special about being able to help bring a new show to life. So this is such an amazing opportunity. Always believe in the me, that believes in you!
Roz Parr
She/Her/Hers
Coral / Bloat / US Dory
Roz Parr
She/Her/Hers
Roz Parr is thrilled be back at The Rose. Some of her favorite credits include: Florina in Dragons Love Tacos (The Rose), Coral/Bloat in Finding Nemo (The Rose) Mom in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (The Rose); Actor 3 in Baskerville (Omaha Community Playhouse); Jen in The Cake (OCP); Annabella/Margaret/Pamela in The 39 Steps (Chanticleer); Greta in Murder on the Orient Express (OCP); and Pauline in One Man, Two Guvnors (OCP).
Rylan Pearson
He/Him/His
Nigel / Sea Chorus
Rylan Pearson
He/Him/His
Hi! My name is Rylan. I am a junior and I participate in Track, Cross Country, Swim, Drama, Journalism, Academic Decathlon, and Mock Trial. I also love spending time with my family and friends, life guarding, my dog lucky, geography, and economics!
Max Kolker
He/Him/His
Sheldon / Sea Chorus / US Bruce
Max Kolker
He/Him/His
Max Kolker is excited to return to The Rose Theater Mainstage for Frozen! He previously appeared at The Rose as Sheldon in Finding Nemo and made his community theatre debut as Bryce Anderson/Ensemble in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Max has also performed in the Creighton Prep/Marian High School productions of Cinderella and To See the Stars. Now a sophomore at Creighton Prep, he is active in choir and Boy Scouts of America and enjoys giving back through community service. Outside of school and rehearsals, Max loves cooking, video games, movies, and hanging out with his friends.
IsaBelle Mwania
She/Her/Hers
Pearl / Sea Chorus / US Peach/Bloat
IsaBelle Mwania
She/Her/Hers
I’m a receptionist during the day, theater nerd at night and party princess performer on the weekends. Shoutout to all my little siblings who are so excited for this show! Previous Credits:
- Ensemble - Fiddler on the Roof LCP
- Ensemble - Anastasia-LCP
- Ensemble/Charlotte Dennons - Elf the Musical NCP
Davyn Bogard
He/Him/His
Tad / Sea Chorus
Davyn Bogard
He/Him/His
Davyn Bogard is a talented 12-year-old middle school student who is currently excelling both academically and artistically. A proud honor roll student, Davyn is deeply involved in his school and community. He sings in both the school and church choirs, showcasing his passion for music and performance. Davyn recently landed his first professional theater role in Finding Nemo at the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center, marking a major milestone in his performing arts journey. Outside of school and the stage, Davyn enjoys expressing his creativity through drawing and playing competitive AAU basketball with The Village of Omaha Basketball Team. Whether he’s on the court, on stage, or in the classroom, Davyn brings focus, energy, and a love for learning and performing to everything he does.
Addie Olsen
She/Her/Hers
Squirt / Sea Chorus / US Sheldon
Addie Olsen
She/Her/Hers
Hi everyone, I’m Addie Olsen. I’m thrilled to be a part of the cast for Disney’s Frozen at the Rose and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such an exceptional theater family. Like many, I’ve enjoyed this story on screen and am now excited to bring it to life on stage. I’m wrapping up seventh grade at Westside Middle School, where it’s been a memorable year. I’ve met new classmates, teachers, and had many opportunities. Outside of theater, I enjoy reading, writing, and playing the saxophone, just as much as having conversations and fun with friends. A heartfelt thank you goes out to my wonderful friends and teachers who help me along my way. A special thank you and love to my mom, dad, and sister for their endless support and encouragement. I’ve had an amazing time performing over the past two years, and I can’t wait to “let the sun shine on, over Omaha!” I hope everyone has a fantastic time at the show!
Jack Reilly
He/Him/His
Baby Turtle / Sea Chorus / US Nemo
Jack Reilly
He/Him/His
Jack Reilly just completed 8th grade at LaVista Middle School. Last fall at The Rose Theater he played Greg Heffley in Dairy of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical and at Christmas he played Peter Cratchit at The Omaha Community Playhouse. Outside of musical theater, Jack loves playing his French Horn, and being in show choir and jazz band. He is so thankful to the cast and crew for making this such a wonderful experience. He hopes you go with the flow and enjoy the show!
Tati Moore-Williams
She/Her/Hers
Baby Turtle / Sea Chorus / US Tad
Tati Moore-Williams
She/Her/Hers
Hi, I’m Tatianna (Tati for short) and I’m playing the role of the meangirl in school, Tina. This role is pretty hard since its so different from me, but I feel like some people relate to her so I’ll make sure she’s the best.
Trixie Bittner
She/Her/Hers
Baby Turtle / Sea Chorus / US Pearl
Trixie Bittner
She/Her/Hers
Trixie is so excited to be in Frozen at The Rose. She will be an 8th grader at Westside Middle School in the fall. Trixie has been a member of the Rose Brigade for the past 5 years and a part-time member of the Rose Dance Project for the past 2 years. Some of her favorite roles include Melman in Madagascar, Atina (a Mersister) in The Little Mermaid, Mal in Descendants, and Miss Honey in Matilda. When Trixie’s not on stage, she loves track, playing volleyball, and goofing off with her friends. Trixie would like to thank her family for all of their love and support.
The Rose 100% exceeded my expectations. I was amazed! The set and lighting was amazing; the costumes and the talent were incredible.
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