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. We need an energetic performer who can capture Nemo’s innocence and sense of wonder but also can handle performing many lines, songs and scenes. 

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue World (Part 2)

Beginning of song to measure 26. (0:00 – 0:46)

Sing all of Nemo, Pearl, Sheldon, Reef Kid, sea chorus parts. 

Sides: Nemo's parts

An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel 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.

We need a mature actor to play this helicopter parent who eventually learns to lighten up and embrace the clown in “clownfish.”

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue World (Part 2) – 1:18 – 1:47 m.45-61

Sides: Marlin’s parts

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. Consider auditioning several Marlins and Dorys together, as the two should be able to playfully banter with great comic timing.

Vocal Audition:

Just Keep Swimming (Part 1)

beginning of song to measure 23 (0:00-0:43)

sing all Dory's Parts

Sides: Dory's Parts

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. Cast a performer with excellent diction to handle the large scientific words in this professor’s advanced vocabulary.

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue World (Part 2)

Beginning of song to measure 26. (0:00 – 0:46)

Sing all of Nemo, Pearl, Sheldon, Reef Kid, sea chorus parts. 

Sides:

Professor Ray: ”Good morning, explorers! Looks like we’ve got a new student.”

[Bonus if sung!] Professor Ray:  “Let’s name the species, the species, the species. Let’s name the species that live in the sea. There’s porifera, coelenterate, hydrozoa, scyphozoa, anthozoa, and some fish like you and me.”

Professor Ray: “Here we are at the Drop off, where our reef ends and vast, open ocean stretches for miles”

Tad: ” Whoa, it’s nothing but blue as fas as the eye can see!”

Professor Ray: Stay close, but remember: we keep our supraesophageal ganglion to ourselves.”

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. Part of the Sharks.

Vocal Audition:

Fish are Friends not Food: (0:00 – 0:59, m1 – m29), Chum, Anchor, All sharks and Bruce’s lines

Sides:

Bruce, Chum and Anchor’s lines:

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.

Vocals: Go With the Flow (0:37 – 1:30, m23 – 54), Crush, Breeze and Kai’s lines

Sides: Crush’s lines (lead into song)

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. 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.

Vocals: We Swim Together (0:00-0:41 m.1-m37) Gill, Gurgle, Peach and Bloat’s parts)

Sides: Gill’s lines

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue World (Part 2) – 1:18 – 1:47 m.45-61

Sides: Marlin or Coral’s parts

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue World (Part 2)

Beginning of song to measure 26. (0:00 – 0:46)

Sing all of Nemo, Pearl, Sheldon, Reef Kid, sea chorus parts. 

Sides:

Do all the sharks’ lines (Bruce, Chum and Anchor)

The ensemble creates the magical environment of the show and becomes the characters and the set 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. Featured Ensemble Roles with solo lines include: Angelfish, Damselfish, Barracuda, Moonfish 1-6, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Grouper, Lobsters (1 & 2), Octopuses (1 & 2), Electric Eels (1 & 2), & Seahorses (1 & 2).

Vocal Audition:

Big Blue Word (Part 2) 2:10 to the end. m.74-end

sing the parts labeled ‘All' and 'Sea Chorus Group 1’, main melody (top) notes

Sides:

“So then, the sea cucumber looks at the mollusk and says, 'with fronds like these, who needs anemones?'”