The modern Disney classic Finding Nemo is coming to the Walton Performing Arts Center this May!
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 Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Finding Nemo Jr. is based on the award-winning theatrical production previously only performed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, featuring dozens of larger than life puppets. With a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this is the perfect show for friends and family of all ages to experience the wonder of theatre magic together.
The show is a production of the CSA Theatre compANY, which features many Marion Community Schools students (as well as others from around the county). The MCS students in the cast/crew are:
- MHS / CSA Arts Academy seniors Morgan Butler, Elise Henry, Stella Inskeep, Jordan Rinker, and Caroline Russell
- MHS / CSA Arts Academy juniors Grace Chandler, Isaiah Stevens, and Xavier Wood
- MHS / CSA Arts Academy sophomores Elijah Inskeep, Ava Perkins, and Lillian Weaver
- MJH / CSA Arts Academy eighth-graders Anmarie Cox and Dani Terry
- MJH / CSA Arts Academy seventh-grader Pidge Gipson
- JIS sixth-graders Tallulah Gibson and Cecilia Hancock
CSA Theatre compANY is a pre-professional training program open to kids around the region, ages 8 to 18. Training ranges from acting to singing to dancing to theater tech, props, costuming, and other stagecraft.
The public will have three opportunities to see this spectacular family musical: 7 p.m. May 3 and 4, and at 2 p.m. May 5.
(The Theatre compANY will also be staging the show during the school day for hundreds of elementary school students from around the county, part of the annual Student Performance Series.)
Buy tickets at the door: Tickets are also available at the door beginning 1 hour before showtime. Auditorium doors open for seating 30 minutes before showtime. Ticket prices increase $2 at the door.
For more information about tickets, the CSA Theatre compANY, or any of CSA's wide variety of classes for kids and adults, contact CSA at 765-662-6263 or [email protected].