PROGRAM
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
Finding Nemo KIDS
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by
Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton
Friday, July 10th, 2026 at 7pm
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Keri
Nigel
Keri loves all things performing! She plays violin in her school orchestra, dances competitively, and jumps at any opportunity to be in the theater. This is her sixth consecutive summer of theater camp, and she hopes to become a theater camp counselor or student/assistant director in the future.
Ada
Sprit
Ada, age 10, will be a 5th grader at Forest Dale Elementary. Nemo Kids is her second performance and she has recently found her love for the arts. Outside of theatre Ada has played soccer for Indy Premiere for several years.
Fallon
Tiller
Fallon is incredibly excited to fly onto the stage in another wonderful production. She loves everything about theater and singing, and has had blast rehearsing with this amazing cast. When she isn’t practicing her pelican swoop, Fallon can be found singing her favorite songs and hanging out with her best friends.
Sutton
Jib
Sutton, who plays the part of Lafayette and Mad Cat, is 10 1/2 years old and will be a 5th grader at FCI. This production marks his 11th show in all and his 5th at Ji-Eun Lee. Playing roles such as Kristoff, Christopher Robin, Oliver Warbucks, Iago, and many others he thoroughly enjoys being on stage and loves singing and dancing. In his free time he enjoys playing lacrosse and video games. He has two older brothers who are his biggest fans along with his parents Tom and Leah.
Maddyn
Nemo
Maddyn is 10 years old and will be starting 5th grade. Besides her passion for theater, Maddyn loves to dance. She has been part of a dance company for 4 years and spends most of her free time at the studio. This will be Maddyn's 9th show with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and she is beyond excited to be back!
Fiona
Marlin
Fiona is in sixth grade and is 11. Fiona enjoys playing cello at her school. Fiona has been dancing for almost 10 years, and she has been doing theater for 5 years. Her favorite musicals she has been in include Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, and Aladdin.
Charlotte
Dory
Charlotte Savitskas, age 10 and is a fifth-grade student at Riverside Intermediate School. She is already lighting up the stage in her 16th theatrical production! Whether she's performing with her school choir or the State Honor Choir, bringing characters to life on stage, or spiking a volleyball, Charlotte approaches everything she does with energy, dedication, and joy. Her biggest and loudest fans are her two-year-old siblings, Finley and Reece.
Emma
Pearl
Emma, age 7, is going into first grade. Her favorite ice cream flavor is cookie dough. Her favorite color is blue. She loves puppies and Stitch.
Ruby
Sheldon / Anchor
Meet an inspiring 8-year-old performer taking on the exciting roles of Sheldon and Anchor in Finding Nemo! With a genuine passion for performance and natural stage presence, she's also a talented speaker, having earned superior awards at the Speech Meet for two consecutive years. Now in 3rd grade at Coram Deo Academy, her love for recitations and theatre continues to flourish. Finding Nemo marks her second summer theatre performance, following her debut last year in Winnie the Pooh. With growing confidence and experience, she's ready to embrace new challenges and continue making her mark on stage.
Clara D.
Tad / Squirt / Fish Chorus
Clara, age 9, is making her theatrical debut in Finding Nemo Kids! She attends a classical Christian school, where an emphasis on public speaking and memorization makes theater a natural next step for her. Clara has watched her older sister perform in shows for years with awe, and she is thrilled to finally take the stage herself. She has especially enjoyed doing camp with sweet friends. Outside of theater, Clara loves playing outside, listening to books, and building forts, always in search of the perfect cozy hideaway.
Allie
Pearl's Parent / Gill
Allie is a kind-hearted 10-year-old who is beyond excited to dive under the sea in Finding Nemo! When she’s not on stage, you’ll probably find her singing around the house, dancing to just about anything, making people laugh, or dreaming about her next role. Her favorite place to be is on stage, where she’s made wonderful friends while performing in Frozen, 101 Dalmatians, The Aristocats, Winnie the Pooh, The Jungle Book, Shrek the Musical, and more. At home, she loves spending time with her family, her big sister Anna, and her two playful puppies, Winnie and Wesley. She hopes you have a fintastic time enjoying the show!
Madelyn
Sheldon's Parent / Seahorse
Madelyn is 11 years old and is going into 6th grade. Her favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip and her favorite color is pink. She likes to hang out with her friends and do ballet.
Tenley
Tad's Parent / Sea Turtle 2
Tenley will be a third grader at Lantern Road Elementary this fall and is thrilled to be performing in her third musical! She previously appeared in Annie and The Aristocats. Outside of theater, you'll usually find her swimming, playing soccer, rollerskating, hanging out with her friends, or creating all kinds of fun squishies.
Delaney
Professor Ray / Crush
Delaney is heading into 8th grade at Riverside Junior High, where she is looking forward to her 2nd year in show choir. Delaney loves being on stage and embracing all her different roles. Finding Nemo is her 17th theater performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy!! She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful theater company!
Ana
Bruce / Fish Chorus
Ana, age 13, is an 8th grader at RJH. She has done theatre for about 3 years. Ana absolutely loves performing and has just recently done her favorite role so far Baby Elephant Bird in “Suessical The Musical” Outside of theatre Ana enjoys reading, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
Lucy
Chum / Kai / Breeze
Lucy is thrilled to be performing in her very first musical! She loves singing, dancing, writing her own songs, and has never met a stage (or one she couldn't create herself) that she didn't love. Lucy dreams of becoming a famous singer before one day retiring to own a beauty salon. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Clara S.
Bubbles / Jellyfish
Meet an inspiring 8-year-old performer taking on the exciting role of Bubbles in Finding Nemo! With a genuine passion for performance and natural stage presence, she's also a talented speaker, having earned superior awards at the Speech Meet for two consecutive years. Now in 3rd grade at Coram Deo Academy, her love for recitations and theatre continues to flourish. Finding Nemo marks her theatrical debut—an exciting milestone as she brings her passion for performance to the stage. With enthusiasm and dedication, she's ready to embrace this new adventure and see where her talents will take her.
Claire A.
Bloat / Fish Friend 2
Claire is 8 years old. She is going into 3rd grade. Her favorite color is dark purple. Her favorite animals are puppies, bunnies, and kittens. Pokémon Horizons is her favorite show.
Holden
Gurgle / Fish Friend 1
Holden, age 10, loves the stage almost as much as he loves an audience. When he's not performing in theater productions, he can often be found breakdancing, entertaining family and friends, or turning everyday moments into a performance. Holden is excited to be part of Finding Nemo and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he enjoys being in it!
Maggie
Peach / Jellyfish
Maggie is 9 years old and an incoming 4th grader at HPE. This is her 8th musical, and she loves being on stage! When she's not performing, Maggie enjoys playing the piano, competing on her school's robotics team, and recently marched with the color guard in the Carmel 4th of July Parade. She loves spending time at the pool, riding her bike, roller skating, and hanging out with her dog, Izzie, and her brother. Maggie hopes you enjoy the show!
Ben
Mask / Sea Turtle 1
Ben is in 3rd grade at Lantern Road. He has been enjoying participating in theatre productions for several years now! He also enjoys drawing, Cub Scouts, and video games.
Song List
One Dedicated Father
Big Blue World
Abduction
Dory's Ditty
Fish Are Friends Not Food
We Swim Together
Just Keep Swimming (Part 1)
Just Keep Swimming (Part 2)
Go With The Flow
We Swim Together (Reprise)
Just Keep Swimming Together
Finale (Part 1)
Finale (Part 2)
Bows
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Amanda Archer
Artistic Director
Emma Shafer
Assistant Director
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Cassidy Lane
Stage Manager/Admin
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
