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 17th, 2026 at 7pm
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Molly
Nigel
Molly McConnell is a student at Aspire Performing Arts Academy in Olympia, Washington. She enjoys performing in her school plays and her school choir, Bella Voce.
Cozette
Sprit
Cozette is eleven years old and is thrilled to be ‘Sprit’ in Finding Nemo! Cozette has been in several theatrical productions and always enjoys being on stage. She’s going to be a 6th Grader at Heritage Christian School this Fall. Cozette enjoys doing ballet, gymnastics, basketball and making people laugh. She would like to say thank you to everyone who worked on the production and hopes you enjoy the show!
Elliana
Tiller
Elliana, age 10, will be a 5th grader at HIJH this fall. She loves to dance and perform, and Finding Nemo is her 7th production. Some of her favorite roles include Young Fiona in Shrek Jr., Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, and Nessa and an Ozian and Munchkin Wicked/Wizard of Oz. When she’s not performing, she loves spending time with her family and friends and playing soccer. She’s excited to try volleyball for the first time this year!
Remley
Jib
Remley, who turned 12 on Thursday, is a rising seventh grader at HIJH. This is her second performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. Remley is a competitive swimmer and enjoys drawing and listening to music in her free time.
Bailey
Nemo
Bailey, age 11, is a rising 7th grader at Fishers Junior High. She is excited to return to the stage for her sixth production at JLMA. Bailey studies voice and was part of the ISSMA Gold-rated SCI choir. She also plays viola, piano, and ukulele. In addition to her love of all things performing arts, Bailey is an avid reader, enjoys talking to and playing with her friends and sister, and traveling with her family.
Knox
Marlin
Knox is 9 years old and just completed the 3rd grade. He loves doing shows with JLMA! His previous favorite roles include Jafar in "Aladdin Jr." and Owl in "Winnie the Pooh." He also enjoys taking voice lessons and theatre classes.
Maddie
Dory
Maddie Watson is excited to bring Dory to life this summer! She absolutely loves theater; this is her 16th show! Some of her favorite roles have been Annie in Annie, Willy Wonka in Wonka and Fiona in Shrek. She is a rising 6th grader at HIJH and when she’s not on stage she likes being with her friends, riding her bike, and hunting squishies.
Makenna
Pearl / Crab
Makenna, age 6, is a rising 1st grader at Cumberland Road Elementary. Makenna dances with a local studio and was a member of Student Council last year.
She is always keeping her family laughing with her humor and wit, and she is excited to be making her theater debut in Finding Nemo!
Sawyer
Sheldon
Sawyer is excited to be part of Finding Nemo Kids! He is almost 9 years old and an incoming 4th grader at CRE. This is his second musical at JLMA and he has loved being on the stage. His others interests are animals of all kinds, gaming and taking trips with his family.
Mavis
Tad
Mavis is going into 4th grade at Thorpe Creek Elementary. This is her first production with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and she’s so excited to try something new. She loves reading, writing stories and swimming.
Harper
Pearl's Parent / Peach
Harper, age 11 will be in 6th grade this fall at Heritage Christian. This is Harper’s second summer for theater camp. Harper enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, golf and spending time with her friends.
Elaina
Sheldon's Parent / Bloat
Elaina, age 9, is a 4th grader at Pendleton Intermediate! She loves performing with her schools choir and drama clubs and recently participated in her first production with the Pendleton Players as a Who-Child in “The Grinch”! Outside side of choir and theatre, Elaina loves playing Minecraft, Pokémon, swimming, and playing with her sisters! She is so excited to be in her first production here at JLMA and hopes there are many more to come!
Esther
Tad's Parent / Bubbles
Esther is excited for her first full performance! She brings her love of musical theater to everything she does, and can’t wait to take the stage!
Abby
Professor Ray / Scuba Mask Dancer
Abby is 8 years old and excited to be entering third grade this year. She has previously performed in Aladdin, Shrek, Aristocats and Annie. In her free time, Abby enjoys putting on plays with her friends and playing with her dog, Lizzy. She also participates in Girl Scouts, piano, gymnastics, kickball, and cheerleading.
Brooke
Bruce / Fish Chorus / Sea Chorus
Brooke is so excited to be a part of Finding Nemo this summer! She loves playing comedic roles, so she can’t wait to bring Bruce alive on the stage! Nemo was one of Brooke’s favorite movies as a toddler and preschooler, so this production is extra-special. This will be Brooke’s 10th show at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, and she is so thankful for the friendships has made with other actors throughout the different shows. She is also grateful for the opportunity to grow as an actor and musician with the different instructors at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy.
Chloeann
Chum / Jellyfish
Chloeann, age, 11 is a 6th grader at Pendleton Intermediate! She loved performing with her schools choir and drama clubs! She has been in productions of 101 Dalmatians (Puppy Pack), Mary Poppins (Jane), and Willy Wonka (Oompah Loompah). Outside of choir and theatre, Chloeann loves swimming, playing Minecraft, making makeup tutorials, and spending time with her sisters! She is so excited to be in her first production here at JLMA and hopes there are many more to come!
Kensley
Anchor / Jellyfish
Kensley is making her theatre debut as Anchor and Jellyfish. An 8-year-old rising third grader, she loves reading, singing, swimming, exploring different instruments, playing basketball, and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank her family for their love and support and the cast and crew for making this camp such a wonderful experience.
Kendall
Gill / Fish Chorus / Sea Chorus
Kendall Johnson is thrilled to be performing as Gill in Finding Nemo Kids. She previously appeared as the Lion in her school’s production of The Wizard of Oz and is excited to be back on stage. When she’s not acting, Kendall enjoys playing volleyball, cheering, serving in student leadership, and spending time with her family and friends. She is grateful to her directors, teachers, castmates, and family for their unwavering encouragement and hopes you enjoy the show!
Maggie
Gurgle / Jellyfish
Maggie, age nine, is a rising fourth grader at Thorpe Creek Elementary School. She loves to cook and bake and make drinks (she also loves eating them!). This is Maggie's fifth performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy.
Finley
Crush / Fish Friend / Sea Chorus
Finley Jordan kicked off her acting journey by diving into a local improv class, and the rest is history! She soon discovered musicals and has taken on unforgettable roles in shows like The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Frozen, and Charlie and the Chocolate factory amongst others. When she’s not dazzling on stage, Finley loves spending time with friends and family, getting lost in a good book, and soaking up all the fun of summer!
Cara
Squirt / Baby Jellyfish
Cara is a rising fourth grader at Thorpe Creek Elementary. This is Cara's fourth musical appearance at JLMA, having previously participated in Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin and Aristocats. Outside of theater, Cara is in her second season of the Deveau's Dragons Elite competitive cheer program. She loves to read, write and illustrate books, spend time with friends, and play with her dog “Rocky.”
Nola
Kai / Shark
We are excited to have Nola on our stage this evening! Nola is also a private lesson student at JLMA and takes voice lessons with Ms. Gail! Break A Leg!
Kara
Breeze / Fish Friend
Kara, aged 12, is a 7th grader at HIJH, where she is part of the choir and theater program. Outside of theater she also enjoys playing volleyball.
Alice
Young Sea Turtle 1 / Turtle Chorus
Alice, age 7, will be in 2nd grade at Lantern Road Elementary. This is her first musical performance and she is excited to perform with JLMA. Alice is involved in Girl Scouts and also enjoys crafts and reading.
Kate
Young Sea Turtle 2 / Turtle Chorus
Kate is 9 years old, and getting ready to start her 4th grade year. This is her first production at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, and she is so excited to be playing a turtle! She loves theater, gymnastics, choir and spending time with her family, friends, and pets!
Beau
Seahorse 1 / Fish Friend
Beau is a third grader. This is his first time being in a musical and he is enjoying his experience at camp.
Lia
Seahorse 2 / Fish Friend
Lia Johnson is delighted to make her stage debut in Finding Nemo Kids as Young Seahorse #2 and a member of the Fish Friends ensemble. When she’s not performing, Lia enjoys dancing at Academy of Dance Arts, playing soccer, cheering, volunteering in her community, and spending time playing with her friends and family. She is grateful to her directors, castmates, and family for their love and support and hopes you enjoy the show!
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
Sarah Gibson
Assistant Director
Elle Gregory
Student Counselor
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
