Finding Nemo Playbill

DARE TO DREAM THEATRE PRESENTS

Book, Music & Lyrics by KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ

Book Adapted by LINDSAY ANDERSON

Music and Orchestrations Adapted & 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• PIXAR FINDING NEMO JR

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Dare to Dream is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to giving youth and their families opportunities to learn, play, discover and grow through theatre. Programs are designed by formally trained and educated theater professionals to create nurturing opportunities for personal growth and stimulate creative thinking. Here, all children are equal and free to explore. There are no wrong answers, or unhealthy competition. Only the chance to explore imagination, exercise creativity, and discover a little more about oneself and the world around.

Dare to Dream offers a safe and caring environment for all children, whether healthy or at-risk, socially adept or challenged, to develop their imagination and creativity by learning fun theatre skills, making new friends and working together to perform for family and friends.

A child’s dreams are the foundation of her or his future life. We invite you to help the children of our community to dare to dream.

Please help more children realize the dreamers within themselves. Donate online at www.DareToDreamTheatre.org or mail your check to Dare to Dream Theatre, P.O. Box 482, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0482

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Welcome to the big blue world where everyone is invited to explore and discover in whatever ways best fit their needs and abilities. We especially welcome our audience members who - like Nemo and friends - recognize their differences and celebrate the joy of being who you are - differing abilities and all!

In this story about a parent’s enduring love for their child, I have been especially touched by the love these parents have for their children as I have been able to see it firsthand at every rehearsal.

One of the biggest joys of youth theater for me as the director, is nurturing and watching each young performer blossom as they collaborate and learn from each other. I am incredibly proud of how this cast of 60 young performers - many of whom have never been onstage before - and their families have worked so hard together to bring this story to life and share their unique gifts with you.

We especially welcome our young audience members (and their grown ups) for which this production is their first experience with live theatre. We are thrilled that you have chosen to make “Finding Nemo JR” your first and hope you join us for many more shows in the future, perhaps someday we’ll see some of you up on the stage as part of the cast or crew!

If you enjoy what you see today, we invite you to join us! Check out our website to find out how you can become involved, onstage, offstage, in a class or workshop, or as a sponsor or donor.

We hope you will share your experience with your friends and family after the production and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rachel Thuermer

Artistic Director & Founder Dare to Dream Theatre

www.daretodreamtheatre.org

Dare to Dream Theatre would like to give a special thanks to the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin for their support in helping us create a more accessible and inclusive theater experience. The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources they need to live fully. At Dare to Dream Theatre, we believe that theater is for everyone, and we look forward to continuing to build inclusive theater opportunities to patrons and participants through all our programming.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE SHOW!

CAST OVATIONS

BRAYLEN & ALIYAH

We are all so proud of your hard work!

- Kartes Crew -

CATE

We are so proud of you! Good luck in your first producton!

Love, Dad, Mom, Jack & Caroline

Our dearest girls

Anna, CC & Kate

We are sooo proud of you!

We love you so much!

Love, Mom and (that’s my) Dad

Verte sonreír ilumina mi mundo y lo llena de felicidad. ¡Te deseo éxito en tu segunda obra- siempre en mi corazón sin importar la distancia

TU AMI

SKYLAR

Break a leg

Miss Hollywood!

GRANDPA & GRANDMA

We are so proud of your theater debut and all of your hard work these past weeks preparing for the show!

Love, Charlie (and the rest of the family)

Natalie

& Logan

We are so proud of you two! Your efforts and dedication shine through in all you do.

— MOM & DAD —

ZOE

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STAR!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU.

MOM, DAD, & JONAH

BEATRIX

We are so proud of our little seagull! You are our shining star and we love you more than anything! LOVE, POPPA AND

Dear Noah:

Break a leg and leave it all on the stagewith you always, hugs and kisses!

Auntie Gloria and Uncle Jose

STARLYTTE

We are so proud of you! You chase any dream your heart wants, and you never give up! Your name fits your style - you are our Starshine! We can’t wait to see where your fire & spunk guides you next! We love you!

Love, Dad, Mom, BroBro, and Thor

Maris

We’re so proud of you and love seeing you on stages! You’re a star!

— Mom and Dad

CAST OVATIONS

DEAR VANESSA

We are so happy you’ve found your stage presence and we’re immensely proud of you!

Love, Mom Dad & Sabrina

Congratulations SYDNEY & KARINGTON on your first theater performance! We are so proud of you both.

- LOVE MOM & DAD -

We can’t wait to see your performance! So proud of you for trying something new! Love Grandma & Papa, & Grandma & Grandpa Harding

SHELBY & WYATT

Congratulations on your first big show! We are so proud of you for trying something new, and having fun in the process. We love you!

MOM & DAD

TO OUR ONE AND ONLY NOAH

Congratulations on yet another accomplishment! Enjoy yourself, do your magic and knock them dead. We are so proud of you!

MOM & DAD

TATE

We are very proud of you. Great job!

GRANDPA & GRANDMA

CAST OVATIONS

EMERSON

Keep being you and you will do amazing things!

We are so proud of you!

LOVE, MOM & DAD

Nos alegra mucho tener un nieto multifacético que busca la manera de destacarse sea como actor, deportista o alumno. ¡Esperamos nada menos que las estrellas para ti!

La Lela y Tata Coco

JAYLEIGH

You have worked so hard, and I am so proud of you!

Love, Mom

Good looking and talented, there is no way you can be more like us- Congrats Noah! Uncle Dennis, Nico, Mathias, Dallas HAVE A GREAT PERFORMANCE, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AVA!

MOM, DAD, ELLA, WILL

Skylar

Delilah, We are so proud of you. You have experienced great personal growth through the production. Keep on growing. Keep on being you❤. Love, Mom, Katie, and family

We are so beyond proud of you. You amaze us with each new adventure you take from the oceans of Motunui, to the jungles of India, to the coral reef. Go get ‘em Marlin!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kolton, Barrett and Lincoln

CAST

NEMO Anna McCormick

MARLIN Skylar Montambo

DORY ................................. Natalie Huerta

CORAL Jayleigh Hoskins

PROFESSOR RAY Jocelyn Fogarty

PEARL Kate McCormick

PEARL’S PARENT Sophia Saiman

SHELDON ................................ Fritz Wilson

SHELDON’S PARENT Austyn Bonnett

TAD Briella Evenson

TAD’S PARENT ......................... Vanessa McAlpine

BRUCE Jocelyn Fogarty

CHUM ............................... Tate Hollingsworth

ANCHOR Lucas Schermetzler

BUBBLES Luna Tasche

BLOAT ................................ Emma Romanoski

GURGLE Aliyah Kartes

PEACH Catherine Risseeuw

GILL .................................... Elizabeth Rank

NIGEL Logan Huerta

CRUSH .................................. Clifton Bartels

SQUIRT Katelyn Willoughby

KAI Isla Avery

BREEZE ................................. Aliya Malone

VACATIONER Zoe Murphy

ANGELFISH Clara Nevers, Shelby Argue

BARRACUDA .............................. Neva Friese

DAMSELFISH Payton LaPoint, Kylie Romanoski

GROUPER ............................ Tate Hollingsworth

CAST

ANEMONE Aliyah Kartes, Elizabeth Rank, Catherine Risseeuw, Emma Romanoski, Luna Tasche

REEF FAMILIES .................. Sydney Haefke, Daisy Nagle, Kiersten Murray, Katelyn Willoughby, Olivia Kozak, Hazel Tasche, Oliver Wilson, Caroline McCormick, Calloway Malone, Juliana Fogarty, Karington Haefke, Ava Gehri, Hollyann Becker, Sydona Evenson, Starlytte Prath, Emerson Huberty, Braylen Kartes, Aliya Malone

SHARKS Analiese Kregel, Maris Vollmer, Lily Thiel, Calyn Chancellor, Ava Hollingsworth, Noah Fuentes, Clifton Bartels, Isla Avery

SEAGULLS Wyatt Argue, Everett Carani, Delilah Forrest Eis, Emma Konrath, Lily Konrath, Olivia Kozak, Lillie Spaeth

MOONFISH Zoe Murphy, Sophia Saiman, Sydona Evenson, Hollyann Becker, Vanessa McAlpine, Austyn Bonnett, Emerson Huberty, Neva Friese, Payton LaPoint, Braylen Kartes, Sydney Haefke, Starlytte Prath

SEA TURTLES Calyn Chancellor, Jocelyn Fogarty, Jayleigh Hoskins, Fritz Wilson, Oliver Wilson, Briella Evenson, Kate McCormick, Maris Vollmer, Caroline McCormick, Calloway Malone, Juliana Fogarty, Lucas Schermetzler, Lily Thiel, Hollyann Becker, Skylar Montambo, Analiese Kregel, Noah Fuentes

JELLYFISH ........... Oliver Wilson, Zoe Murphy, Sophia Saiman, Sydona Evenson, Hollyann Becker, Vanessa McAlpine, Austyn Bonnett, Emerson Huberty, Neva Friese, Payton LaPoint, Braylen Kartes, Sydney Haefke, Starlytte Prath, Hazel Tasche, Kylie Romanoski, Clara Nevers, Daisy Nagle, Kiersten Murray, Karington Haefke, Ava Gehri

MEET THE CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

SHELBY ARGUE (Reef Kid, Turtle Kid)

Shelby is a 1st grader at Random Lake Elementary. She is very excited about her first theatre production. She loves to sing and perform for family and friends, and loves creating through writing, art, and play. When not performing on stage, she enjoys performing at home for her toys, her brother, her parents, or anyone. She also loves playing piano.

WYATT ARGUE (Seagull)

Wyatt attends 4k at Random Lake Elementary School. He is thrilled to perform in his first theatre production as a seagull. When he is not performing, he loves practicing jui-jitsu, and various sports. He loves living in the country and is excited to soon be getting chickens!

ISLA AVERY (Shark, Lobster, Kai the Sea Turtle)

Isla is in 6th grader at Kohler school. This is her first show and she is so excited. Isla loves dancing, figure skating, soccer and anything that gets her the chance to be on stage. She also loves hanging out with her friends and family.

CLIFTON BARTLES (Shark, Crush the Sea Turtle)

Clifton is currently a 5th grader at Etude Elementary where he has enjoyed honing his presenting & and dramatic skills and is thrilled to be translating these skills to the stage. In addition to performing Clif also enjoys participating in swim team, biking, competing in triathlon and spending time with his cats.

HOLLYANN BECKER (Moonfish, Reef Parent, Lobster)

Hollyann is a 6th grader at Kohler Middle School. She is new to the stage and very excited to learn and grow using her imagination. When not on stage she can usually be found with her nose in a good book or writing pages of a novel or poem.

AUSTYN BONNETT (Seahorse, Moonfish, Reef Parent)

Austyn is thrilled to be in her 4th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She just finished performing in Lutheran High’s The Liitle Mermaid. Theater has become her passion. Austyn is a 6th grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran where she plays volleyball and clarinet and competes in cross country.

EVERETT CARANI (Seagull)

Everett is in Kindergarten at Kohler Elementary. This is his third show with Dare to Dream Theatre. He enjoys reading Harry Potter, playing with his baby brother, and building elaborate duplo scenes!

CALI CHANCELLOR (Shark, Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle)

Cali is a 5th grader. who loves dancing ballet, swimming, musicals, art, sewing, all animals, plants, and her aquarium. This is her 5th production with Dare to Dream Theatre, and 6th production overall. She especially likes the good friends she has made through theatre and is excited to perform again!

DELILAH FORREST EIS (Seagull)

Delilah is a Kindergartener at Magee Elementary School in Two Rivers. After attending several youth performances, she is excited to be in her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. Her interests include singing, creative play, and exploring outdoors.

BRIELLA EVANSON (Tad the Reef Kid, Sea Turtle)

Briella is a kindergartener. She LOVES dogs especially her dogs Lily and Buddy. She also loves acting, art, singing, dancing and swimming.

SYDONA EVENSON (Electric Eel, Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Sydi is a 7th grader who loves to sing, dance, act, play ukulele and guitar. She also enjoys creating digital art and YouTube content, watching cheesy rom-com anime, gaming and hanging with her dogs Lily and Buddy. If she’s not doing any of those she is most likely sleeping or at school.

JOCELYN FOGARTY (Professor Ray, Bruce, Sea Turtle)

Jocie is a 6th grader at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Middle School. This is her fourth show with Dare to Dream Theatre and she loves being Professor Ray in this production. When not performing, Jocie enjoys running (specifically the mile), playing soccer with friends, and reading & painting in her down time.

JULIANA FOGARTY (Reef Kid, Turtle Kid)

Juliana is a preschooler at Big Steps Little Feet. She is thrilled to be a part of her second show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She enjoys singing, playing make believe with her sister Jocelyn and brother Jonas, creating beautiful art and swimming!

NEVA FRIESE (Barracuda, Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Neva is a 4th grader at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School. This is her first play, which has helped her become more comfortable on stage. She enjoys making art, singing and camping.

NOAH FUENTES (Shark, Sea Turtle)

Noah is a funny, clever, empathetic 10-year-old who enjoys challenges, playing ice hockey, rock climbing, learning about art, history, current events, sports, reading and lurking behind doors trying to scare his parents. Noah loves spending time with his family and dog, Mary, and is excited to be in his 2nd show with Dare to Dream Theatre.

AVA GEHRI (Seahorse, Reef Parent, Jellyfish)

Ava Gehri is a 6th grader at Kohler Middle School. This is her first production and she is excited to enter the world of theater. When not performing she enjoys basketball, cross country, hanging out with her friends, and snuggling with her dog Charlie.

KARINGTON HAEFKE (Reef Parent, Jellyfish)

Karington is a 5th grader at Oostburg Elementary School. This is her first performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing she enjoys playing with her chickens, swimming, making art, reading, cooking and crocheting.

SYDNEY HAEFKE (Reef Kid, Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Sydney is a 3rd grader at Oostburg Elementary School. This is her first performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing she enjoys playing with her chickens, swimming and soccer.

AVA HOLLINGSWORTH (Shark, Sea Turtle)

Ava is in the 4th grade at Lincoln Erdman Elementary School. She is very excited to be in her fourth performance with Dare to Dream Theatre! When not on stage she enjoys playing soccer and swimming.

TATE HOLLINGSWORTH (Chum the Shark, Grouper)

A 5th grader at Wilson Elementary school, Tate enjoys singing and loves making new friends. He is a hard worker and loved his first performance in Winnie the Pooh KIDS. When not performing he enjoys playing with his pet bunny Marsha. He loves the challenge of being president of his fifth grade class and vice president of his 4-H club.

JAYLEIGH HOSKINS (Coral, Sea Turtle)

Jayleigh is a fifth grader at Oostburg Elementary School. She is very excited to be in her third show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys participating in Destination Imagination, sketching, singing, and spending time with her family and friends.

EMERSON HUBERTY (Octopus, Teacher’s Assistant)

Emerson is currently in 4th grade at Wilson Elementary in Sheboygan. Last summer, Emerson got her first taste of theater when she attended the Moana Jr. Mini Camp. She instantly fell in love and is very excited to be participant in Finding Nemo. When she’s not singing or dancing, she enjoys drawing, cheer, gymnastics, and playing with her dog, Charlie.

LOGAN HUERTA (Nigel)

Logan is a 7th grader at Urban Middle School. He is very excited to be on stage again! He enjoys playing outside, has recently started trap shooting, and loves being in the water. He plays the bari sax in band at school and learns via YouTube how to play the electric keyboard. During his down time you can find him 3D designing and printing.

NATALIE HUERTA (Dory)

Natalie is a Freshman at North High School. She is thrilled to be playing Dory. She has been in multiple productions, as well as Northern Lights show choir. She plays bass in Raider Orchestra and loves art classes. She also enjoys cheering on the North High Varsity Cheer & Stunt team. In her downtime, she creates jewelry and crochets.

ALIYAH KARTES (Gurgle, Anemone)

Aliyah is 10 years old and a 4th grader at Northview Elementary. This is Aliyah’s third play with Dare to Dream Theatre. When she isn’t acting or taking voice lessons she enjoys figure skating, reading, crafting, and swimming.

BRAYLEN KARTES (Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Braylen is 7 years old and a 2nd grader at Northview Elementary School. This is her first play with Dare to Dream Theatre. When Braylen isn’t doing theatre she enjoys swimming, figure skating and playing soccer.

EMMA KONRATH (Seagull)

This is Emma’s first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She loves spending time with her twin sister, and is excited to share the stage with her. She would like to thank you for attending this production and hopes you enjoy the show.

LILY KONRATH (Seagull)

This is Lily’s first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She loves spending time with her twin sister, and is excited to share the stage with her. She would like to thank you for attending this production and hopes you enjoy the show.

OLIVIA KOZAK (Reef Kid, Seagull)

Olivia is excited to be in her second Dare to Dream Theatre production. She loves school and is a student at Fairview Elementary in Plymouth. Outside of school she enjoys playing soccer, dancing, singing and swimming.

ANNALISE KREGEL (Shark, Sea Turtle)

Anna is a 7th grader at Howards Grove Middle School. This is her first performance with Dare to Dream Theater. She performed last year with TYA’s Disneys Descendants. It was then that she discovered her love of theater.

PAYTON L APOINT (Damselfish, Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Payton is a 3rd grader at Sheboygan Falls Elementary. This is her third performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. She loves to sing and dance so theater is the perfect place for her! When not performing, Payton enjoys reading, playing with friends and spending time at Camp Y Koda.

ALIYA MALONE (Teacher’s Assistant, Breeze the Sea Turtle)

Aliya Malone is in the 3rd grade. She is super excited to be in her 5th production with Dare to Dream Theater. This is what she loves to do. If she’s not performing on stage she’s performing at home. It is her dream to be on Broadway.

CALLOWAY MALONE (Reef Kid, Turtle Kid)

Calloway is 3yrs old and this is his first performance with Dare to Dream Theater but he is definitely familiar with how acting works because he’s been behind the scenes with his big sister since he was born.

VANESSA MC ALPINE (Reef Parent, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish)

Vanessa is a 6th grader at Oostburg Middle School. This is her second performance with Dare to Dream Theatre, and is happiest on stage. When not performing, she enjoys playing with her dogs Dozer & Libby. She plays the oboe and spends her free time drawing and designing clothes. She also likes roller blading and traveling.

ANNA MC CORMICK (Nemo)

Anna is super excited to be in this amazing musical! She is a 3rd grader at Lake Country Academy. This is her third show with Dare To Dream Theatre! When not on stage she enjoys playing with her kitten Hazel, singing, dancing and reading. She hopes you enjoy the show!

CAROLINE MC CORMICK (Reef Kid, Turtle Kid)

Caroline is a 1st grader at Lake Country Academy and this is her second performance. When she’s not on stage she enjoys music, making art, singing, dancing, playing the piano and playing with her sisters and her kitten.

KATE MC CORMICK (Pearl the Reef Kid, Sea Turtle Kid)

Kate is a 4 year old attending 3K at John Michael Kohler Arts Center. She’s very excited to be in her second performance. She enjoys all forms of music from Beethoven to Panic! At the Disco to Bluey ‘Dance Mode’. She loves coloring, princesses, caring for her stuffies including favorite Bun-Bun and special grandparent time.

SKYLAR MONTAMBO (Marlin)

Skylar Montambo is a 7th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She is excited to be in her fourth show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not on stage she likes to sing, dance, and hang out with her friends.

ZOE MURPHY (Vacationer, Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Zoe is a 7th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She is excited to be in her third show with Dare to Dream Theatre. While not performing she enjoys drawing, singing, and archery.

ISABELLA MURRAY (Seagull)

Bella is a Kindergarten student at Trinity Lutheran School and this is her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. Her favorite hobbies include dancing, singing, helping in the garden and being with friends. She has really enjoyed being part of the Finding Nemo Jr. cast this season and is most looking forward to being her silly self as a seagull on stage!

KIERSTEN MURRAY (Reef Kid, Jellyfish)

Kiersten is in second grade at Trinity Lutheran School. She is a member of the Lakeshore Youth Chorale and loves to sing, dance and craft. This is Kiersten’s first performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. Her favorite part of being a cast member has been learning how to sing and dance at the same time and meeting new friends!

DAISEY NAGEL (Reef Kid, Jellyfish)

Daisy is a 2nd grader at Etude Elementary School. This is her first on-stage performance, although the world is her stage and she loves singing, dancing, and participating in drama class! When not acting, She enjoys board games, doing gymnastics, playing with her friends, and spending time with her family. She is excited to be in this show.

CLARA NEVERS (Electric Eel, Angelfish, Jellyfish)

Clara is in third grade at Northview Elementary School in Howards Grove. When not practicing her songs for the show, Clara can be found reading one of her favorite books, creating an artistic masterpiece, or playing with her bunny. This is Clara’s fifth performance and she looks forward to being a part of many more shows in the future.

STARLYTTE PRATH (Moonfish, Jellyfish)

Starlytte is a 1st grader at James Madison Elementary school. She is very excited to be in her very first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. Star loves to sing, dance, and be creative through art when she is not performing.

ELIZABETH RANK (Gill, Anemone)

Elizabeth is a 3rd grader at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary. This is her first performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. Earlier this year, she performed with Sheboygan Theater Company’s, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” where she discovered a love for the stage. Elizabeth also loves reading, playing outside, and making new friends.

CATHERINE RISSEEUW (Peach, Anemone)

Catherine is a 4th Grader at Kohler Public Schools. She is very excited to be in her first show with Dare to Dream Theater. When not performing, she enjoys playing with her friends, reading, and figure skating.

EMMA ROMANOSKI (Bloat, Anemone)

Emma is a 6th grader at Kohler Middle School. She is very excited to be part of her 1st Dare to Dream Theatre show! When not performing, she enjoys soccer, art and ice skating.

KYLIE ROMANOSKI (Reef Kid, Jellyfish)

Kylie is in 2nd grade at Kohler Elementary School. She is very nervcited (nervous and excited) to be in her first Dare to Dream Theatre show! Outside of the show, Kylie loves playing soccer, swimming, skating and running around the neighborhood with friends.

BEATRIX RUDNICK (Seagull)

Beatrix is in 4k at Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah Elementary. She is thrilled to appear in her very first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. In her free time she enjoys singing, dance, gymnastics and directing her dolls in plays.

SOPHIA SAIMAN (Moonfish, Octopus, Reef Parent)

Sophia is a sixth grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. This is her first Dare to Dream Theatre performance and she is so excited to be a part of this special show. In addition to performing, Sophia loves playing games and drawing.

LUCAS SCHERMETZLER (Anchor the Shark, Sea Turtle)

Lucas is a 5th grader at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary. This is Lucas’s second theater performance. Outside of the theater, Lucas enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and playing video games. Lucas would like to thank his family and Dare to Dream Theatre for this opportunity.

LILLIE SPAETH (Seagull)

Lillie is a 4k student at Maywood. This is her first theatrical performance and she is very excited. When she is not performing she loves to play outside on her scooter.

HAZEL TASCHE (Reef Kid, Jellyfish)

Hazel is a crafty kindergartener at Cleveland Elementary School. She is excited to be in her first stage production with Dare to Dream Theatre. Off the stage, you will find Hazel making art, packing up kits (arts & crafts, spy gear, play-school, etc), riding her bike, and playing with her sister and her puppy.

LUNA TASCHE (Bubbles, Anemone)

Luna is a spunky 3rd grader at Cleveland Elementary School. This is her second production with Dare to Dream Theatre. Off the stage, Luna loves reading (especially Harry Potter), turning the outdoors into her imaginary playground, and directing her little sister.

LILY THIEL (Shark, Lobster)

Lily Thiel is a 7th grader at Kohler Middle School. This is her first Dare to Dream Theatre production. Lily loves participating in her church youth group, ice skating on a synchronized team, playing piano and clarinet, and hanging with her friends and little siblings.

MARIS VOLLMER (Shark, Sea Turtle)

Maris is a 7th grader at Sheboygan Falls middle school, and this is her 3rd show with Dare to Dream Theater. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and singing.

KATELYN WILLOUGHBY (Squirt the Sea Turtle, Reef Kid)

Katelyn is a 3rd grader at Oostburg Elementary School. She is very excited to be in her 2nd show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She also participates in basketball, soccer, softball and takes piano lessons. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, snuggling with her cat Skittles, participating in her church youth group and swimming.

FRITZ WILSON (Reef Kid, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle)

Fritz is in 1st grade. He is excited to take what he learned at Dare to Dream Theatre summer camp to the big stage for his second performance under the sea!

OLIVER WILSON (Reef Kid, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish)

Oliver is in 4K and this is his first Dare to Dream performance. He is excited to be a fish in the reef and to bring his big personality to the stage!

COSTUMES

VOLUNTEERS

Amanda Johnson, Rachel Thuermer, Elizabeth Malone

Jessica Montambo, Sarah Bartels, Amanda Huerta

SET BUILDING ........................

Lee Koeppen, Damian Nevers, Nicole Nevers, Cecil Argue, Ted Schermetzler, Mike Thiel, Todd Gehri, Nick Tasche, and all the parent volunteers who created the amazing coral

PROPS Dannielle Lienau, Sandra Lienau

CREATIVE SPACE

LIGHT & SOUND BOARD OPERATORS

Kim LaPoint, Nicole Nevers

BOX OFFICE

PARENTAL SUPERVISION & STAGE MANAGERS

Erich Schmidt, Marcus Larsen, Rebecca Shvartsman

Teresa McAlpine, Jana Fogarty

Teresa McAlpine, Ari Prath, and all the parent volunteers who helped throughout the rehearsal process

THANK YOU FAMILIES!

Thank you to all the family members who helped in so many ways. Without the dedication and involvement of every cast family, what you see here today would not be possible.

Our apologies and thanks to those who may have been omitted.

SPECIAL THANKS

Encore Theatrical Lighting

Carmen Dolson & Sheboygan Lutheran High School

Rockline Industries

Henry Osier

Ted Schermetzler

Blaine Huber - Set Design & Painting, Marketing & Photography

Allie Tasche - Autism Society of America

Breath of Life

Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, 3 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church

Sing We Now of Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, 3 pm St. Peter Claver Parish

Love Notes

VALENTINE GALA

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, 7 pm Plymouth Arts Center

How Can We Keep From Singing?

Sunday, April 16, 2023, 3 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Healing

Hearts

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7 pm

First Congregational Church

lakeshorechorale.org

PRODUCTION TEAM

RACHEL ELIZABETH THUERMER Director, Costume Designer

Rachel is pleased to spend her time working with children and theatre, helping them find the magic in themselves and discover their dreams. With a lifelong passion for theatre and the wonder of the arts, Rachel spends time onstage (when possible) offstage (as Artistic Director for Dare to Dream Theatre) in front of the camera (as an actor in regional film/television projects) and backstage (doing whatever needs to be done!) Rachel has a BA in Theatre from Wisconsin Lutheran College. For the past 20 years, Dare to Dream has been a labour of love for Rachel, and she treasures the many people who have joined her in this dream over the years. She is proud of the growth she sees every day from the talented kids she works with, and can’t wait to be a part of their journey as they continue to Dare to Dream!

REBECCA CHARBONNEAU Music Director

Rebecca began her post-high school education at Lakeland in the Fall of 1995, where she was involved in various performing groups, including the Sheboygan Symphony. She was a part of the Symphony Chorus, Symphony Singers, and a regular soloist as a mezzo-soprano. This love of music began her 22-year career at Sheboygan Falls School District. She has directed various musicals at the middle and high school, and prepared choirs for performances in the school and the community. She has also earned her Master’s Degrees in Education (Lakeland University), Leadership (UW Oshkosh), and Curriculum (UW Oshkosh). Rebecca returned to Lakeland as a music camp Director and Co-director from 2013-2018. She is currently instructional coaching at the Sheboygan Falls School District, with an emphasis in Universal Design for all learners, coaching teachers on Universal Design, overseeing Grant Classrooms, and presenting regularly on this topic. Rebecca continues to perform in the community and with her family.

LENA FARNUM Choreographer

Lena is a senior at Sheboygan Falls High School. This is her 4th Dare to Dream production, but first time as part of the directing team. For the past 4 years Lena has been a member of the SFHS Varsity Dance Team and is exited to continue dancing with the St. Norbert College Dance Team this fall.

REBECCA SHVARTSMAN Choreographer & Sound Board Operator

This is Rebecca’s sixth show working with Dare to Dream, not including the amazing summer camps she loves helping with. She adores working with the kids and seeing the smiles on their faces when they find joy in learning new things. From performing, to assistant directing, to choreographing, it’s been one of her favorite experiences of her life. She cherishes working with such amazing people alongside her in each show and hopes to see more fun opportunities with such great people in the future.

AMANDA JOHNSON Costume Designer

Amanda Johnson DeWall is a graduate of both Mom-lead sewing Valparaiso University, with “a bazillion” shows under her belt. She’s worked with Dare to Dream on many shows including Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, to name a few. She spends her spare time adding glitter and spikes to anything anyone leaves within arms’ reach.

JIM PADOVANO Lighting Designer

Jim is exited to return to Dare To Dream Theatre and this production of Finding Nemo JR. He has previously designed the lighting for our productions of Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Moana JR, Jungle Book KIDS, and others. He is also currently designing the lighting for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Falls Patio Players, has recently completed high school productions of the musicals Rock of Ages and Big Fish. He sits on the board of directors of Milwaukee Opera Theatre. Jim is a proud member of The National Stage Managers Association. He hopes you enjoy the performance.

ERICH SCHMIDT Sound Engineer / Tech Coordinator

Erich Schmidt has been running sound for almost 8 years after taking a position as teacher at Sheboygan Lutheran High School. In that time, he has run sound for various high school productions. Erich has worked with Dare to Dream Theatre running sound for Moana JR, Freaky Friday, And Jungle Book KIDS. He enjoys every chance he can running the technical side of productions. This allows him to work with the actors and actresses in a way that their hard work is heard and seen by everyone.

KIM L a POINT Volunteer Coordinator

Kim is the Finance and Operations Director for the Sheboygan County Food Bank. She loves the theater and performed while in high school. She is excited to help with her fourth show with Dare to Dream Theatre and is thankful to experience theater with her daughter who is a cast member. In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her family.

LEE KOEPPEN Master Builder

Lee is handy with tools and happy when the set is safe and ready to go. He’s built and helped build sets, set pieces and occasional props for shows from Winnie-the-Pooh to The Tempest. Beyond work and the theatre, he enjoys spending time with his kids and making all kinds of things.

Good Luck With The Show!