Finding Nemo Kids Program

Production of

2024-25 Season

Director’s Note Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a riveting odyssey about a young clownfish who, feeling confined, decides to rebel, and is kidnapped and stolen from the sea in the process. While Nemo fights to stay alive and get back home, Nemo’s father, Marlin, tirelessly fights through an ocean’s worth of trouble to track Nemo down. With a little help from some unexpected friends, Marlin spends days searching, battling, and facing his own fears. He finally and joyously reunites with Nemo, where there is celebration, the restoration of hope and peace, and a newfound love and appreciation for one another.

When I first read the script, Marlin’s fatherly love stuck out to me.

It reminded me of the scripture in the book of Luke when the father reunites with his prodigal son: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him” (Luke 15:20).

It makes no sense that the father would react this way: his son had squandered his wealth on meaningless things, and scorned his father by asking for his inheritance early. This, however, is the beautiful heart of God the Father. Paradoxical in its nature, yet completely and totally life-saving, He eagerly waits for those who are far from Him to come in repentance so that they may share in everlasting communion with Him. Have you run far, perhaps in rebellion? Have you felt lost at sea, like Nemo? Jesus is eagerly waiting to rejoice and receive you without judgment if you would turn your heart to Him. Let today be that day!

Thank you for joining us on our ocean journey—we hope you find as much joy as we have in Nemo’s adventure!

Nathan McCann (’22) Director

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December 13 & 14 | 6:00pm 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

Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton COSTUME DESIGN

SCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

KATHY RISK

JUSTIN McPHERSON (’07)

KEATON MILLER (’17)

LIGHTING DESIGN

STAGE MANAGER

GAVIN TAAN

SOPHIA MORAIS

PROPERTIES & SET DRESSING

TECHNICAL THEATRE IV HONORS CLASS SOUND BOARD OPERATOR

GINGER KAELIN STUDENT HOUSE MANAGER

VALERIE TSAI

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/HOUSE MANAGER

REBEKAH RISK (’18) BACKSTAGE MANAGER

GRAPHIC DESIGN

YSABELLA DE SOTO

JILL CARLSON

RUNNING CREW

YSABELLA DE SOTO, ARIYA PATEL, JADE QUIBELAN, CARLEE RAMOS BACKSTAGE CREW

JOHAN GONZALEZ, JUNIOR LOMELI, AANYA SETHI DIRECTED BY

NATHAN McCANN (’22) AND AVA DELKE (’24) The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Musical Numbers One Dedicated Father.......................... Nigel, Sprit, Tiller, Jib, Sea Chorus Big Blue World................................................. Nemo, Marlin, Pearl, Sheldon, Reef Kids, Sea Chorus, Professor Ray Abduction...........................................................................................Marlin, Nemo Dory’s Ditty.........................................................................................................Dory Fish Are Friends Not Food ..........................Bruce, Chum, Anchor, Sharks We Swim Together.................. Gill, Bloat, Peach, Gurgle, Bubbles, Nemo Just Keep Swimming (Part 1).....................................Dory, Marlin, Pelicans, Sea Chorus Just Keep Swimming (Part 2).................. Dory, Marlin, Jellyfish, Pelicans Go With the Flow........................................ Crush, Dory, Sea Turtles, Squirt, Breeze, Kai We Swim Together (Reprise).............................................Nemo, Tank Gang Just Keep Swimming Together............................ Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Fish Finale (Part 1).................................................................................... Nemo, Marlin Finale (Part 2).........................................Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Professor Ray, Sea Chorus 4

Cast (in order of appearance) Nigel....................................................................................................................... JINGYAN (EMILY) XIE Sprit............................................................................................................................................LENA JUNG Tiller...................................................................................................................................... SAMYRA NAIK Jib............................................................................................................................................... CHLOE YOU Nemo.................................................................................................................................DINA MATHEOU Marlin................................................................................................................................ELIOTT NYBERG Tad’s Parent.............................................................................................................................. KAYLA KIM Pearl’s Parent.................................................................................................................. JEREMY WANG Sheldon’s Parent.......................................................................................................... LENNOX ROUSH Pearl............................................................................................................................ QUINN GUERRERO Sheldon........................................................................................................JOSHUA LOOFBOURROW Tad...................................................................................................................KYLE MUKKANANCHERY Professor Ray......................................................................................................... LILLIAN MORRISON Scuba Mask Dancer..............................................................................................ELIZABETH HUANG Dory............................................................................................................................................ KAILYN KIM Bruce..................................................................................................................................... OLIVER TANG Chum...............................................................................................................................ZIYAO (ZACH) YI Anchor............................................................................................................................... JEREMY WANG Gurgle......................................................................................................................LENA STREICHARDT Peach........................................................................................................................................... ARIA NAIR Bloat......................................................................................................................................... ELSA WANG Bubbles.................................................................................................................................ZAYA PENNIX Gill......................................................................................................................................KARSH JADHAV Crush................................................................................................................................. CALEB KRAVER Squirt........................................................................................................................ JULIETTE JACKSON Kai..................................................................................................................................................LEO CHEN Breeze............................................................................................EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK Young Sea Turtle 1..........................................................................................................KINSLEY SILVA Young Sea Turtle 2................................................................................................ PEYTON SUMMERS Small Fish.................................................................................................................................. KAYLA KIM Seahorse 1............................................................................................................................. EMILY WANG Seahorse 2.............................................................................................................................. .CELINE KIM Fish 1.....................................................................................................................................LAUREN JUNG Ensemble Sea Chorus..........................LEO CHEN, QUINN GUERRERO, LAUREN JUNG, CELINE KIM, KAYLA KIM, LILLIAN MORRISON, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, KINSLEY SILVA, PEYTON SUMMERS, OLIVER TANG, EMILY WANG, JEREMY WANG, ZIYAO (ZACH) YI Sharks...................................................................LEO CHEN, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, PEYTON SUMMERS Jellyfish................................................QUINN GUERRERO, ELIZABETH HUANG, KAYLA KIM, LILLIAN MORRISON, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, KINSLEY SILVA, EMILY WANG 5

BIOGRAPHIES An alumni of the Valley Christian Theatre program, Nathan is honored to have the opportunity to return as a director for the elementary program. Nathan is currently earning his Bachelor’s degree in Music Production from the Berklee College of Music online, and has performed in musical theater programs and acted in student films for over thirteen years. In addition to acting, Nathan has written, directed, and produced a handful of short plays performed by various classes of youth performers.

Nathan McCann Co-Director & Vocal Director

Also an alumni of the Valley Christian Theatre program, Ava is making her directing debut with Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS and is excited to share her and her team’s work! Currently attending San Jose State University, Ava is working towards a degree in Interior Design. Ava has a background of both performing and technical theater and is thrilled to dive into a new aspect of the arts alongside friends and fellow alumni!

Ava Delke Co-Director & Choreographer

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