BWW Stage Mag Disney's Finding Nemo JR. - Agape Players Stage Mag
Agape Players Drama Kid Company
PRESENTS
 
 
 
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
 
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Disney's Finding Nemo JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

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Song List

Prologue
Big Blue World (Part 1)
Big Blue World (Part 2)
Abduction/Big Blue World (Reprise)
Dory's Ditty
Fish Are Friends Not Food
Where's My Dad
We Swim Together
Just Keep Swimming (Part 1)
Just Keep Swimming (Part 2)
Not My Dad
Go With The Flow
One Dedicated Father
That's My Dad
We Swim Together (Reprise)
Just Keep Swimming Together
Finale Part 1
Finale Part 2
Bows

Cast

Abigail Slaven
Nemo
Luke Marshall
Marlin
Cora Slaven
Dory
Ellie Slaven
Pearl/Squirt
Anna Lessard
Sheldon
Grace Davidson
Tad
Brylen Devoe
Reef Parent
Cory Devoe
Reef Parent
Vivianna Lavoie
Reef Parent
Hannah Kesselring
Professor Ray/Crush
Elijah Mooers
Bruce
Bekah Fontanes
Chum
Josiah Mooers
Anchor
Ciara O'Connell
Gill
Chloe Gatti
Bloat
Ashlynn McCormack
Peach
Adi Townsend
Gurgle
Aria DiPilato
Bubbles
Ariana Parasco Bairos
Breeze/Scuba Mask Dancer
Rivkah Fleurant
Kai
Selah Gabriele
Coral
Cornelius Gabel
Nigel
Calvin Coughlin
Vacationer, Sea Chorus
Ava Coughlin
Moonfish, Sea Chorus
Audrey Barrett
Sea Chorus
Addison Elwell
Sea Chorus
Griffin Savage
Sea Chorus

Creative Team

Kellie Welch

Producer/Tutor

Evan Welch

Choreographer/Music Director/Tutor

Eloise Ellis

Director

Lillian Calkins

Student Helper/Stage Manager

Rachel Drury

Student Helper/Stage Manager

Alex Welch

Tech Crew

Grace Gabriele

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Macy Gabriele

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Samantha Marenco

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Violet Marshall

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Emmi Townsend

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Lilla Townsend

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Meet the Company

Abigail Slaven

Nemo
Abigail Slaven - Nemo Abigail Slaven (Nemo) is so excited to be a part of Finding Nemo. Abigail is in 5th grade and this will be her 5th show with Agape Players. She loved being a “Christmas present” in the Christmas Factory show as well as a “honeybee” & “penguin” in Mary Poppins Junior. Abigail loves to read, cook, go for hikes, play piano and board games. She says thank you to her family & friends and hopes you love watching Finding Nemo!

Luke Marshall

Marlin
Luke Marshall - Marlin Luke Marshall (Marlin), is excited for his 4th show with the Agape Players! Luke is currently in 6th grade and loves to play basketball, solve Rubik's cubes, and spend time in the word of God. He is thankful for the constant support from his family and Agape production team. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Cora Slaven

Dory
Cora Slaven - Dory Cora Slaven (Dory) can't wait to perform in Finding Nemo. Cora is in 7th grade and this will be her 5th show with Agape Players. Her favorite roles have been "the Christmas Bell" in the Christmas Factory show as well as being a "penguin" & "honeybee" in Mary Poppins Jr. Cora loves to read, draw, sew, play piano and all sorts of board games. She would like to thank her family & friends and says enjoy the show!

Ellie Slaven

Pearl/Squirt
Ellie Slaven - Pearl/Squirt Ellie Slaven (Squirt & Pearl) is thrilled to be performing in Finding Nemo! Ellie is in 3rd grade and this will be her 2nd show with Agape Players. Ellie loves to be on stage and was delighted to sing “Was He a Child Like Me” in the Christmas Revue show last year. She also enjoyed singing “Holy Forever” and “Three Little Birds” for the Agape Talent Shows this past year. Ellie loves to draw, make homemade books, explore the outdoors, and play with her cat & guinea pig. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Anna Lessard

Sheldon
Anna Lessard - Sheldon Anna Lessard (Sheldon) is very excited to be in her first musical production! She loves her part! She is a 4th grader, who in her spare time, enjoys dancing and playing with her dogs. Anna is thankful to God for having found Agape Players and hopes you enjoy the show!

Grace Davidson

Tad
Grace Davidson - Tad Grace Davidson (Tad) here for my second year of Theater! I am so thankful for all the learning and growing Ms. Kellie, Evan, and all the helpers have taught us!! It's going to be a great show, hope you enjoy it! Oh and I like to sing :-D

Brylen Devoe

Reef Parent
Brylen Devoe - Reef Parent Brylen Devoe (Reef Parent) is in fifth grade and he feels so grateful for the opportunity to have fun with like-minded believers in this Nemo production. Although this is his first year in drama he feels like he’s a natural, he wants to thank his friends and family for the support and most importantly wants to thank God, without him none of it would be possible.

Cory Devoe

Reef Parent
Cory Devoe - Reef Parent Cory Devoe (Reef Parent) is in third grade and is excited for his performance in finding Nemo he wants to thank all his family and friends for the support and thank God for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing group of like-minded believers.

Vivianna Lavoie

Reef Parent
Vivianna Lavoie - Reef Parent Vivianna Lavoie (Reef Parent) in in 5th grade. She is so excited to be in Finding Nemo. It is her first play ever. She enjoys singing and dancing.

Hannah Kesselring

Professor Ray/Crush
Hannah Kesselring - Professor Ray/Crush Hannah (Professor Ray/Crush) is in the 6th grade, has always been homeschooled and this is her second year in drama. She is stoked to bring both the brainy Professor Ray and the totally tubular Crush to life in Finding Nemo Jr.! She loves being on stage and has had a blast mixing sea turtle vibes with school fish facts. Outside of drama, Hannah enjoys singing, swimming (like, real swimming) and playing basketball. She’s super grateful for another chance to perform with her amazing drama class and sends a big shoutout to her family especially for putting up with all the “DUUUUDE” impressions at home. Hang ten and enjoy the show!

Elijah Mooers

Bruce
Elijah Mooers - Bruce Elijah (Bruce) was a bit nervous to do drama at first. He wanted to be part of the stage crew only. This is his first time performing in any type of drama but he has absolutely loved being part of this team. He is in 6th grade and looks forward to continuing his love for drama. He would like to thank all his friends and family for their support and his drama teachers!

Bekah Fontanes

Chum
Bekah Fontanes - Chum Bekah (Chum) discovered her love for the stage through dance. As a member of the Burgess Street Dance Youth Company she has performed in various shows and community events in ballet, tap, and jazz. She is grateful to have found another outlet for her dance training through acting and singing, and is excited to continue growing in these areas. Bekah is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Agape Players this year and is thrilled to be performing in her second Agape Players production!

Josiah Mooers

Anchor
Josiah Mooers - Anchor Josiah (Anchor) is excited for his first show ever! He is in the 5th grade and has really enjoyed being part of this drama team getting ready for the show. Josiah would like to thank all his friend and family for their support!

Ciara O'Connell

Gill
Ciara O'Connell - Gill Ciara O'Connell (Gil, Barracuda and Ensemble) is thrilled to be in 6th grade and returning for her second show with the Agape group! This experience has been especially exciting for her as she gets to perform alongside some of her closest friends, making the whole journey even more memorable. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this talented cast and to share the stage with such amazing people. Ciara would like to give a huge thank you to her family and friends who have shown endless love and support throughout the preparation process. Their encouragement and dedication have helped her push through every challenge, and she couldn’t have done it without them. From the long rehearsals to the final touches, their support has meant the world to her. Ciara hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it! She and her friends have worked so hard, and she can’t wait for you to see the results of their teamwork, effort, and passion. Thank you for being here to celebrate this special moment with her!

Chloe Gatti

Bloat
Chloe Gatti - Bloat

Ashlynn McCormack

Peach
Ashlynn McCormack - Peach Ashlynn McCormack (Peach, Reef kid, Ensemble) is excited to be part of "Finding Nemo Jr"! She is in 4th grade and this will be her 4th musical, along with having performed in 6 talent shows! When not on stage, she can be found hanging out with her friends, watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, collecting dinosaurs and loving all things Ninja Kidz. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Adi Townsend

Gurgle
Adi Townsend - Gurgle Adi Townsend (Gurgle) is thrilled to be diving into the role of Gurgle in this fintastic production! She has had a splash-tacular time bringing Gurgle’s nervous but lovable personality to life. When she’s not acting, Adi enjoys crafting and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support—this experience has been nothing short of o-fish-ally amazing! Enjoy the show!

Aria DiPilato

Bubbles
Aria DiPilato - Bubbles Introducing 4th grader Aria Joy, starring in her debut role as Bubbles! She has long captivated her family and friends with her talent and thrilled us with her antics. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and hopes that you enjoy the show!

Ariana Parasco Bairos

Breeze/Scuba Mask Dancer
Ariana Parasco Bairos - Breeze/Scuba Mask Dancer Ariana (Breeze) is super excited to be in her fourth Agape Players Juniors show. She is in 5th grade and loves to dance and sing! She wants to thank all her friends and family for their support!

Rivkah Fleurant

Kai
Rivkah Fleurant - Kai Rivkah (Kai) is in 4th grade. She is a homeschool student and this is her third show with Agape theater. In her free time she likes to listen to music, sing play piano and hangout with family friends. She is also doing Seussical in few weeks with Concord Music School. She is excited to be part of this production. She would like to thank all the leaders and her family for their love for music and support. She would also like to thank the Agape Kids Company for letting her be part of the community.

Selah Gabriele

Coral
Selah Gabriele - Coral Selah Gabriele (Coral) is in 5th grade and has been homeschooled her whole life. This is her fourth show with Agape Drama. She is really excited to have this great opportunity to be a part of this extravagant theater production. She hopes that you have a splendid time watching their show, Finding Nemo Jr.!

Cornelius Gabel

Nigel
Cornelius Gabel - Nigel

Calvin Coughlin

Vacationer, Sea Chorus
Calvin Coughlin - Vacationer, Sea Chorus Calvin Coughlin (Vacationer, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his stage debut in Finding Nemo Jr.! Cal is a 6th grader and has homeschooled for the past 5 years. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, reading, and adventuring with his family. Cal would like to thank his parents and siblings for their support and encouragement.

Ava Coughlin

Moonfish, Sea Chorus
Ava Coughlin - Moonfish, Sea Chorus Ava Coughlin (Moonfish, Seahorse, Shark, Ensemble) is very excited to be making her stage debut in Finding Nemo Jr.! Ava is a 4th grader and has homeschooled from the beginning. She enjoys playing outside, learning about and caring for animals, Lego creations, and going on adventures with her family. Ava would like to thank her loving family and her two cats Pippa and Pumpkin for their support and encouragement.

Audrey Barrett

Sea Chorus
Audrey Barrett - Sea Chorus Audrey Barrett (Sea Chorus) loves all sports and enjoys singing and dancing! With prior years in dance company, she currently plays soccer, basketball, lacrosse and skis during winter! Drama has been a joy to her heart during our second year homeschooling and we are thankful for the support of friends and family.

Addison Elwell

Sea Chorus
Addison Elwell - Sea Chorus

Griffin Savage

Sea Chorus
Griffin Savage - Sea Chorus

Kellie Welch

Producer/Tutor

Evan Welch

Choreographer/Music Director/Tutor

Eloise Ellis

Director

Lillian Calkins

Student Helper/Stage Manager
Lillian Calkins - Student Helper/Stage Manager

Rachel Drury

Student Helper/Stage Manager
Rachel Drury - Student Helper/Stage Manager

Alex Welch

Tech Crew

Grace Gabriele

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish
Grace Gabriele - Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish Grace Gabriele is so excited and happy that she gets to be part of this show. Grace is in 7th grade and has been doing theater at Agape since 5th grade. She has been with Agape's younger drama and older drama for many years, and she just loves the experience. She is so delighted that you will all get to enjoy the show that she knows everyone has worked very hard on. She would like to thank Mrs. Kelly and Evan and her family for giving her these amazing opportunities. Thank you all , and please, enjoy the show!

Macy Gabriele

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish
Macy Gabriele - Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish Macy Gabriele has been diung Agape drama for almost five shows now! She has been homeschooled her entire life and couldn't ask for a better theater program to be a part of. She is in the Agape teen show Suessical! And she is very excited to help out with Finding Nemo. She hopes you enjoy Finding Nemo Jr. And maybe come see Seussical?!

Samantha Marenco

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Violet Marshall

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish
Violet Marshall - Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish

Emmi Townsend

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish
Emmi Townsend - Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish Emmi Townsend is thrilled to be part of the tech crew for Finding Nemo Jr. and help create an ocean full of magic! She has had a blast making sure everything runs swimmingly behind the scenes. When she’s not backstage, Emmi enjoys dancing, crafting and listening to music. She is so grateful for this experience and wants to thank her fellow crew, cast, and directors for making this an unforgettable adventure. Get ready to dive into a fantastic show!

Lilla Townsend

Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish
Lilla Townsend - Stage Crew/Seagull/Jellyfish Lilla Townsend is making a splash behind the scenes as part of the amazing tech crew for Finding Nemo Jr.! She has loved helping bring the underwater world to life and making the magic happen backstage. When she’s not working behind the scenes, Lilla enjoys making music and playing her ukulele. She’s grateful for the opportunity to be part of this fintastic production and sends a huge thank-you to her fellow crew members, cast, and directors. Enjoy the show—it’s going to be totally sea-riffic!

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