Everything you need to know to audition at Maryvale!

WELCOME

Maryvale is proud to produce FINDING NEMO JR. as our middle school musical! Auditions are open to all middle school students at Maryvale and will take place on September 22nd. The dance audition will take place during electives, and singing after school. Sign up using the google form on this site. 

There will be an audition workshop on September 5th to go over what will happen during auditions and how to prepare. But we highly recommend selecting and working on your song over the summer!

Please read this information carefully with your parent or guardian before signing up using the google form on this website.

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Auditions will take place in the Theatre on September 22nd during elective (dancing) and after school from 3:15-5:00. You will be seen in the order you sign in for the singing portion. You will sing a song from any produced musical that's about 16 bars (20-30 seconds of music). Please bring your own accompaniment on your phone.

Callbacks will take place on the 23rd or 24th after school. You will sing and read parts of the show for that so we highly recommend listening to the soundtrack over the summer so you are familiar.  

Just because you're not called back does not mean you won't be cast! It just means we've seen what we need.

Performances are on February 6th (in school performance) February 7th at 7 p.m. and February 8th at 2 p.m.

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Rehearsals may be held Monday through Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. You may not to be called to EVERY rehearsal. There may be a Saturday or two added if need be. 1 month leading to the show some rehearsals may be extended to 6 p.m.

The Saturday before the show we have a longer tech rehearsal, usually from 9-5. All cast and crew are required to be at tech- NO EXCEPTIONS. We also have a dry tech the day before (Friday) that we'll use as a line through. Monday-Thursday after school the week of the show we will have dress rehearsals until 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. We are no longer going until 9 and therefore dinner will not be provided. Please bring snacks and water for breaks. 

IF YOU PLAY A SPORT - YOU MUST SPEAK TO ME AND YOUR COACH AND SPLIT THE TIME EVENLY BETWEEN PRACTICE AND REHEARSAL. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT FOR ALL OF SATURDAY TECH AND TECH WEEK/DRESS REHEARSALS AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE THAT TO YOUR PARENTS AND COACHES IN ADVANCE.

IF YOU HAVE CONFLICTS FOR SATURDAY TECH THROUGH THE END OF THE SHOW OR FOR ANY SHOW DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP TO AUDITION. WE NEED EVERYONE FULLY COMMITED DURING THOSE FINAL HOURS!

CREW: If you are signing up for stage crew, you do not need to come to auditions. Simply wait for an email with your crew assignments and schedule! DO NOT sign up for crew if you are not available for tech, dress rehearsals, or shows. If you're interested in stage management or assistant directing, please email Ms. McAllister at mcallisterd@maryvale.com

SCHEDULE : coming soon!

 CHARACTERS 

Nemo

A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference

Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. By making new friends, finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small. Cast an energetic performer who can capture Nemo’s innocence and sense of wonder.

Gender: any

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Marlin

An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid.

Consider casting an older, mature actor to play this helicopter parent who eventually learns to lighten up and embrace the clown in “clownfish.”

Gender: male

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Dory

An optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other.

Look for a performer with great charisma and a stage presence that can light up a room. Consider auditioning several Marlins and Dorys together, as the two should be able to playfully banter with great comic timing.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Coral

A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs.

After your actor has finished with this role, have them join the Sea Chorus or other ensemble group for the rest of the show.

Gender: female

Sea Chorus

Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the play and becoming the characters that Marlin and Dory interact with on their journey to Sydney. They will also help with the transitions from the Ocean to the Aquarium Tank. Roles include: Angelfish, Damselfish, Barracuda, Moonfish 1-6, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Grouper, Lobsters (1 & 2), Octopuses (1 & 2), Electric Eels (1 & 2), & Seahorses (1 & 2).

Gender: any

Reef Kids

Nemo's classmates. Roles include:

Pearl, a friendly flapjack octopus who is, quick to befriend Nemo.

Sheldon, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef.

Tad, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off.

Gender: any

Reef Parents

Roles include: Sheldon’s Parent, Pearl’s Parent, and Tad’s Parent

Gender: any

Professor Ray

A stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer. Cast a performer with excellent diction to handle the large scientific words in this professor’s advanced vocabulary.

Gender: any

Scuba Mask Dancer

A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.

Gender: any

Bruce

An intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. Despite Bruce’s best efforts to adopt a vegetarian diet, Bruce loses control and is sent into a frenzy, threatening to devour every fish in sight. Part of the Sharks.

Gender: any

Chum and Anchor

Two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks.

Gender: any

Fish "Friends"

Forced to attend the sharks’ party but aren’t quite so convinced that their hosts will be satisfied with a kelp-only diet.

Gender: any

Bubbles

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate.

Gender: any

Bloat

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak.

Gender: any

Gurgle

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.

Gender: any

Peach

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.

Gender: any

Gill

Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish.

Gender: any

Nigel

A sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world. This bird is someone you can count on to know all the latest news on the happenings of Sydney Harbour.

Gender: any

Seagulls

Are a pesky group of birds who persistently try to snatch an unlucky VACATIONER’s snack on the boardwalk.

Gender: any

Sea Turtles & Sea Turtle Kids

Righteously mellow creatures featured in “Go With the Flow.” Roles include: Crush, Squirt, Kai, and Breeze.

Crush, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Look for a strong singer who can confidently belt “Go With the Flow” to make it a truly radical jam.

Squirt, offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC.

Kai and Breeze each have individual singing solos in “Go With the Flow”.

Gender: any