Put on a show with the Schauer School of the Arts! Experienced instructors and staff will take students through the process of putting on a musical which culminates in Schooltime Matinee and public Family Series performances. These performances are complete with costumes, scenery, playbooks, lights, and sound. Cast and crew opportunities are available for ages 7-18. Tuition fees apply.
Waiver Form is required in order to audition. Forms are available on our website, at the Schauer Arts Center Box Office, and on the day of auditions.
Schauer Rising Stars Presents:
Finding Nemo JR.
Ages 7–18 (Grades 2–18)
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Performances
Schooltime Matinee Performances | Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
Potential Addition: Schooltime Matinee Performance | Friday, January 23, at 10:00 am
Public Performance | Friday, January 23, at 7:00 pm
Public Performance | Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 pm
Public Performance | Sunday, January 25, at 2:00 pm
Location: Schauer Arts Center | Ruth A. Knoll Theater
Auditions
Saturday, October 18 | 9:00-5:00 pm
Audition is required for participation. There is no fee to audition. Pre-registration is required for the audition. Students will be contacted after pre-registering to confirm for a specific 30-minute audition slot during the above times. If your student is unable to attend the scheduled time slots listed above, please contact the Education Director at classes@schauercenter.org for other options. The Cast & Crew list will be emailed to families by Tuesday, October 2, at 5:00 pm. Auditionees must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances January 13–25 to audition.
*AUDITION REGISTRATION DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 5:00 PM FOR MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION AND CONFIRMED SPECIFIC AUDITON TIME SLOT SIGN-UP*
Cast & Crew Registration
Rehearsal Information
The first rehearsal and family meeting will be Thursday, October 23 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, where cast, tech crew and families will receive detailed schedule information and read through the script. Specific rehearsal schedules, including which ensembles or roles will be called for rehearsals, will be shared bi-weekly. Rehearsals will run Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm and most Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm. Evening rehearsal times will be extended in the months of December and January.
Tech Crew
Students interested in being a tech crew member and assisting with “behind the scenes” production work should register for the audition and indicate interest in tech crew. The audition will be an opportunity for potential crew members to meet the director and assist with the audition process by checking students in, running audio for the audition process, etc. Tech crew member positions are available for students 10 years or older. Tech crew members are not required to attend rehearsals in October or November. Tech crew members can plan to attend rehearsals beginning in December.
Cast & Tech Crew Member Tuition
Cast Member (Grades 2-5) Tuition: $275 | Due November 5
Cast Member (Grades 6-12) Tuition: $325 | Due November 5
Crew Member Tuition: $100 | Due November 5
Cast and Tech Crew members will not be named in the program until tuition is paid.
Tuition includes Cast/Tech Crew T-shirt, and two complimentary tickets for a public performance.
