Ed Hernandez, left, as Marlin and Sennica Trant, right, as Dory in Elkhart Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of “Finding Nemo Jr.”, opening January 18 at the Bristol Opera House.

News Release

BRISTOL — Elkhart Civic Theatre presents “Finding Nemo Jr.” starting Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St. It’s an all-youth musical production that’s great fun for the entire family.

“Finding Nemo Jr.” is co-directed by Brock Butler and Demarée Dufour-Noneman with choreography by Jackiejo Brewers and vocal direction by Trish Habegger. This production is part of ECT’s Michael Cripe Studio, underwritten by Jeff Cripe and Label Logic, Inc.

Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo”, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco).

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.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go with the Flow.” “Finding Nemo Jr.” brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a delightful story of family, friendship, and adventure. 

The cast includes:

• Ed Hernandez as Marlin
• Sennica Trant as Dory
• Ryne Leaman as Nemo
• Cici Hicks, Lexie Hicks and Carli Hulett as Oceanettes
• Ania Kingsley as Gill
• Luisa Kingsley as Bubbles
• Phoebe Collat as Bloat
• RaeAnne Haney as Gurgle
• Madison Mickels as Peach/Coral
• Carter Cranor as Professor Ray/Nigel
• Ian Kelly as Vacionationer/Fishy Father
• Lief Kingsley as Tad/Squirt/Fishy Friend
• Martha Hanby as Pearl/Baby Turtle/Fishy Friend
• Irie Brewers as Shelly/Baby Turtle/Fishy Friend
• Madison Byer as Seagull/Tropical Fish
• Lilian Davis as Moonfish/Electric Eel
• Reese Holland as Seagull/Butterfly Fish
• Brooklyn Leaman as Moonfish/Tropical Fish
• Sophia Leaman as Moonfish/Kelp
• Madelyn Mayrer as Moonfish/Air Bubbles
• Journey Miltroka as Moonfish/Lobster
• Aspen Reeder as Seagull/Grouper
• Sophie Rodriguez as Moonfish/Butterfly Fish

Tickets for the show are available online, or by calling the Elkhart Civic Theatre box office at (574) 848-4116 weekday afternoons. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18; Friday, Jan. 19; Saturday, Jan. 20 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21. Tickets are $16 for adults, seniors (aged 62 and up) and students and $10 for children 12 and under.

ECT’s season is underwritten by Laura and Jack B. Smith, Jr. and Gaska Tape, with additional support from the Indiana Arts Commission and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.