PLAYBILL
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by
Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by
Myrana Conn
Disney's Finding Nemo Kids
is presented through special arrangement with
and all authorized materials are supplied by
Music Theatre International
New York, NY
(212) 541-4684
mtishows.com
Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton
Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 3pm
Goodwin Hall
inside Meridian Music School
845 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
CAST
Lillian
Nemo / Fish / Young Sea Turtle 1 / Jellyfish
Lillian, age 8, will be starting 4th grade at Deer Creek Elementary this fall. This is her 13th show, and first at Meridian Music School. She also enjoys reading, swimming, bike riding, and video games. She would like to thank her parents, stepparents, and brother, for always supporting her performances.
Mia
Marlin
Mia, 10 years old, is a rising 5th grader at Towne Meadow Elementary. Mia has been performing in plays with JLMA and Meridian Music School since 2024. In addition to acting, Mia loves Irish Dancing, her dog named Sumo, and SUMMER BREAK! Mia’s favorite thing about plays and dance are all the wonderful friends she’s made.
Eve
Dory
Eve (10) is thrilled to be making waves as Dory in her third musical with Meridian Music School! An upcoming 5th grader, she previously starred as Genie in Aladdin Jr. and Tessie in Annie Jr. When she’s offstage, Eve enjoys softball, sewing, and Girl Scouts. Just keep swimming!
Ruby
Nigel / Anchor / Sheldon / Seahorse 1
Ruby is excited to be participating in Finding Nemo! She will be entering 5th grade this fall at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Ruby has a true passion for acting and performing and has been involved in a variety of theatre productions since 1st grade. Being on stage is one of her favorite places to be! When she’s not performing, you can often find her singing along to songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, or her most favorite Hamilton!
Lorelai
Tiller / Squirt / Chum / Pearl's Parent / Seahorse 2
Lorelai, age 7, is a rising 2nd Grader at Immaculate Heart of Mary. She has previously done productions with React and sings with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. She is so excited to be in her first musical theatre production! When she is not on the stage, she loves riding her bike, playing basketball and reading.
Olivia
Jib / Bubbles / Tad / Fish
Olivia, age 10, is a 5th grader at Towne Meadow Elementary. This is her 2nd performance in a musical at Meridian Music School. Outside of performing, she enjoys competitive indoor rock climbing, playing the violin, and her two pet Parakeets, Mike and Tikki.
Violet
Sprit / Pearl / Gurgle / Fish
Violet Edwardson is a 3rd grader at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Noblesville, IN. She loves being loud, creative, and silly, and her love of the performing arts continues to grow! Violet recently played Young Moana in her school production of Moana Jr. and was a Munchkin and the Cat in The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Violet has natural comedic timing and is delighted to get to say the line, “That’s a pretty big butt!” in the camp’s production of Finding Nemo KIDS as Pearl .😊
Freya
Crush / Professor Ray / Bloat / Fish
Freya Edwardson is a 5th grader at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Noblesville, IN. She enjoys digital art, singing, dancing, and theater! Freya has played Toto in her school production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, appeared as part of the Maui Chorus and as a Villager in Moana Jr., and had a wonderful time diving into community theater through the Belfry, where she performed in the ensemble for their production of Frozen Jr. Freya is thrilled to ride the current as Crush in the camp’s production of Finding Nemo KIDS and thinks he is absolutely hilarious!
Knox
Bruce / Gill / Tad's Parent / Young Sea Turtle 2 / Jellyfish
Knox is 9 years old and just completed the 3rd grade. He loves doing shows with JLMA & Meridian Music School! His previous favorite roles include Jafar in "Aladdin Jr." and Owl in "Winnie the Pooh." He also enjoys taking voice lessons and theatre classes.
Kira
Bloat / Sheldon / Kai / Breeze / Sheldon's Parent / Crab
We are thrilled to have Kira on our stage this afternoon! Break A Leg!
Song List
One Dedicated Father
Big Blue World
Abduction
Dory's Ditty
Fish Are Friends Not Food
We Swim Together
Just Keep Swimming (Part 1)
Just Keep Swimming (Part 2)
Go With The Flow
We Swim Together (Reprise)
Just Keep Swimming Together
Finale (Part 1)
Finale (Part 2)
Bows
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Amanda Archer
Artistic Director
Sarah Gibson
Artistic Director
Elle Gregory
Student Counselor
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young artists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
