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Middle School Call-Backs

Congratulations to you all. We look forward to getting to work in August!

Please refer often to your email and the musical website:  www.NAMusical.com

Rehearsals begin in August (beginning of the school year). Rehearsals will be Mondays 5:30-8:00, Thursdays 5:30-8:00 and Sundays 1:00-4:00. 

For the following students called back, please report to the NASH choir room at 5pm on Tuesday, May 30. We may run as late as 9pm, but some students will be finished sooner. Please have your material memorized. 

Remember, there are numerous other roles not listed here, so everyone in the cast is still under consideration for featured singing/speaking/dancing roles. 

Character Students Called Back What to Prepare Character Description
Nemo Sophia Campos
Siya Kher
Sima Ozdoganlar
Delaney Shanley
SONG –That’s My Dad
Practice | Perform
AUDITION SIDE – Nemo, Marlin
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. 
Marlin Garrett Anderson
Elijah Blake
Ainsley Brown
Mason Hartner
Gordon Lind
Bella Mays
Lys Tona
Clare White
SONG – Big Blue World 
Practice | Perform
AUDITION SIDE – Nemo, Marlin
AUDITION SIDE – Marlin, Dory
AUDITION SIDE – Coral, Marlin
(Note: depending on time, you may be asked to read either the side with Nemo or Coral, but please be familiar with both)
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.
Dory Mary Buck
Sophia Campos
Nora Davis
Bella Mays
Macie Morey
Sima Ozdoganlar
Delaney Shanley
Clare White
SONG – Just Keep Swimming
Practice | Perform
AUDITION SIDE – Marlin, 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.
Professor Ray Garrett Anderson
Ainsley Brown
Alex Gaertner
Mason Hartner
Gordon Lind
Addie Repanshek
SONG – The Drop-Off
(leading right into the lines listed after the song)
Practice | Perform
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.
Sharks: Bruce, Chum, & Anchor Garrett Anderson
Elijah Blake
Ainsley Brown
Mary Buck
Nora Davis
Julia Ferriolo
Alex Gaertner
Gordon Lind
Addie Repanshek
SONG – Fish are Friends Not Food
Practice | Perform
In your most vicious shark voice after you have smelled fish blood, be prepared to say:”I need some food. I need some food. I NEED SOME FOOD. I’ve got you in my sight. I’m having fish tonight!”
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.
Chum and Anchor are two of Bruce’s shark friends. They try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of-control Bruce from eating innocent fish. 
Gill Ainsley Brown
Julia Ferriolo
Alex Gaertner
Bella Mays
Sima Ozdoganlar
Addie Repanshek
Lys Tona
Clare White
SONG – We Swim Together(Sing everything as Gill. For the Gurgle and Peach lines “You said this before and we almost got squished by a… Hey we don’t need a replay,” try them like Gill is talking to himself.)
Practice | Perform
As the leader of the tank, be prepared to say:
“Hey! Kid! Name’s Gill, and I’m gonna get you back to the ocean. In fact, I’m gonna get all of us back to the ocean, where we belong. Fish are not meant to be in a box. It does things to ya.”
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 fishGill Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish.
Nigel Elijah Blake
Ainsley Brown
Mason Hartner
Addie Repanshek
Ashok Venkat
In your best Australian accent, be prepared to say:”G’day, mates! I’m Nigel. Just popping by for a quick hello! I saw Professor Sherman’s boat dock in the harbour this morning. I’m afraid the Great Barrier Reef is thousands of kilometers from here. But I’ll keep a look out for your dad, Nemo.” 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.
Crush Garrett Anderson
Sophia Campos
Mary Buck
Nora Davis
Julia Ferriolo
Mason Hartner
Gordon Lind
Bella Mays
Macie Morey
Lys Tona
SONGGo With the Flow
Practice | Perform
In your coolest turtle dude voice, be prepared to say:”Duuuude?!?!?! You took on the jellies, mini man. Ya saved little blue! You totally rock! Let me introduce you to my offspring. Offspring, Jellyman. Jellyman, Offspring. Welcome to the EAC!”
Crush, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. 
Coral Ainsley Brown
Bella Mays
Sima Ozdoganlar
Addie Repanshek
Clare White
AUDITION SIDE – Coral, Marlin A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs.