Disney’s “Finding Nemo” Auditions coming to NYC

The Disney Company and Disney Parks will be holding auditions this month for “Finding Nemo, The Musical”.

The production is seeking to fill a variety of lead and ensemble roles for the show produced by Walt Disney World Orlando.  Finding Nemo is a musical theater show based on  the Disney/Pixar feature film and will be performed at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, FL.

The auditions will be held this coming Monday at Pearl Studios in New York City. They are seeking singers, both male and female to fill all the lead roles including that of Nemo, Dory, Crush, Bloat and Gill. Those that are cast for the show will need to relocate to Orlando Florida for the duration of their contract. 

In order to qualify to be cast in the show you must be a legal US resident who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the audition.

Those planning to attend must bring a current headshot and resume as well as prepare a 16 bar musical selection to perform at the audition and provide clearly marked sheet music, in the correct key, for the accompanist. You will not be allowed to use pre-prepared music or sing the song a cappella. You must use the supplied accompanist for your selected music.

Disney auditions for singers in 'Finding Nemo" coming to NYC

The show is a combination of performers and puppets and actors who are cast to be in the show will appear as themselves while at the same time manipulating a puppet of their specific character.

Finding Nemo, the Musical: Male and Female Vocalists

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking musical theatre performers of all ethnicities to portray principal and ensemble roles for the hit show “Finding Nemo: The Musical

Finding Nemo, the Musical: Male and Female Vocalists
New York, NY
Pearl Studios – 500 8th Avenue
Singers Monday, July 21, 2014 – 10:00 AM
Callbacks by appointment and are held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Seeking the following roles:

Marlin – 30s. Over-protective yet very loving father, vulnerable. Huge heart, great comedic talent. Scared of virtually everything. Baritone, able to handle musical ‘patter’ and flying at heights. Must weigh less than 183 lbs.

Bruce – Male. 30s. A vegetarian great white shark. Can go from screaming rockers to an elegant soft shoe. Comedic baritone and able to handle harmonies.
Anchor and Chum – Both males. Mid 20s – 30s. Bruce’s smaller shark friends, they desperately try to keep Bruce in check. Smart, comedic and energetic. Both able to handle harmonies. Can go from screaming rockers to an elegant soft shoe. Chum also plays Mr. Ray, a fun loving, boisterous elementary school teacher.

Gill – Male. 30s. A tough talking leader with a heart, who befriends Nemo and looks after him. Comes with a great deal of wisdom and history.

Bloat – Male. 20s – 30s. Gospel baritone. Great character type living in the fish tank when Nemo drops in. Must be musical with great energy and comedic timing.

Crush – Male. 20s – 30s. Laid back and fun-loving ‘surfer dude’ turtle. Wise old father with the ability to rock. Helps Marlin get to Sydney. ‘Beach Boys’ high tenor, must have effortless, sustained, full voice/mix high ‘C’.

Dory – Female. 30s. A forgetful, yet very optimistic lady fish and Marlin’s companion during this journey. Extremely quirky and an expert with comedic material. Character singer, comfortable flying at heights. Must weigh less than 183 lbs.

Nemo – Female, early 20s. Plays youthful boy. Adorable, endlessly curious, spirited, childlike and fearless, yet at the same time naïve and vulnerable. Bright and youthful mix or belt.

Deb and Peach – “The Tank Gang”. 2 females. Great character types living in the fish tank when Nemo drops in. All must be musical with great energy and comedic timing.

Some more info:

While you do not need an appointment to audition, please note that on arrival you will need to check in and fill out some paperwork, so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the listed time so you have enough time to fill out any forms. After check in, you will get an audition in front of a Disney Casting Director and asked to perform your musical selection.

Closed Auditions

These will be closed auditions and only the individual who is trying out for the part will be allowed into the audition room. If you arrived with others, they will not be allowed into the room, however, there may be a holding area set-up where someone can wait for you.

If you are not familiar with the Disney World production of “Finding Nemo“, here is a fan made Youtube video of the show, check it out!

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