Trafford Middle School’s Drama Club is taking a deep dive into the vibrant underwater world with Finding Nemo Jr., a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
The 60-minute production, directed by Trafford Middle staff, Ms. Janice Ruoff and Miss Abby Lanzelotti, features memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow.”
With lovable characters like over-protective Marlin, adventurous Nemo, optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, the performance will captivate young and old.
Trafford Middle School’s production will use puppetry to bring the characters to life onstage alongside the actors. The larger-than-life main puppets were created by Seton Hill University led by Lisa Liebering. The cast includes Arabella Tirpak as Marlin, Laney Rosenberry as Dory, and Asher Stowell as Nemo. The show also features Izabella Chichilla, Ahmari DeMatty, Liana Revak, and Isabella Novicki. A talented ensemble rounds out the Finding Nemo Jr. cast.
Performances of Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. are scheduled for March 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m., and March 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Trafford Middle School (100 Brinton Avenue). Tickets are available at the door for $10.
Arabella Tirpak as Marlin, Laney Rosenberry as Dory, Asher Stowell as Nemo
Arabella Tirpak and Laney Rosenberry during a dress rehearsal
Aubrey Brooke as Pearl, Asher Stowell as Nemo, Ahmari DeMatty as Professor Ray, Rebecca Tirpak as Sheldon, Jillian Staley as Bloat
Bridgette Clark-Grubbs, Aubrey Brooke, Asher Stowell, and Rebecca Tirpak practice a scene