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February 9-18, 2024
at Stoner Theater

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.

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Featuring memorable songs from the Tony Award winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez 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 story full of family, friendship, and adventure. 

Performance Dates:
Friday, February 9 @ 7pm
Saturday, February 10
 @ 2pm
Saturday, February 10 @ 7pm
Sunday, February 11 @ 2pm
Wednesday, February 14 @ 7pm
Thursday, February 15 @ 7pm
Friday, February 16 @ 7pm
Saturday, February 17 @ 2pm
Saturday, February 17 @ 7pm
Sunday, February 18 @ 2pm

Cast List

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Nemo - Reese Taggart*

Dory - Meara Wallace

Marlin -  Grayson Sanders

Sheldon/Ensemble - Daphne Hennesy*

Coral/Ensemble - Adeline Pollmann

Pearl/Ensemble - Natalie Waterbury-Hildahl

Gurgle/Ensemble - DJ Simmons*

Crush/Ensemble - Lily Hendrickson

Gill/Ensemble - Henry Goerend

Lead Moonfish/Ensemble - Kate Scott*

Bubbles/Ensemble - Emery Larson*

Nigel/Ensemble - Alyssa Lee

Bruce/Ensemble - Charlotte Evans*

Tourist/Ensemble - Sherwood Wilson

Professor Ray/Ensemble - Nora Satterstrom*
 

*DMYAT Debut

about the musical

Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Sister Act JR. is the feel-good musical comedy that will have audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), 

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When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

 

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act JR. will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act JR. is a reason to REJOICE!

Production Team

Director - Julie Rodish-Reed

Music Director - Alison Buechler

Stage Manager - LJ Reed

Choreographer - Grace Ammann

Intimacy Choreographer - Charissa Hamel 

Costume Designer - Kailan Wing

Lighting Designer - Elijah Jay Heginger

Sound Designer - 

Set Designer - Krister Strandskov

Assistant Music Director - Robby Duran

Producers - Nichole Poindexter & Abigail Wallace

Photographer - Dylan Heuer

 

TECH CREW

Assistant Stage and Prop Manager - Isla Bowers

Quick Change Coordinator - Corley Blackford

Quick Change Coordinator - Teshura Wing

Production Assistant - Dez Pearson

Lighting - Victor 

Sound - Gennie Weis

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DES MOINES, IA 50310  | board@dmyat.org

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