Willingham Performing Arts Academy to present Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

The Willingham Performing Arts Academy will present “Finding Nemo Jr.” on the Willingham Theater stage on July 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and July 28 at 3 p.m.

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

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.

Featuring memorable songs 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.

The production is directed by Adam Houston, with music direction by Alli Pardue, choreography by Mackenzie Warden, Shaelynn Reynolds as Stage Manager, Andre Powell as Assistant Choreographer, Scenic Paint & Design by Carlie Coston, Timothy Harrison as Sound Designer and Technician, Zachary Holditch as Lighting Designer, Charlie Kluttz as Project Manager, and Jesse Houston as Lighting Operator. The show features performers Jayliana Bracken, Scarlett Carlson, Bubba Coston, Charlie Coston, James Coston, Sofia Coston, Athena Danforth, Ember Dobson, AveryKate Ferris, Aiden Ginsburg, Ashlynn Ginsburg, Marlee Hale, Kellan Harris, Paisley Harris, Maddie Harrison, Millie Harrison, Braylen Hayes, Eli Hutchens, Emmerson Jones, Ansley McGee, Emily Myers, Ruby North, Alikay Oakley, Clarence Powell, Kaitlyn Roberts, Caressa Small, Mary Evelyn Smith, Laim Tippette, Madeline Tippette, and Iseraily Velasquez.

Tickets are $24 and can be purchased at www.yadkinarts.org or at the Box Office from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The Willingham Theater (Yadkin Cultural Arts Center), is located at 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville.