2025 SEASON - AUDITION INFORMATION:
Welcome to Maraya Performing Arts 2025 Season!
CASTING RISING STARS AGES 6-17:
We're excited to present Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo Jr. musical this season and provide an exciting opportunity for students to shine and showcase their dedication and talents!
Please carefully read the time and financial commitments below.
DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR.
Explore the big blue world with this lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film!
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.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Disney's Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
FINDING NEMO AUDITION INFO:
AUDITIONS:
Sign Up for Your 5-Minute Audition Slot
Pick 1 day and 1 (5) minute time slot. Find a date/time and click the button below to reserve your time and pay your $40 audition fee.
Karaoke Music Tracks can be sent to: info@marayaarts.com. Please send at least 24 hours in advance of their audition time slot.
Please bring gold coins to audition. :)
Audition Dates & Times:
- Friday, April 11, 2025: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM or
- Saturday, April 12, 2025: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*Attending the Audition Prep Workshop on April 5th is HIGHLY recommended.
Audition Fee: $40 per child
Recommended Age: Ages 6-17
🎶 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FINDING NEMO JR. 🎭
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo Jr. produced by Maraya Performing Arts with special arrangement by Music Theatre International (MTI).
Step 1: Reserve Your Audition Slot
Pick one 5-minute slot on either:
📅 Friday, April 11 | 3:00–5:00 PM
📅 Saturday, April 12 | 12:00–3:00 PM
💵 Audition Fee: $40 per child (to confirm your spot)
📍 Location:
Maraya Performing Arts
861 Harold Pl. Ste. #208
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Step 2: Prepare for the Audition
🎤 Introduction (Slate): Say your name, age, grade, and the title of your audition song.
🎶 Vocal Audition:
- Sing 60 seconds or 16–32 bars of a Disney or Disney-style song in the styling of the show and/or the role(s) you want to be considered for.
- ❌ Do not sing a song from Finding Nemo Jr.
- ✅ Exception: Students 7 and under may sing “Where’s My Dad?”
- You may sing a cappella or bring a karaoke track (no background vocals).
🎭 Optional Monologue (recommended for ages 8+):
- Prepare a 1-minute monologue.
Step 3: Submit Your Music Track (if applicable)
🎵 Email karaoke track (MP3 or similar) to: info@marayaarts.com
📅 Deadline: Thursday, April 10 by 5:00 PM
Step 4: Make Sure You Meet Audition Eligibility
✔️ Current Maraya Students:
- 6+ months = 20 gold coins
- Newer (under 3 months) = 5 gold coins
🆕 New to Maraya?
- You must be enrolled in ongoing group classes to be cast.
- Contact us to schedule your trial week of classes!
Step 5: Audition Day Details
- Arrive early and check in downstairs.
- Parents may help fill out audition forms but are not allowed in the audition room.
- Let us know if your child needs accommodations in advance.
Step 6: Callbacks (If Invited)
📅 Wednesday, April 16 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📧 Email notifications will be sent for callback invitations.
🎭 Includes a dance call and script readings (sides).
Step 7: Cast List Announcement
🗓 Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕘 Posted by 9:00 PM on our website
Step 8: Commit to the Production
💰 Production Fee: $575 per student
- $59 non-refundable deposit + contract due May 5
- 4 Monthly Payments of $129 due: May 15, June 15, July 15, August 15
- 🎉 Pay in full by May 5 and save $50 ($525 total)
Step 9: Rehearsals & Performance Dates
📅 First Rehearsal + Mandatory Parent Orientation:
Saturday, May 10 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Parent Orientation: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Table Read: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🔸 All actors are called for the full 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM rehearsal.
🗓 Weekly Rehearsals Begin Saturday, May 10
⏰ Saturdays | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Minis (Ages 6–10): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Juniors/Teens & Leads: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📧 Not all actors are called every week — check your Weekly Call Sheet
*️⃣ Schedule is subject to change based on roles and student availability.
🗓 Special Rehearsals & Performances
Super Saturday:
📅 Saturday, August 23 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Maraya Studio: Costume Parade, Final Fittings, Load Trucks)
Stumble Through:
📅 Wednesday, August 27 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Maraya Studio)
Tech Rehearsal:
📅 Thursday, August 28 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KROC Theatre)
Invited Dress Rehearsal:
📅 Friday, August 29 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KROC Theatre)
🎭 Performance Day – Saturday, August 30
🕛 Show 1: 12:00 PM
🕝 Show 2: 2:30 PM
📍 KROC Theatre
🎉 Cast Party:
📅 August 30 | Approx. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Maraya Studio