of 2024-25 Season
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a riveting odyssey about a young clownfish who, feeling confined, decides to rebel, and is kidnapped and stolen from the sea in the process. While Nemo fights to stay alive and get back home, Nemo’s father, Marlin, tirelessly fights through an ocean’s worth of trouble to track Nemo down. With a little help from some unexpected friends, Marlin spends days searching, battling, and facing his own fears. He finally and joyously reunites with Nemo, where there is celebration, the restoration of hope and peace, and a newfound love and appreciation for one another. When I first read the script, Marlin’s fatherly love stuck out to me. It reminded me of the scripture in the book of Luke when the father reunites with his prodigal son: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). It makes no sense that the father would react this way: his son had squandered his wealth on meaningless things, and scorned his father by asking for his inheritance early. This, however, is the beautiful heart of God the Father. Paradoxical in its nature, yet completely and totally life-saving, He eagerly waits for those who are far from Him to come in repentance so that they may share in everlasting communion with Him. Have you run far, perhaps in rebellion? Have you felt lost at sea, like Nemo? Jesus is eagerly waiting to rejoice and receive you without judgment if you would turn your heart to Him. Let today be that day!
Thank you for joining us on our ocean journey—we hope you find as much joy as we have in Nemo’s adventure!
Nathan McCann (’22) Director
production of
December 13 & 14 | 6:00pm
Book, Music and Lyrics by KRISTEN ANDERSON - LOPEZ and ROBERT LOPEZ Book Adapted by LINDSAY ANDERSON
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by MYRNA CONN
Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton
COSTUME DESIGN KATHY RISK
SCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR JUSTIN McPHERSON (’07)
LIGHTING DESIGN GAVIN TAAN
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR KEATON MILLER (’17)
STAGE MANAGER SOPHIA MORAIS
PROPERTIES & SET DRESSING TECHNICAL THEATRE IV HONORS CLASS
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR GINGER KAELIN
STUDENT HOUSE MANAGER VALERIE TSAI
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/HOUSE MANAGER REBEKAH RISK (’18)
BACKSTAGE MANAGER YSABELLA DE SOTO
RUNNING CREW
GRAPHIC DESIGN JILL CARLSON
YSABELLA DE SOTO, ARIYA PATEL, JADE QUIBELAN, CARLEE RAMOS
BACKSTAGE CREW JOHAN GONZALEZ, JUNIOR LOMELI, AANYA SETHI
DIRECTED BY NATHAN McCANN (’22) AND AVA DELKE (’24)
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Musical Numbers
One Dedicated Father.......................... Nigel, Sprit, Tiller, Jib, Sea Chorus
Big Blue World................................................. Nemo, Marlin, Pearl, Sheldon, Reef Kids, Sea Chorus, Professor Ray
Abduction...........................................................................................Marlin, Nemo
Dory’s Ditty.........................................................................................................Dory
Fish Are Friends Not Food ..........................Bruce, Chum, Anchor, Sharks
We Swim Together.................. Gill, Bloat, Peach, Gurgle, Bubbles, Nemo
Just Keep Swimming (Part 1).....................................Dory, Marlin, Pelicans, Sea Chorus
Just Keep Swimming (Part 2).................. Dory, Marlin, Jellyfish, Pelicans
Go With the Flow........................................ Crush, Dory, Sea Turtles, Squirt, Breeze, Kai
We Swim Together (Reprise).............................................Nemo, Tank Gang
Just Keep Swimming Together............................ Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Fish
Finale (Part 1).................................................................................... Nemo, Marlin
Finale (Part 2).........................................Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Professor Ray, Sea Chorus
Cast
(in order of appearance)
Nigel....................................................................................................................... JINGYAN (EMILY) XIE
Sprit............................................................................................................................................LENA JUNG
Tiller...................................................................................................................................... SAMYRA NAIK
Jib............................................................................................................................................... CHLOE YOU
Nemo.................................................................................................................................DINA MATHEOU
Marlin................................................................................................................................ELIOTT NYBERG
Tad’s Parent.............................................................................................................................. KAYLA KIM
Pearl’s Parent.................................................................................................................. JEREMY WANG
Sheldon’s Parent.......................................................................................................... LENNOX ROUSH
Pearl............................................................................................................................ QUINN GUERRERO
Sheldon........................................................................................................JOSHUA LOOFBOURROW
Tad...................................................................................................................KYLE MUKKANANCHERY
Professor Ray......................................................................................................... LILLIAN MORRISON
Scuba Mask Dancer..............................................................................................ELIZABETH HUANG
Dory............................................................................................................................................ KAILYN KIM
Bruce..................................................................................................................................... OLIVER TANG
Chum...............................................................................................................................ZIYAO (ZACH) YI
Anchor............................................................................................................................... JEREMY WANG
Gurgle......................................................................................................................LENA STREICHARDT
Peach........................................................................................................................................... ARIA NAIR
Bloat......................................................................................................................................... ELSA WANG
Bubbles.................................................................................................................................ZAYA PENNIX
Gill......................................................................................................................................KARSH JADHAV
Crush................................................................................................................................. CALEB KRAVER
Squirt........................................................................................................................ JULIETTE JACKSON
Kai..................................................................................................................................................LEO CHEN
Breeze............................................................................................EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK
Young Sea Turtle 1..........................................................................................................KINSLEY SILVA
Young Sea Turtle 2................................................................................................ PEYTON SUMMERS
Small Fish.................................................................................................................................. KAYLA KIM
Seahorse 1............................................................................................................................. EMILY WANG
Seahorse 2.............................................................................................................................. .CELINE KIM
Fish 1.....................................................................................................................................LAUREN JUNG
Sea Chorus..........................LEO CHEN, QUINN GUERRERO, LAUREN JUNG, CELINE KIM, KAYLA KIM, LILLIAN MORRISON, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, KINSLEY SILVA, PEYTON SUMMERS, OLIVER TANG, EMILY WANG, JEREMY WANG, ZIYAO (ZACH) YI
Sharks...................................................................LEO CHEN, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, PEYTON SUMMERS
Jellyfish................................................QUINN GUERRERO, ELIZABETH HUANG, KAYLA KIM, LILLIAN MORRISON, EDUGISLE (KIKELE) PASTERNAK, LENNOX ROUSH, KINSLEY SILVA, EMILY WANG
Giving PLANNED
The Shechem Oak Society empowers our community to make an extraordinary impact on future generations. The society comprises all who generously bequeath legacy gifts to Valley Christian Schools.
God assured Abraham of keeping His promise to grant the land to Abraham’s descendants. Shechem holds a significant place in this narrative—it’s where Jacob excavated a well and erected an altar, where Joseph’s family laid his remains to rest, where Joshua delivered his parting words in service to the Lord, and where Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well (Genesis 12:6, 33:18, Joshua 24:26, John 4:12). Shechem stands as a powerful symbol of God’s faithfulness across generations. We fervently pray that VCS, like Shechem, will serve as a reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness in Silicon Valley and worldwide.
At a time when many American educational institutions are straying from biblical values, you can ensure that Valley Christian Schools continues its Quest for Excellence™ for future generations. Join us in providing high-quality Christ-centered education to our children and grandchildren by including VCS in your will.
VCS partners with Thompson & Associates to offer confidential and complimentary estate planning consultations to our board members, administrators, faculty, staff, and community. Join my wife, Kris, myself, and others in discovering the most tax-efficient means of transferring your estate to benefit your family and your passions.
As a trusted member of our VCS community, please accept our gift to you and arrange your estate planning consultation with Darren Penny of Thompson & Associates. You may email advancement@vcs.net or call my office at 408-513-2503. If you have already included VCS in your planned giving, kindly inform us so we may include you in our Shechem Oak Society.
Looking forward,
Clifford E. Daugherty, Ed.D. President
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