Audition Call – YPT’S 2026.27 Holiday Musical
Young People’s Theatre will be producing a Holiday Musical. The show will be directed by Herbie Barnes with Music Direction by Jeannie Wyse.
The show runs from November 26th to December 27th, 2026. Rehearsals begin on October 26th, 2026.
The first round of auditions will be held on April 27th and 28th, 2026 for the roles mentioned below. Any subsequent auditions or callbacks are TBD.
Application materials must be received through our website form below no later than noon on Friday April 17, 2025. The form is located at the bottom of this page – please scroll down.
Performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, and All Abilities are strongly encouraged to request an audition.
Puppetry skills, or the capacity to learn puppetry, are requisite for Actors #3-8.
Please also note that this production will be hiring adult professional performers for all roles.
Character Breakdown
ACTOR #1—Nemo
ACTOR #2—Marlin
ACTOR #3—Dory, Sheldon’s Parent
ACTOR #4—Pearl, Chum, Peach, Squirt, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, others)
ACTOR #5—Sheldon, Anchor, Bloat, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #6—Tad, Crush, Nigel, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #7—Coral, Tad’s Parent, Gurgle, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #8—Professor Ray, Bruce, Gill, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
Actor #1
Nemo
A curious young clownfish, born with a “lucky fin”, who brims with a sense of wonder and an eagerness for adventure
Vocal range – A3 – Eb5
Actor #2
Marlin
Nemo’s anxious and overprotective father, a clownfish who prefers the safety of his anemone to the unknowns of the open ocean.
The character is male and can be any race.
Vocal range: A2 – F4
Actor #3
Dory
An optimistic, bubbly, and sociable blue tang who experiences frequent short-term memory loss.
The character is female and can be any race.
Vocal range: G3 – F5
Actor #4
Pearl – one of the Reef Kids, an excitable and friendly flapjack octopus
Chum – One of Bruce’s loyal cronies, a determined shark committed to the “fish are friends” lifestyle
Peach – A mature, down-to-earth starfish who offers guidance and reassurance to all; Tank Gang
Squirt
Vocal range: B2 – Eb5
Actor #5
Sheldon – One of the Reef Kids, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble
Anchor – One of Bruce’s loyal cronies, a tough shark devoted to the “fish are friends” lifestyle
Bloat – An open-minded and supportive blowfish who is proud to be part of the Tank Gang
Vocal range: A3 – Eb5
Actor #6
Tad – One of the Reef Kids, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish
Crush – A laid-back and encouraging 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose
Nigel – A friendly Australian pelican who is proud to know all the happenings of Sydney Harbour
Vocal range: A3 – Eb5
Actor #7
Coral – Nemo’s brave mom and Marlin’s wife, strong and loving
The character is female and can be any race.
Gurgle – A nervous royal gramma fish who enjoys regulated cleanliness; a member of the Tank Gang
Vocal range: B3 – C5
Actor #8
Professor Ray – Nemo’s enthusiastic, encyclopedic stingray teacher
Bruce – The intimidating ringleader of the sharks who is dedicated to adopting a vegetarian diet
Gill – The relentless and inspiring Moorish idol fish and leader of the Tank Gang, with a set of battle scars and a torn fin, who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean
Vocal range: B2 – C5
Further inquiries can be directed to Stephen Colella, Associate Artistic Director & Literary Manager at: scolella@youngpeoplestheatre.org.