Dear Parents and Nemo Cast, 

Congratulations on becoming part of our cast and crew of Finding Nemo Jr.  We are super excited to have you on board for what is going to be a great adventure and showcase of local talent!   Please complete the Parent/Student Information Form (emergency medicine info, shirt size , volunteer etc) ASAP  https://forms.gle/8tE23w898Nox4Vzj9

Introductions of Directors: 

Director-Irina Zaurov has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in the theatre realm. She holds Master’s degrees in Performing Arts and Theater from Moscow. Throughout the years, Irina has taught thousands of Sylvania Youth the joys of theatre.   

Voice Director-Ella Orr is a senior Theatre major at the University of Toledo. Ella takes vocal lessons from Broadway's Kerry Butler and has had the opportunity to sing as a background vocalist for some shows of the “Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now” national tour. 

Choreographer-Alyx Fisher- is a graduate of the musical theater program at BGSU. She has both performed and choreographed for several community theaters in the Toledo area. This is her fifth time choreographing shows for Sylvania Arts, and she is very much looking forward to it.

Assistant Stage Director-Chad (CJ) Stallsworth Jr.-Chad has been a rising star in local stage productions and a valued alumni of Sylvania Arts productions. 

Sets/Production-Ken Dymond is the Ex. Director of Sylvania Arts and a retired high school teacher of 38 years. 

Rehearsals:  We practice at Epworth from 5 to 7:30 M-Acting, T-Dance, W-Singing

Please bring your own water bottle, #2 pencils for marking your script, and appropriate shoes for dance (tennis shoes for example).  Scripts can only be marked with a #2 pencils and then erased when turning in the script.  All unreturned scripts will be charged a $20 fee. 

Please, if you are sick stay home!  We don’t want to pass illness to the cast.  Let us know through text (419-517-0118 Sylvania Arts) or email that you will miss (sylvaniaarts@gmail.com)

Parents, please come into the building and pick up your child.  We cannot send kids out into the parking lot to meet you, you must come in to get them for everyone’s protection. 

If someone is being picked up by a different person than usual or getting a ride with a cast member, please send a note to let us know. 

Cast members should practice at home memorizing their lines and songs/dance steps. We recommend 20 min a day at a minimum.   We will share recordings and links that may help with this. 

Important Dates:

Aug 18-Mandatory parent meeting and read through

Please bring a #2 pencil to mark your script.

Aug 28-Participation fee (link) is due to Sylvania Arts online or check (we prefer a check it lowers or expenses) $145 First child, $125 for second child in the family (see Mr. D for scholarship info)

Aug. 18-Oct. 15-Rehearsals.  We may add a few Sundays in October. 

Sept. 28-All ads (business, personal, shoutouts) for the program are due 

Sept 28-off book rehearsals begin

Oct. 2-possible promotion event in the evening in downtown Sylvania during their First Friday Event

Oct. 12-Stargrams due

Oct 18-possible promotion event and thank you at Epworth Church

Oct. 19-21 Tech Week at Franciscan Theater Lourdes Univ. 

Oct. 22-Dress Rehearsal

Oct. 23-Performance 7 pm 

Oct. 24-Performances at 2 and 7 pm 

Oct. 25-Take down/strike sets and cleanup 

Cast Party TBD

Epworth United Methodist Church facilities/behavior-a HUGE thank you to Epworth for allowing us the space for rehearsals and your continued support of our children’s programs. Please treat the facilities with kindness.  Food may only be consumed in the commons area.   Be courteous of other events that may coincide with our rehearsals.  We expect all students will treat each other with respect without bullying, spreading rumors, making fun of cast members or talking back to the directors.  Failure to behave can result in removal from the cast.  

Ads for Program-if you own a business or have a connection to a business that may want to support us while promoting their brand, there is an opportunity to purchase ad space. See Ken for information on business ads.  Personal ads will also be offered at a steep discount for family and friends along with shoutouts and stargram. More info on that will come in September. 

Costumes-Irina will be working on creating our costumes for this show and your participation fees will cover those expenses.  She would love a dedicated parent(s) to help with this huge task!  As with all theater productions some basic pieces are the responsibility of the family.  Girls will need black shirts (long sleeve preferred) and black leggings.  The boys will need long sleeve black shirts and possibly black pants. Everyone will need black character shoes or dance/jazz/ballet shoes.  Please let us know if there are issues around providing such materials. 

Volunteer spots are necessary and required of all parents/families.  Please see the list in your Info Form.