Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey 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.
Russell Clayton
(Tad, Crush, Nigel, and Others)
Russell is excited to be part of Finding Nemo at TCR. Russell encourages the audience to sit back and relax, enjoy the ride and 'Go with the Flow' Russell would like to thank the Directors and Cast for all the work they put into the show and he would like to thank his friends, family, and co-workers for all the support!
Lauren Fenwick
(Coral, Tad’s Parent, Anchor, Gurgle, and Others)
Lauren is thrilled to continue her adventures under the sea in Disney's Finding Nemo. Most recently, she made waves in The Little Mermaid (Ursula) and is excited to dive into another production. Lauren graduated from Coe College with a degree in K–12 Music Education this spring and will begin teaching K–5 music this fall at Johnson STEAM Academy and Wright Elementary in Cedar Rapids. She would like to thank her mom, sister and Aunt Lesa for their constant support. Enjoy the show!
Blakelyn Kroemer
(Pearl, Peach, Squirt, and Others)
Blakelyn is extremely excited to be performing with TCR again! Previous TCR credits include Matilda (Lavender) and The Wolves (#8). She is now a student at the University of Northern Iowa but was a part of her Kennedy High School Theater and Show Choir. She thanks her family and friends for their endless love and support (especially her beautiful mama).
Jonathan Neswick
(Professor Ray, Bruce, Gill, and Others)
Jonathan is thrilled and grateful to be performing in his first outdoor show with Disney's Finding Nemo! Previous TCR credits include The Little Mermaid (Ensemble), Frozen (Pabbie/Ensemble), Little Shop of Horrors (Skip Snip/Ensemble), and music director of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! In his spare time, Jonathan teaches middle school music & enjoys golf, pickleball, pinball, getting outside, and spending time with friends and family. We hope you enjoy the Big Blue World!
Eloise Prince
(Dory, Sheldon’s Parent)
Eloise Prince is ecstatic to be performing with TCR on the Brucemore stage! Previous credits include Fiddler On The Roof (Hodel)(RTC), The Little Mermaid (Ariel)(TCR), Merrily We Roll Along (Scotty)(RTC), Urinetown (Penelope Pennywise)(Kirkwood), Tales from the Writers Room (Guest Actor)(SPT Theatre), In The Garden (Evie)(Brucemore), Elliot Ness (Radio Singer)(RTC), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky)(RTC), and Parade (Lola Stover)(RTC). Enjoy the show!
Sam Shannon
(Nemo)
Sam is ecstatic to be back at TCR, and she is SO grateful to be in this show. Sam has always loved Disney’s Finding Nemo, and Nemo is one of her dream roles. Other credits for Sam are 2019’s Matilda (Matilda), School of Rock (Summer), and The Sound of Music (Briggita). Sam would like to thank the directorial and creative teams. She would also like to thank her parents for their unconditional support.
Greg Smith
(Marlin)
This is Greg's fourth production at the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater. The last two productions were in conjunction with TCR - A Little Night Music and Bright Star. His hobbies include collecting Magic the Gathering cards and making silly YouTube videos. He would like to thank his wife, Marcia, his four children, parents and in-laws. His passion for telling stories would not be possible without their continuous love and support.
Jenub Wan
(Sheldon, Chum, Bloat, and Others)
Jenub Wan is excited to dive under the sea with this incredible cast in Disney's Finding Nemo! Previous credits include The Little Mermaid (Jetsam), Frozen (Bishop/Ensemble Dance Captain), and Little Shop of Horrors (Urchin). He is most thrilled about returning to the Brucemore stage, not having performed here since 2024. When not on stage, Jenub works in hospitality and enjoys exploring new creative opportunities. Special thanks to family, friends, and everyone who continues to support the arts!