The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.™
Finding Nemo Jr.
We're excited to announce that Finding Nemo Jr is our 2026 summer musical. This marks our 37th musical!
Roles for teens, tweens and kids of all ages.
The show is for boys and girls ages 7 - 17. You don't need any special talents, skills, or experience to participate! 🌟 Auditions are fun, low-pressure, and everyone gets a part!
🎭 Plus, we've designed an easy, parent-friendly schedule in a fun, friendly environment, so you can enjoy the experience without any stress.
🎭 Plus, we've designed an easy, parent-friendly schedule in a fun, friendly environment, so you can enjoy the experience without any stress.
Enhance your Finding Nemo Jr. experience! Cast members can enroll in our exclusive dance class designed to improve their dance skills.
Add a Cast Members-Only Dance Class:
This package includes enrollment in our Summer 2026 musical, Finding Nemo Jr., plus a cast members-only Dance Class on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM (right before rehearsal), saving you $50.00!
Perfect for cast members who love to dance or want to improve their skills, this class—taught by show choreographer and Academy Dance Teacher Ms. Claire—focuses on learning choreography, building stage presence, and developing movement skills for the production.
Add a Cast Members-Only Dance Class:
This package includes enrollment in our Summer 2026 musical, Finding Nemo Jr., plus a cast members-only Dance Class on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM (right before rehearsal), saving you $50.00!
Perfect for cast members who love to dance or want to improve their skills, this class—taught by show choreographer and Academy Dance Teacher Ms. Claire—focuses on learning choreography, building stage presence, and developing movement skills for the production.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held at:
The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.
350 E. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559.
Schedule:
Tuesday: July 7 - August 4, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: July 8 - August 5, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: July 9 - August 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Performances:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Performance Location:
Mario Parente Theatre
1S325 Ardmore Avenue
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Tech Week:
August 10 - 12, 2026
Tuition:
$497
Payment plans are available.
Call for more information.
Refunds
100% refund by 6/15/26
50% refund 6/6/26 through 6/20/26
After 6/21/26 tuition is nonrefundable
Refund requests must be done in writing via email.
Send refund requests to: [email protected]
Auditions:
TBD
Auditions are only open to registered cast members.
Free Audition Workshops:
Take the Mystery Out of Auditioning!
The Academy of Music and Art is hosting two free audition workshops for Finding Nemo Jr.!
These workshops will cover singing, choreography, and audition preparation to help students feel confident and ready.
The audition workshops are Wednesday, June 17.
The workshop is for boys and girls ages 7 to 17.
Join us and take the first step toward an amazing audition! 🎶✨
Rehearsals will be held at:
The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.
350 E. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559.
Schedule:
Tuesday: July 7 - August 4, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: July 8 - August 5, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: July 9 - August 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Performances:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Performance Location:
Mario Parente Theatre
1S325 Ardmore Avenue
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Tech Week:
August 10 - 12, 2026
Tuition:
$497
Payment plans are available.
Call for more information.
Refunds
100% refund by 6/15/26
50% refund 6/6/26 through 6/20/26
After 6/21/26 tuition is nonrefundable
Refund requests must be done in writing via email.
Send refund requests to: [email protected]
Auditions:
TBD
Auditions are only open to registered cast members.
Free Audition Workshops:
Take the Mystery Out of Auditioning!
The Academy of Music and Art is hosting two free audition workshops for Finding Nemo Jr.!
These workshops will cover singing, choreography, and audition preparation to help students feel confident and ready.
The audition workshops are Wednesday, June 17.
The workshop is for boys and girls ages 7 to 17.
Join us and take the first step toward an amazing audition! 🎶✨
Finding Nemo Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
