World Upside Down Arts Studio Premiered Finding Nemo Jr.
World Upside Down Arts Studio premiered Finding Nemo Jr. the musical at The Younts Center for Performing Arts on May 12 at 8:00PM and on May 13 at 2:00PM. Tickets sold for $10/person. In case you’ve never seen the movie, here’s a quick recap.
Finding Nemo Jr. Recap
Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR.! This new stage musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure 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. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Directed by Tim St. Clair II
Finding Nemo Jr. the Musical
World Upside Down produced this show with Director Tim St. Clair II. Tim started the Mauldin Youth Theatre program in 2017 and the Mauldin Community Theater program in 2020, directing award-winning shows like In the Heights and Newsies. He was also the resident music director at the Greenville Theatre for 8 years. He has a BS in Vocal Performance from Northland University. Tim is the theater director and gives private lessons in theater and voice at our studio.
Tim directs our musical theater program which runs a fall and spring season providing students with training on all of the fundamentals of acting, choreography, voice, and stage performance.
Younts Center for Performing Arts
In 2017, the Cultural Arts Foundation acquired the Younts Center from the city and opened its first season. Under the direction of Executive Director Debbie Alphin, they present a variety of performances each season, including community theater, chorale and symphony performances. They also offer educational and outreach opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages. We are so thankful to use their beautiful venue for our show.
Our Proud Sponsors
World Upside Down Arts Studio premiered Finding Nemo Jr. with the support of our amazing sponsors. We are so thankful for their generous donations. If you would like to contribute to our theater program and become a sponsor, you can make a donation today!
