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Bedford County Players to stage ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

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Courtesy photo Preparing for the Bedford County Players’ production of Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” are (from left): front –– Corbin Ruddle, Laiken Hindinger, Jaxton Fuller, Fauna O’Rourke, Emerson Hartrampf, Lucas Shank, Carter Isgan, Logan Smith, Cooper O’Rourke, Brigid Salmon and Evalyn Barefoot; middle –– Elaina Myers, Lennon Kauffman, Bexley Swartz, Lily Horton, Mia Kleinertz, McCartney Kauffman, Ronald Yinkey, Dakota Whitfield, Landon Koontz, Aubrie Huber, Erin O’Rourke, Joseph Silva and Ruari Salmon; back –– Abbey Ebersole, Grace Yinkey, Stella Ebersole, Molly Damjanovich, Nathan Ebersole and Izzy Verdiglione. Missing from the photo are Patrick Rinard and Lilly Barnes.

The Bedford County Players invite audiences to dive into the big blue world for Disney's "Finding Nemo Jr.," performing July 17-26 at the Bedford County Playhouse, 1044 Centerville Road, Bedford.

Based on the beloved Disney and Pixar film, this heartwarming musical follows Marlin, an overprotective clownfish, as he embarks on an unforgettable ocean adventure to rescue his son, Nemo.

Along the way, Marlin teams up with the lovable and forgetful Dory and encounters colorful sea creatures, daring sharks, playful sea turtles and more as he learns the importance of courage, friendship and letting go.

Filled with memorable songs, vibrant characters and plenty of laughs, "Finding Nemo Jr." is a delightful family musical that audiences of all ages will enjoy.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Make reservations online at bedfordcountyplayers.org or by calling the box office at 814-623-7555.

The cast includes Molly Damjanovich as Marlin, Lennon Kauffman as Dory, Ronald Yinkey as Nemo, Dakota Whitfield as Bubbles, Stella Ebersole as Bloat, Abbey Ebersole as Gurgle, Erin O'Rourke as Peach, Lilly Barnes as Gill, Izzy Verdiglione as Nigel, Lily Horton as Bruce, Nathan Ebersole as Chum, Elaina Myers as Anchor, Patrick Rinard as Crush, Logan Smith as Squirt, Joseph Silva as Kai, Jaxton Fuller as Breeze, Grace Yinkey as Professor Ray, Emerson Hartrampf as Pearl, Aubrie Huber as Pearl's Mom, McCartney Kauffman as Sheldon, Corbin Ruddle as Sheldon's Dad, Cooper O'Rourke as Tad and Ruari Salmon as Tad's Dad.

The ensemble includes Brigid Salmon, Evalyn Barefoot, Laiken Hindinger, Lucas Shank, Bexley Swartz, Mia Kleinertz, Carter Isgan, Fauna O'Rourke and Landon Koontz.

The production crew includes Stephanie Curry, director; DJ Rinard, assistant director; Shannen Billie, music director; Robin Wilson, stage manager; Jenna Damjanovich, assistant stage manager; Sue Buttermark, costumes; Matt Godissart, technical director; Shane Lynn, set design and construction; Shane Lynn, lighting design; Stephanie Curry, props design; Wyatt Curry, junior props design; Matt Godissart, sound operator; Beth Ebersole, lighting operator; Shannen Billie, music and effects operator; Zack Ebersole, spotlight operator; Sara Litten, youth performer coordinator; Beth Ebersole, marketing and social media; Kari Dull, box office; Juleen Damjanovich, program design; and Deb Benton, lobby decor.

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