Finding Nemo JR. - March 26 - March 27, 2026

Ridgebury Elementary School

 Who's Who 

  • Alec Schneider head shot

    Alec Schneider

    as Nemo

    Alec is nine years old and in 4th grade. He is excited to be playing the part of Nemo after making his musical theater debut last year as Michael in RES’s Peter Pan, Jr. Alec likes all things Harry Potter, playing video games, having fun with his friends, asking big questions, and making his little brother laugh.

  • Jameson Gmelin head shot

    Jameson Gmelin

    as Marlin

    New to RES this year, Jameson was very excited to get involved in extracurricular activities! Youngest of four to three older sisters: Kimberly and Alexis (10th Grade) & Brianna (it’s Grade), he is the first in his family to participate in the school musical. He plays the viola, and is striker for two soccer teams (AC Connecticut and SCORE travel) and plays basketball! He is an avid reader and Harry Potter series fan! When he’s not singing and acting, you can find him playing ping pong or video games with his buddies.

  • Sutton Bard head shot

    Sutton Bard

    as Dory

    This is fifth grader Sutton Bard's third performance on the RES stage. She previously played Iago in Aladdin, Tiger Lily in last year's production of Peter Pan and is super excited to be cast as this year's Dory! Sutton stays busy with basketball, soccer, cheerleading and lacrosse. This year is special in that her twin brother and sister have joined her on stage for her last curtain call at Ridgebury!

  • Emma Kirkpatrick head shot

    Emma Kirkpatrick

    as Coral / Moonfish 3

    Emma is 8 years old and in 3rd grade. She loves art, dancing, lacrosse, and field hockey. This is her first experience in theater and is excited to play the role of Coral!

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