Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo can accomodate a vast range of cast sizes. The following is a breakdown of possible doubling for a cast of 8 actors:
ACTOR #1—Nemo
ACTOR #2—Marlin
ACTOR #3—Dory, Sheldon’s Parent
ACTOR #4—Pearl, Chum, Peach, Squirt, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, others)
ACTOR #5—Sheldon, Anchor, Bloat, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #6—Tad, Crush, Nigel, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #7—Coral, Tad’s Parent, Gurgle, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
ACTOR #8—Professor Ray, Bruce, Gill, Ensemble (Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, others)
More information on casting is in the Libretto.
Nemo's anxious and overprotective father, a clownfish who prefers the safety of his anemone to the unknowns of the open ocean.
A curious young clownfish, born with a "lucky fin", who brims with a sense of wonder and an eagerness for adventure
An optimistic, bubbly, and sociable blue tang who experiences frequent short-term memory loss
one of the Reef Kids, an excitable and friendly flapjack octopus
one of the Reef Kids, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble
one of the Reef Kids, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish
Nemo's enthusiastic, encyclopedic stingray teacher
The intimidating ringleader of the sharks who is dedicated to adopting a vegetarian diet
one of Bruce's loyal cronies, a tough shark devoted to the "fish are friends" lifestyle
One of Bruce's loyal cronies, a determined shark committed to the "fish are friends" lifestyle
The relentless and inspiring Moorish idol fish and leader of the Tank Gang, with a set of battle scars and a torn fin, who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean
A mature, down-to-earth starfish who offers guidance and rassurance to all; a member of the Tank Gang
An open-minded and supportive blowfish who is proud to be part of the Tank Gang
A nervous royal gramma fish who enjoys regulated cleanliness; a member of the tank gang
A laid-back and encouraging 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose
Nemo's brave mom and Marlin's wife, strong and loving
A friendly, sharp-eyed Australian pelican who is proud to know all the local happenings of Sydney Harbour
An assortment of ocean creatures in the big blue world, including the Reef Parents, Fish “Friends,” Moonfish, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, and various features (Angelfish, Barracuda, Grouper, Sea Turtle 1 & 2, Lobster1 & 2, Octopus 1 & 2, Electric Eel 1 & 2, Seashorse 1 & 2).