Medina 5th, 6th graders performing Finding Nemo

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MEDINA – A cast of 91 fifth- and sixth-graders at Clifford Wise Intermediate School is performing Finding Nemo KIDS, a musical, this evening and Friday at 7 p.m.

The 45-minute musical is the based on a beloved Pixar film from 2003, Finding Nemo. The musical is designed for elementary school-aged performers. The cast is led by Anna Ferlito, Morgan Janese, Renee Copperthite, Demerise Eadie and Jeanette Sheliga.

“This is the event that most students look forward to each year!” said Ferlito, a Medina music teacher and the musical director. “It is so exciting to watch them put together a show from start to finish and be proud of their production. It’s amazing to be a part of a community that supports the arts and encourages students to explore their musical abilities!”

This is the third production at Clifford Wise Intermediate School as part of their 5th and 6th grade Performing Arts Program. Other productions included Aladdin Jr. and The Jungle Book kids.

“Over the past two years we have seen tremendous growth in the High School Musical Theater program as a result of equipping students with theatrical fundamentals in the younger grades,” Ferlito said. “The kids love when high school students come and work with them on singing, stage presence, choreography, etc, and we love when the kids already feel connected to the vocal program when they enter high school.”

For information on purchasing tickets please email Musical Director Anna Ferlito at aferlito@medinacsd or call (585) 798-2700 ext. 6204.

Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo KIDS is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.