Academy Student Productions

Spring Student Production

PERFORM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

ATMTC Academy Student Productions follow the Maryland Fine Arts Standards providing a challenging outlet for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful, professional performers – including self-discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and self-confidence.

STUDENT PRODUCTION FOR GRADES 3-7

Participation in the final production is a key requirement of this program. Your child will collaborate with accomplished teaching artists to stage a full-scale, 90 minute musical. Through rehearsals focused on singing, dancing, and acting, they’ll gain the skills and confidence to light up the stage! 

Please note that for this program, casting is the sole discretion of the director, and every student will have a moment to shine onstage. 
 
With costumes, props, music, movement, and scene work, this exciting experience culminates in a performance for friends and family. To keep parents informed, weekly reports will outline whether their child is scheduled to rehearse that week. Please note that not all students will be called every week, and only two excused absences allowed for the duration of the production.
 
***Attendance of Placements, Tech Week, and all final performances is mandatory. Please do not sign up your child if they cannot fit all of these dates in their schedule.***

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.

Music and Lyrics by Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book by Lindsay Anderson
Based on the 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo Schedule:

Placements/Parent Meeting in Wintergreen Plaza (6:00-8:15pm): We will teach you all audition materials. Students do not need to prepare anything for placements. 
January 13-14, 2027

Rehearsals in Wintergreen Plaza (6:00-8:15pm):

Wednesday January 20
Thursday  January 21
Wednesday January 27
Thursday January 28
Wednesday February 3
Thursday February 4

Wednesdays:
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
April 7
April 14
April 21
April 28

Tech Week in Glen Echo (5:00-8:30PM): 
April 26-27, 2027

Performances in Glen Echo:
April 28, 2027 at 7pm
April 29, 2027 at 7pm
TBA April 30, 2027
TBA May 1, 2027

MEET THE DIRECTOR:

Melissa Wilson (she/her) is a local performer, writer, and teacher. After receiving her BA in Musical Theatre from Eastern Washington University, she moved across the country and has been thriving in the DMV theatre scene ever since. She loves working with kids and sharing her love of theatre with the next generation. She recently directed The Three Musketeers, Alice in Wonderland, and Wizard of Oz with Adventure Theatre MTC and is looking forward to what comes next. When she’s not in the classroom, she’s in her own rehearsals or spending time outside with friends. Recent acting credits include Phebe (As You Like It), Eleanor & Female Swing (Footloose), Samaritan (13 Suits), and Susan (Tick, Tick…Boom!). For the glory of God.