Rockford University Stages Finding Nemo Jr. Production, with Kid Cast

Rockford University stages Finding Nemo Jr. production, with kid cast

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — She talks to whales, forgets everything, and just keeps swimming. But for one young Rockford performer, the role of Dory in Rockford University's production of Finding Nemo, Jr. is an experience she won't forget. While some kids are kicking back while school is out for the summer, Alexis Stone is spending her break memorizing lines, learning choreography, and building confidence on the stage. "I first started when I was n…

A homecoming for an award-winning animated filmmaker

Rockport native Andrew Stanton, a co-writer of the animated film “Finding Nemo,” will attend a Rockport Music family film event Wednesday, July 2, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St.