Overview

A fin-filled musical adventure with a shark-tastic meal!

From the creator of Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, Finn is a heartwarming musical adventure about a young shark on the brink of growing up. As he prepares to join the fearsome Shark Guard, Finn can’t shake the feeling that he’s different from the other sharks. Deep inside, he discovers a colorful fish inside him—a part of himself that longs to sparkle, sing, and dance. As Finn embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure, he finds the courage to be himself! Fun for all ages!

“Did I just step into a Pixar animated film?… A vibrant and immersive musical experience” – DC Theater Arts

Introducing the PB&J Cafe

PB&J Cafe: A Dinner Theater for Kids! At the PB&J Cafe, young theatergoers will enjoy a meal during the performance and leave with autographs from their favorite characters. 

HOW IT WORKS:

A Meal with the Show – Each child will receive a meal featuring:

• A classic PB&J: Choice of Strawberry Uncrustable, Grape Uncrustable, or Sunbutter Jammies Grape (nut-free). Gluten Free and Vegan options also available! 
• A tasty side: Pirates Booty White Cheddar Corn Puffs (GF) or Goldfish Colors
• A sweet treat for dessert: Homemade Sugar Cookie (Nut Free) or Gluten Free Cookie 
• And a juice box: Apple, Juicy Juice

Grown-ups will enjoy a grazing table featuring a selection of hors d’oeuvres. Plus, our bar and concessions will be open for additional food and drink purchases.

Sensory-Friendly Performance

Sunday, May 17 at 4:00pm

Constellation offers select sensory-friendly performances for our Constellation for Kids series. This special performance is designed to create a theater experience that is welcoming to all families with children with sensory sensitivities. Tickets to Constellation’s sensory-friendly performances are Pay What You Will, meaning you get to choose your own ticket price (starting at $10, plus a $3 venue preservation fee). Sponsored by Unlocking the Spectrum.

Our sensory-friendly performance will be completely nut-free. We’ll provide a grazing table with a variety of pre-packaged snack options. For this performance only, families are welcome to bring their own food (within reason, no nuts allowed).

A STORY THAT WOULDN’T SINK

Why We’re Telling Finn’s Story

In February 2025, The Trump Kennedy Center announced the cancellation of a planned national tour of Finn, the children’s musical it commissioned and premiered in 2024. Despite playing to sold-out houses, the Center cited financial reasons for the decision. That explanation stood in contrast to the widely understood reality that Finn’s themes of inclusivity and belonging did not align with the current administration’s agenda.

After the announcement, the creators of the musical—Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond—released a joint statement on Instagram, saying: “While not a surprise given the events of the last week, it is a heartbreak. But we will not be silenced. And we will not abandon the kids we wrote this show for. They are already under attack from every side. We didn’t ask for this joy bomb of a show to be a part of the resistance, but here we are.”

Finn’s story didn’t end when plans changed. It found a new home—right here. Constellation is proud to be the first regional theater to produce Finn, affirming our belief in theater as a tool for fostering empathy, inclusion, and joy.

Community Events

Finn Sensory Bottles at the Monroe County Public Library (Downtown)

Saturday, April 18 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
For ages 5-10
Registration opens on March 19!

Dive into creativity with an under-the-sea craft adventure! Make your own sensory bottles to celebrate Finn, a shark who wants to sparkle and shine! This hands-on workshop invites participants to imagine their own fish character and build an underwater world to match—complete with colorful liquids, shimmering beads, and ocean-themed surprises. This program is inspired by Constellation Stage & Screen’s upcoming production of Finn (May 1–17).

Finn Family Night at Morgenstern’s Books 

Saturday, April 25 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
At Morgenstern’s Books (849 S Auto Mall Rd)
Everyone is welcome at this free event!

Constellation Stage & Screen is teaming up with Morgenstern Books for an under-the-sea themed Family Night in honor of Finn: A New Musical. Enjoy storytime with Constellation as we read The Rainbow Fish. Afterwards, build your own paper plate fish or shark, enjoy a sea-worthy treat, and learn more about their upcoming production.

Cast

Tucker Ransom (he/him)
Finn

Tucker Ransom is a performer, playwright, and recent graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a BA in Drama for Youth and Communities. His recent Constellation credits include Curious George: The Golden Meatball! (Man with the Yellow Hat) and Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat (Thad Mazinsky). Throughout 2024 and 2025, his original play Amusement Park on the Moon saw staged productions in both Bloomington and Chicago, and outside of theatre Tucker is a singer/songwriter and his latest album haven’t learned a thing can be streamed just about anywhere! Tucker is excited, honored, and grateful to Constellation for letting him be a part of such an important narrative, and would like to thank Macy, Olivia, Minjung, and Nayoung for sharing this excitement with him. Just keep swimming!

LillyBea Ireland (she/her)
Aggie

LillyBea Ireland is a recent graduate from the University of Southern Indiana with a B.A. in Theatre, German, and a Pre-Medicine certificate. Some of her highlighted shows include Xanadu (Kira/Clio), Title of Show (Heidi), Fun Home (Small Allison), and As You Like It (Celia). She also toured with Annie the Musical and is currently pursuing her M.B.A. in Marketing. I would love to thank my family for always being my biggest supporters!

Laura Rong (she/her)
Seasil

Laura is beyond excited to return to the Constellation stage! She served as choreographer for Next to Normal and Charlie Brown earlier in the season. Most recently, she was seen at the Milton Theatre as a swing, where she performed as Sheila. Other favorite credits include: Dance Nation (Ashlee), Legally Blonde (Serena), Reefer Madness (Mary Lane), and 4000 Miles (Amanda). She also danced in the Indy Symphony’s production of Yuletide Celebration, where she will return again this year. Love to friends, family, mentors and Thomas! BFA Musical Theatre Indiana University

Maggie Lynn Held (she/her)
Auntie / Ensemble 

Sophia Hoffman (she/her)
Bruce / Ensemble

Sophia Hoffman is so excited to join Constellation for their jaw-some production of Finn! She has previously appeared in Constellation for Kids’ productions Curious George: The Golden Meatball (2023) and Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat (2024).

Sam Durnil (he/him)
Roscoe / Ensemble

Sam is excited to join Constellation for the first time! A Bloomington native, he started his acting career in high school, performing for the 1st-5th graders at Sherwood Oaks. His recent acting credits include Rabbit Hole (Jason) and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead (Hamlet), both with Eclipse Productions. Sam would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support.

Sheryl Doades (she/her)
Lola / Ensemble

Originally from Long Island, New York, Sheryl has performed, directed, and created theatre across the U.S., Canada, and overseas. She is thrilled to make her on-stage debut for Constellation and make waves with this fin-tastic cast and crew! Local credits include: Off Night Productions’ Hurricane Diane (Diane) and POTUS (Jean), Shawnee Theatre’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), Bloomington Playwright’s Project’s The Enlightenment of Percival von Schmootz (Mother) and Lost Letters (Ava/Dart), Ivy Tech’s Evil Dead the Musical (Cheryl), Cardinal Stage Company’s Peter Pan (Warrior). Sheryl is also a Teaching Artist and proud member of Constellation’s Education Team.

Daniella Wheelock (she/her)
Director

Daniella Wheelock is Constellation’s Associate Artistic Director. She graduated magna cum laude from the Conservatory for Theatre Arts at Webster University with a degree in Directing and was an Emerging Professional Resident at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She has assistant directed at regional theaters across the Midwest, including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, and Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, in addition to directing around the country. Recent directing credits at Constellation include Wipeout and Webster’s B****.

Callie Rekas (she/her)
Choreographer 

Callie Rekas is a dance and drama educator, artist, and scholar. She earned her M.A. in Dance Education with an emphasis in Ballet Pedagogy at NYU and is currently pursuing her PhD in Arts Education at IU. Callie is a member of SAG-AFTRA, a committee member and frequent presenter for the National Dance Education Organization, and chairs the City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth. Callie is fully certified to teach the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum (Pre-Primary-Level 7) and has taught at Interlochen Arts Academy, American Youth Dance Theatre, the JKO School, and more. In January 2025, Callie co-founded BloomingArts Theatre Company, a pre-professional training ground for musical theatre students; for more information, please see www.bloomingartstheatre.com.

Cora Winstead (she/her)
Music Director

Cora Winstead is thrilled to serve as Music Director for Finn! A versatile music director, performer, and voice teacher, she brings a deep love of musical storytelling to every rehearsal room. She recently served as the Music Director for MCCT’s A Grand Night for Singing. She has performed internationally in opera and musical theatre. Favorite credits include Girl in Once, and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro. Locally, she was featured in Off-Night Productions’ Love Songs, Reimagined. Cora majored in Music theatre at Oklahoma City University, and holds graduate degrees in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Texas State and Indiana University. Love to Andrew, who has always believed in her.