ABOUT THE SHOW
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
AUDITIONS
Auditions for this production will take place on December 17th and 19th. Pre-registering is strongly recommended. Invitational callbacks will be on December 20th.
The initial audition will consist of a singing audition (please review the requirements below). The invitational callbacks will include dance, singing, and readings from the script. We will be casting ages 6-14.
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a 32 bar ( approximately 60 second) cut from a song that fits the style of the show and suits your voice. This is a comedic, modern musical, so please consider songs from similar musicals like Disney movies and musicals, like The Addams Family, Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, 13: The Musical, Fun Home, Catch Me if You Can, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies, Seussical, Bat Boy, or Hairspray. Selections from the show are also encouraged. We strongly suggest singing something that shows your comedic timing. Avoid musicals from very different genres (“The Sound of Music”, for example, will not tell us how your voice will fit into this show!)
Your audition song should be memorized and show your ability to portray the character’s emotions, mannerisms, etc. Dance will not be done until the invitational callback. Please bring a device to play your accompaniment track on, such as a smartphone.
Please note: There is a $175 tuition to participate in this MainStage production. If the tuition would create a hardship for your family, please apply for a scholarship.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be held 3 times per week: Sundays 1-4, and Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-8:30. Tech Week rehearsals are mandatory and will be Sun, March 9th through March 13th, 5-9pm.
PERFORMANCES (March 14-23)
Friday, March 14 | 7pm
Saturday, March 15| 2pm
Sunday, March 16 | 2pm
School Show
Thursday, March 20 | 10am
Friday, March 21 | 7pm
Saturday, March 22 | 2pm
Sunday, March 23 | 2pm