Auditions for the HSTEP production of

Shrek Jr., the Musical

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Directed by Hope Petty

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Audition dates:

ages 12 and under

Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 AM

ages 13 and up

Thursday, January 9 at 11:30 AM

Performance dates: May 10 - 17

Ages 8 and up, please.

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Please register here.

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Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

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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.

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AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are open to Home School students elementary through high school. 

Auditions for ages 8-12 will take place on January 7 at 11:30. 
Parents and those auditioning must arrive at 11:30 for a pre-audition information meeting. 

Auditions for ages 13-18 will take place on January 9 at 11:30. 
Parents and those auditioning must arrive at 11:30 for a pre-audition information meeting. 

Please prepare a 30 to 60 second singing audition. Please make sure that this is an instrumental accompaniment only  (No backing vocals).  No duet auditions will be considered.

Those auditioning will be taught a short dance combination as part of auditions. Please wear clothes and shoes you can move in. You may be asked to read from the script.                                        

PARENTS:
Please accompany your children to auditions. There will be a pre-audition meeting at 11:30 a.m. prior to auditions. 

A packet will be available with rehearsal and performance times, along with rules and guidelines for the program, that will require your signature. Enrollment is limited and only those cast will be eligible to register for the spring semester.  

Registration & first rehearsal will be January 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM for all those cast in the production. Registration fees are $30.00 for the spring semester.  For families with more than one student cast in the production,  additional students are $25.00 each.  Fees are due at registration.  Checks can be made out to MRC.

Rehearsals will take place at the Manchester Arts Center on Tuesdays 12:00 to 3:00 PM.  Depending on the week, occasionally rehearsals may begin as early as 11am as needed. 

Tech Week will be May 5-9.  Plan on having rehearsal all five days. This may change, but plan your schedules accordingly. Show dates are May 10-17. We will perform during the week for schools and groups. This schedule is fluid and will not be finalized until right before Tech Week. 

Please make sure that you list your main email. All information regarding the production will be sent through the Remind app.  
                                                    
We will be conducting closed rehearsals, parents may drop off and pick up their children in the front of the building. If have any questions, please contact us at hstepproduction@gmail.com.