Production and Audition information for SHREK The Musical (TYA 2 act version) will run 3 weekends, Sept 8-9, 14-16 & 21-23 at the Peace Center Gunter Theatre.

Director: Betsy Bisson Music Director: Manny Houston Choreographer: Lauren Imhoff

For this production we are looking for 4th grade to adults for all roles. ALL ROLES SING AND DANCE Anticipated cast size = 25-30

THE ROLE OF DONKEY HAS BEEN CAST & WILL BE PLAYED BY MANNY HOUSTON

Shrek A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. Princess Fiona The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. (There are also young and teen versions of her.) Lord Farquaad The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. Dragon A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter. Gingy A gingerbread man (or woman) initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Pinocchio The leader of the fairytale creatures. He (or she) is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.

Ensemble Young Fiona & Teen Fiona. Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats.

Song Samples - https://www.mtishows.com/shrek-the-musical-tya

AUDITIONS: Sun, May 20 at 2pm OR 4pm Call-backs will be May 20th in the evening. If you cannot attend the auditions/callbacks on May 20th, you may submit a video audition link prior to May 20th – betsy@scchildrenstheatre.org (ONLY if you absolutely cannot come to the afternoon audition times, a few audition slots will be held by appointment only at 6:30pm--email Vanessa@scchildrenstheatre.org.)

LOCATION: SCCT Temporary Headquarters, 1200 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29611

PREPARATION: All auditionees should prepare 16 bars of a memorized song to sing with accompaniment that shows off acting choices rather than ballads—this musical is upbeat, energetic. YOU MUST BRING SHEET MUSIC IN THE CORRECT KEY for the accompanist—no one may sing a capella. Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the back of the audition form—conflicts may not be added after casting. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BRING A NON-RETURNABLE PHOTO.

ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals will occur – though not every day, Mon-Thur evenings, late June (skip early to mid July) and then late-July through August (typically in the 6:30-9pm range). Tech Week is Sept 2-7—conflicts are not allowed during tech week.

QUESTIONS: Call Vanessa at 864-235-2885, ext. 100

5/9/18

 IMPORTANT NOTICE – DATES & TIMES ‐ Please read carefully 

 Welcome to auditions for Shrek The Musical We ask that everyone read this information carefully as it contains important dates and information that is essential for you to know before making a commitment to this production. 

  CALL BACKS‐ will be SUNDAY, MAY 20 in the evening if needed. Material will be provided. Those needed for 

call backs will be notified during their audition. If you are not invited to call backs, it does NOT mean you did not get cast. 

EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS NEEDS TO CHECK THE CAST LIST!!  If you didn’t get called back, do not assume you did not get cast.  

THE CAST LIST for Shrek The Musical will be posted on the auditions page of our website https://scchildrenstheatre.org/auditions/ on WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 AFTER 12PM.  

ORIENTATION will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 5. All cast members and parents of children under 18 are asked to attend. You will have the opportunity to order show memorabilia that night. All roles will receive script that will require a $5 paper & print fee.  Please come prepared to pay for script deposit TUESDAY, JUNE 5– checks are preferred. Scripts will be yours to keep and payment can be made with memorabilia orders.  

SAFE STAGE POLICY: SCCT has adopted a policy in which all cast members and volunteers over 18 years of age must undergo a voluntary criminal background check and be screened through the National Sex Offender Registry to ensure that all SCCT participants are safe while involved in our programs.  If cast, the details of this will be explained at orientation and identification and authorization will be needed 

Rehearsals will occur June 18‐28 & July 16‐Aug 30 – though not every day—Mon.‐Thurs. evenings (typically in the 6:30‐9:30pm range) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN COMMIT TO THIS SCHEDULE! NO ONE CAN MISS REHEARSAL DURING TECH/DRESS WEEK (SEPT. 2‐7) OR PERFORMANCES. Rehearsal dates and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Directors.  

Parent Volunteers play a vital role in every SCCT production and volunteering also makes sharing the experience with your children all the more special. Parents are asked to commit a portion of volunteer service on building/painting, costuming, marketing assistance with poster distribution, load‐in/out, dressing room attendants, and/or backdoor. Thank you in advance for your commitment to the success of your child & SCCT’s production of Shrek The Musical 

 DIRECTOR’S NOTE:  South Carolina Children’s Theatre is unique in its mission to provide opportunities for experience in theatre arts to as many children as possible. Parents often times play a huge part in this success by helping the child understand that size, age, appearance and gender can play a crucial part in casting – it’s not always just talent that we have to consider.  If your name does not appear on the cast list, there will be numerous other productions for which your child will be eligible, and we urge you to come back for another audition in the future. Thank you!   

Betsy Bisson – Director

Shrek The Musicalwill be presented in the Gunter Theatre of the Peace Center.  

Tech Week – Sept. 2‐7 (Sunday‐Friday) Tech rehearsals occur every evening the week prior to opening. Conflicts are not allowed during Tech Week or Performances.1st Week Performances Sat, Sept. 8 at 10am  Sat, Sept. 8 at 1:30pm  Sun, Sept. 9 at 1:30pm Sun, Sept. 9 at 5:30pm 

2nd Week Performances Friday, Sept. 14 at 7pm ‐ TBA  Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10am  Sat, Sept. 15 at 1:30pm Sat, Sept. 15 at 5:30pm ‐ TBA  Sun, Sept. 16 at 1:30pm

2nd Week Performances Friday, Sept. 21 at 7pm ‐ TBA  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10am  Sat, Sept. 22 at 1:30pm Sat, Sept. 22 at 5:30pm ‐ TBA  Sun, Sept. 23 at 1:30pm

Bring this form completed to the audition.

Sun, May 20th at 2pm OR 4pm

Name of Production SHREK (a musical) AUDITION#

I am auditioning for: ___I am only interested in the role(s) ________________________________________________

___I would consider an ensemble/supporting role Auditionee’s Full Name ________________________________________________ Date of birth Age For 4th Grade & up _____Grade _____Male _____Female _________Height (in feet and inches please)

Names and ages of other family members auditioning

Birthdate of Youngest Child in the Home – even if not the auditionee (used as “key” for SCCT database)

Talent and Theatrical Experience: ___Drama___Years ___Voice___Years ___Dance___Years

Is this your first time auditioning for South Carolina Children’s Theatre ___Yes ___No

How many SCCT productions have you auditioned for? ___ The last SCCT production you auditioned for?

What is the most recent SCCT production you have been cast in? Other theatre experience:

Have you participated in one of our classes in the last year? ___Yes ___No

Please check areas of interest for future mailings: Education Character Breakfast Caribbean Crush (Adult Social Event)

Personal Information AUDITIONEE: (Must be filled out) ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP_____________ PRIMARY PHONE Additional PHONE ____________________________ E-MAIL Additional E-MAIL EMPLOYER SPOUSE CHILDREN_________________________________

For Auditionees under 21(Must be filled out) SCHOOL NAME ____________________________________ PARENT E-MAIL_____________________________________ Parent _______________________________ phone Employer ___________________________ Parent _______________________________ phone Employer ___________________________

READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY AND PLEASE SIGN WHERE INDICATED

SAFE STAGE POLICY: SCCT has adopted a policy in which all cast members and volunteers over 18 years of age must undergo a voluntary criminal background check and be screened through the National Sex Offender Registry to ensure that all SCCT participants are safe while involved in our programs. If cast, the details of this will be explained at orientation and identification and authorization will be needed.

ATTENDANCE: Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals they are scheduled for & are required to attend all performances. Cast members with more than 2 absences/tardies will be released from the cast. Tech rehearsals are long & will occur on ALL the evenings of the week leading to opening—no conflicts allowed. PLEASE LIST ANY CONFLICTS YOU KNOW YOU WILL HAVE WITH THE POTENTIAL REHEARSAL DATE/TIMES ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM.

If either my child or I am selected for the cast of this production, I/he/she will abide by the attendance policies described above.

_______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Parent Signature Auditionee Signature

VOLUNTEERING: Parent Volunteers play a vital role in every SCCT production therefore we ask parents to commit to 10 hours of volunteer service when help is needed on building/painting, costuming, load-in/out and possibly marketing, ALSO, if your child is 14 or under you are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 dressing room attendant and/or backdoor shifts during Tech Week & the run of show.  Unless specified otherwise ushering does not count towards expected volunteer commitments. ____Yes ____No (If “no,” please provide the reason why.)

Parent Signature

For this production we are looking for 4th grade to adults for all roles. ALL roles sing and dance. Anticipated cast size = 25-30

LIST CONFLICTS BELOWTues, June 5 6:40-7:30pm ORIENTATION

Mon, June 18 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENTues, June 19 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENWed, June 20 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENThur, June 21 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENMon, June 25 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENTues, June 26 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENWed, June 27 6:45-9:30pm Music LAURENThur, June 28 6:45-9:30pm Sing Thru LAUREN

Mon, July 16 6:45-9:30pm TBD MANNY & LAUREN Tues, July 17 6:45-9:30pm TBD MANNY & LAUREN Wed, July 18 6:45-9:30pm TBD MANNY & LAUREN Thur, July 19 6:45-9:30pm TBD MANNY & LAUREN Mon, July 23 6:45-9:30pm Music Review LAURENTues, July 24 6:45-9:30pm Staging LAURENWed, July 25 6:45-9:30pm Staging LAURENThur, July 26 6:45-9:30pm Staging LAURENMon, July 30 6:45-9:30pm Choreo Tues, July 31 6:45-9:30pm Choreo Wed, Aug 1 6:45-9:30pm Choreo Thur, Aug 2 6:45-9:30pm Choreo Mon, Aug 6 6:45-9:30pm Choreo Tues, Aug 7 6:45-9:30pm Work Wed, Aug 8 6:45-9:30pm WorkThur, Aug 9 6:45-9:30pm Work Sun, Aug 12 2-6pm Work Mon, Aug 13 6:45-9:30pm Work Tues, Aug 14 6:45-9:30pm Work Wed, Aug 15 6:45-9:30pm Work Thur, Aug 16 6:45-9:30pm WorkSun, Aug 19 2-6pm Work Mon, Aug 20 6:45-9:30pm TBD 1st Day of G-ville Co SchoolTues, Aug 21 6:45-9:30pm Work Wed, Aug 22 6:45-9:30pm Work LAURENThur, Aug 23 6:45-9:30pm Work Sun, Aug 26 2-6pm TBD Costumes Mon, Aug 27 6:45-9:30pm Run thru Tues, Aug 28 6:45-9:30pm Run thru Wed, Aug 29 6:45-9:30pm Run thruThur, Aug 30 6:45-9:30pm Run thru Sept 2-7 6-10pm Tech Tech rehearsals at the Gunter—no conflicts allowed

PERFORMANCES Sat, Sept 8th at 10am, 1:30pm and Sun, Sept 9th at 1:30pm & 5:30pm

TBA Added Fri, Sept 14th at 7pm, Sat, Sept 15th at 10am & 1:30pm TBA Added 5:30pm, Sun, Sept 16th at 1:30pm TBA Added Fri, Sept 21st at 7pm, Sat, Sept 22nd at 10am & 1:30pm TBA Added 5:30pm, Sun, Sept 23rd at 1:30pm

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