Shrek Jr
Coming to Crossroads Drama this fall!
Auditions: Thursday, September 10th 4:00-7:00pm
**Everyone who registers for this production will be cast. Auditions are for placement only.**
Everyone will be notified of their roles via email by the next day. The finalized cast list will be posted on Saturday.
Grades: 1st - 10th grade
Tuition: $450
**Everyone who registers for this production will be cast. Auditions are for placement only.**
Everyone will be notified of their roles via email by the next day. The finalized cast list will be posted on Saturday.
Grades: 1st - 10th grade
Tuition: $450
Rehearsals:
Friday, November 13, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 PM (HOLD Show
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm starting Tuesday, September 15
- Saturdays starting 2:00-5:00pm starting Saturday, October 3
Friday, November 13, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 PM (HOLD Show
Plot Summary:
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.
Connection to the Gospel:
Shrek The Musical JR. connects strongly to the Gospel message found in 1 Samuel 16:7 “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and the fairytale creatures don’t fit in Lord Farquaad’s kingdom, but they learn that their true worth comes from who they are on the inside rather than how others see them. Their journey reflects the Christian message that God loves and values every person fully and calls us to show compassion to others, especially those who feel like outsiders. Shrek Jr. encourages audiences to embrace themselves for who they are, not how they look, celebrate differences, and recognize the dignity and purpose in every individual.
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.
Connection to the Gospel:
Shrek The Musical JR. connects strongly to the Gospel message found in 1 Samuel 16:7 “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and the fairytale creatures don’t fit in Lord Farquaad’s kingdom, but they learn that their true worth comes from who they are on the inside rather than how others see them. Their journey reflects the Christian message that God loves and values every person fully and calls us to show compassion to others, especially those who feel like outsiders. Shrek Jr. encourages audiences to embrace themselves for who they are, not how they look, celebrate differences, and recognize the dignity and purpose in every individual.
What to Prepare
- Please prepare 16-32 bars from a song from the show from the cuts posted to the audition material google drive. (Link below)
- Everyone auditioning will enter the room, slate (say their name, age, and what they are singing), sing 16-32 bars from their chosen cut with an accompanist, and be prepared to read selected sides from the show that will be posted in the audition materials drive as well as take part in a dance call in small groups.
- The audition dance will be taught in the audition room. There will be no callbacks, though some participants may be asked back into the audition room to read for different characters.
- Please bring jazz shoes if you have them or sneakers to the audition for the dance call.
