Seeking Kids and Teens for "Shrek The Musical JR"

Auditions for "Shrek The Musical JR". Roles are available for actors ages 9–18. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Singing Prepare 12–16 bars of a song, preferably from the musical theatre repertoire. Bring 2 copies of piano/vocal sheet music for the live accompanist, with the section you will sing clearly marked. Do not choose a song from Shrek. No a cappella auditions—singing without accompaniment—will be heard. Younger actors will receive any special instructions with their audition confirmation. Acting Prepare a short, one-minute, memorized monologue from a published play or novel. Choose material suited to musical comedy. Demonstrate emotional range, clear diction, and theatrical expression. No songs or poems. No monologues from films or television shows. Auditionees should bring their calendars. All conflicts must be listed at auditions. The rehearsal schedule will be included with audition confirmations. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Actors are permitted up to four scheduled rehearsal conflicts. Attendance at all technical rehearsals is mandatory. Attendance at all performances is mandatory. Strike following the final performance is mandatory. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Orientation and first rehearsal: Monday, December 7, 2026 Orientation begins at 6:30 PM and is required for all first-time KCT participants. Rehearsal follows from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rehearsals are generally held Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Early weekday rehearsals run 7:00 PM–9:00 PM. Beginning January 11, weekday rehearsals run 6:00 PM–9:00 PM. Early Sunday rehearsals run 6:00 PM–9:00 PM. Beginning January 17, Sunday rehearsals run 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. There will be no rehearsals December 18 through January 2. Rehearsals resume Sunday, January 3. Actors should expect to attend most rehearsals. A detailed schedule will be provided with audition confirmations. MANDATORY TECHNICAL REHEARSALS Thursday, February 4 Sunday, February 7 Monday, February 8 Wednesday, February 10 Thursday, February 11 If interested, please apply.