Shrek The Musical - Children's Ensemble Auditions
Event description
Shrek The Musical rehearsals are in full swing for our adult cast members! And now it's time for our talented children to join in the fun. This audition process is for children aged 10 and above.
In this audition, the children will learn a short dance, script and song and then audition in a group setting. No need to prepare anything prior but have a listen to 'Freak Flag' from the show. We ask that parents/carers please stay for the duration of this process.
Creative team members will be assessing children throughout the afternoon session and will decide which children are suitable to join the Shrek ensemble. PLEASE LET CREATIVE TEAM KNOW IF YOU DO NOT GIVE CONSENT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED/VIDEOED DURING AUDITIONS
It is important for parents and carers to carefully review the rehearsal schedule attached below, and know that, if their child is successful in securing a place within the ensemble, children must attend all scheduled rehearsal dates and be present at every night of tech week and all shows. There is a membership fee ($15 per child) and production levy fee ( Single Adult: $100 Single Youth (Under 18): $60 2 Youths (Under 18): $110 3 Youths (Under 18): $150 1 Adult/1 Youth (Under 18): $150 1 Adult/2 Youths (Under 18): $180 Whole family: $220)
It is also expected that a parent/guardian of each child will be available throughout the rehearsal schedule, during tech week and within the shows. This may be; volunteering with supervision of children, help with cleaning and organisation of the town hall and anything else where help is required. A PARENT/CARER IS EXPECTED TO STAY AND BE PRESENT FOR BUMP OUT FROM TOWN HALL FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF SUNDAY 24TH SHOW. Parents/carers who can not fulfil their volunteering requirements may jeopardise their child’s ability to be involved in the show.
Show weekend is 22-24 August 2025 with three shows booked in for Friday 22nd evening, Saturday 23rd evening and Sunday 24th morning
It is possible that a fourth show, Saturday 23rd morning, will be added if ticket sales do well
This will be communicated closer to the show weekend, but please ensure you and your child are available for this time slot.
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Tuesday 10th June | 5-6.30 | Children’s Audition | |||
7-9pm | All cast Wedding scene
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Thursday 12th June | 7-9pm | Farquaad, Gingy, Thelonius, Guards, Greeter, Act 1 Scene 4 and 5 Act 2 Scene 2
| Dancers & Fiona Morning Person | Band | |
Friday 13th June | Children attending | 9am-2pm | Children’s Workshop | ||
Sunday 15th June | 1-4pm |
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| Band | |
Tuesday 17th June | Children attending | 7-9pm Kids to leave at 8
| Full Cast I’m a Believer
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Thursday 19th June | 7-9 | Donkey, Dragon, Dragon Singers & Knights Forever | Dancers Revise and practice | Band | |
Sunday 22nd June | 1-4pm |
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Tuesday 24th June | Children Attending | 7-9pm Kids to leave at 8
| Fairy Tale Creatures No Shrek, Fiona, Donkey or Farquaad
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Thursday 26th June | 7-9pm | Farquaad, Fiona, Shrek Donkey Act 2 scene 6 Sing and block
| Forever Dragon, Dragon singers, knights, skeletons, donkey | Band | |
Sunday 29th June | Children attending | 3-6 | Full Cast Run Show |
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Holidays | |||||
Thursday 10th July | possible children attending | TBA |
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Sunday 13th July | possible children attending | TBA |
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Rehearsals to be held at Town Hall from now on. | |||||
Tuesday 15th July | children attending | 6-9pm Kids to leave at 7.30
| Fairy Tale Creatures
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Thursday 17th July | 6-9pm | Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Farquaad, Revise Songs | Farquaad, and Dancers
Ballad of Farquad
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Sunday 20th July | 1-6pm | Full Cast and Band Sitzprobe | |||
Tuesday 22nd July | children attending | 6-9pm Kids to leave at 7.30 | Full Cast (no Farquaad or Fiona)
| Travel Song additions |
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Thursday 24th July | 6-9 | Fiona + teen and young Fionas
| Dancers, Revise and practice
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Sunday 27th July | children attending | 1-6 | Full Cast Act 1 Scene 1-3 Act 2 Scene 7-End | Costume Call & Photos | Band |
Tuesday 29th July | children attending | 6-9 Kids to leave at 7.30 | Fairy Tale Creatures
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Thursday 31st July | 6-9 | Shrek Donkey Fiona Scenes and songs as needed
| Dancers review | Band | |
Sunday 3rd August | children attending | 10-6 | Full Cast | ||
Tuesday 5th August | children attending | 6-9 | Fairy Tale Creatures
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Thursday 7th August | 6-9 | Shrek, Donkey, Fiona (TBC) | |||
Sunday 10th August | children attending | 10-6 | Full Cast | ||
Tuesday 12 August | All day | Bump in | |||
| children attending | 6-10 Kids to leave at 8 | Full Cast | ||
Thursday 14th August | children attending | 6-10 | Full Cast | ||
Sunday 17th August | children attending | 10-6 | Full Cast | ||
Tech Week | |||||
Monday 18th | children attending | 6-10 | Full Cast | ||
Tuesady 19th | children attending | 6-10 | Full Cast | ||
Wednesday 20th | children attending | 6-10 | Full Cast | ||
Thursday 21st | children attending | 6-10 | Full Cast | ||
Shows | |||||
Friday | Children attending | TBD | Full Cast | ||
Saturday | Children attending | TBD | Full Cast | ||
Sunday | Children attending | TBD | Full Cast |
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