Put on a show with the Schauer School of the Arts! Experienced instructors and staff will take students through the process of putting on a musical which culminates in Schooltime Matinee and public Family Series performances. These performances are complete with costumes, scenery, playbooks, lights, and sound. Cast and crew opportunities are available for ages 7-18. Tuition fees apply.
Waiver Form is required in order to audition. Forms are available on our website, at the Schauer Arts Center Box Office, and on the day of auditions.
Schauer Rising Stars Presents: Shrek the Musical JR.
Ages 7–18
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the Musical Jr. is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
Performances
Schooltime Matinee Performance | Thursday, January 18 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
Public Performance | Friday, January 19 at 7:00 pm
Public Performance | Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Location: Schauer Arts Center | Ruth A. Knoll Theater
Auditions
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00–11:00 am (Ages 7–11) | 12:00–3:00 pm (Ages 12–18)
Audition is required for participation. There is no fee to audition. Pre-registration is required for the audition. Cast & Crew list will be posted by Monday, October 23 at 5:00 pm. Auditionees must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances to audition.
No deadline to register.
Waiver Form is required in order to audition. Forms are available on our website, at the Schauer Arts Center Box Office, and on the day of auditions.
Audition is required for participation. Pre-registration is required for the audition. There is no fee to audition and no preparation is required for the audition. Rising Stars Revue Cast will be posted by Wednesday, February 8.
The first rehearsal and parent meeting will be Thursday, October 26 from 4:30–6:30 pm in Pikes Peak, where cast/crew will receive detailed schedule information and read through the script. Rehearsals will run Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30–6:30 pm and occasional Saturdays 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Evening rehearsal times will be extended in the months of December and January.
Tech Crew
Students interested in being a tech crew member and assisting with “behind the scenes” production work should register for the audition and indicate interest in tech crew. The audition will be an opportunity for potential crew members to meet the director and assist with the audition process by checking students in, running audio for the audition process, etc. Crew member positions are available for students 12 years or older. Crew members are not required to attend rehearsals in October or November. Crew members can plan to attend rehearsals beginning in December.
Cast & Crew Member Tuition
Cast Member Tuition: $300 | Due November 3, 2023
Crew Member Tuition: $100 | Due November 3, 2023
Cast and Crew members will not be named in the program until tuition is paid.
Tuition includes Cast/Crew T-shirt, and two complimentary tickets for a public performance.
