Our
Auditions
Are you a high school student with a passion theatre? Auditioning for our Rising Stars theatre program is the perfect to showcase your talent and take your skills to the next level. Our friendly and professional team of instructors will guide you through the audition, providing valuable feedback and support along the way.
Shrek Auditions
Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved animated film. The story follows the grumpy ogre Shrek as he embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. Along the way, he meets a talkative donkey and discovers the true meaning of friendship and acceptance. With catchy songs and colorful characters, Shrek the Musical is a mustsee for audiences of all ages.
Auditions: November 4th
Callbacks: November 5-8th
Audition Process
1. PREPARE YOUR AUDITION
Prepare 16 -32 bars of a song of your choice.
-You may bring an accompaniment/karaoke track or sing A Capella (with no music).
-Sing any song you like that you feel best represents your vocal abilities.
-Consider the style of music in the show.
-Prepare one of the lines from the show audition sides HERE.
-Not all characters have monologues in the packet. Choose the one you think best demonstrates what you can do.
-Character breakdown can be found HERE.
-Line should be memorized.
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2. SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT
Sign up for your preferred audition time.
- Audition registration opens Tuesday October 15th.
- Auditions slots will be offered as individual 3 minute time slots.
- You must check in for your audition at least 20 minutes before your time slot, so please choose your time wisely.
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3. PREPARE THE AUDITION PACKET
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Audition Application Form (completed at home with Actor’s & Parent’s signature)
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Conflict Calendar (completed at home with Actor’s & Parent’s signature)
- Note: Actors are allowed NO MORE THEN 5 conflicts
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Copy of Grades
-Note: Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to participate.
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*Optional* Résumé of Acting Experience- Write on the back of your Audition Application form, or use your own template and attach to your application
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4. COMPLETE YOUR AUDITION
It’s audition time!
- Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before your audition time.
- When you arrive, you will check in, get your audition number, turn in your audition packet and have your photo taken.
- You will go into the theater one at a time to do your audition for the casting directors.
- The Callback List will be posted no later than 8pm November 4th on the Rising Stars website.
5. ATTEND YOUR CALLBACK
The final step! It’s time for call backs…
-All auditioners will receive at least one callback.
-Callback times for each character will be included on the Call Back List.
-Please carefully read over the full callback list- you may be asked to come in at multiple times for multiple characters.
-Callback material will be available on the website.
-Callbacks do not need to be memorized.
-Please be sure to learn the CALLBACK DANCE in addition to reviewing the scenes and songs for the specific character you are being called back for. ----ALL ACTORS on the callback list will be called to the dance callbacks on Thursday November 7th. We will review the dance combination at callbacks, but it is your responsibility to learn the combination at home ahead of time.
-Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your call back slot.
-HAVE FUN! The directors want to work with actors who are kind, collaborative and respectful. Do your best, but don’t forget it’s a PLAY…keep that sense of play in your callbacks and make big choices!
6. CAST LIST
The waiting, the waiting, the WAITINNNNNG!
-The cast list will be posted on the website by 9pm on Saturday November 9th.
-First Rehearsal and Parent Meeting will be held on November 12th.
Crew Applicaions
Youth Auditions
HHS Rising Stars is seeking female youth actors ages 5-14 for the role of Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical. Interested performers should prepare and submit a video audition no later than November 4th.
VIDEO AUDITION GUIDELINES
-Prepare the first verse of "I Know It's Today" from Shrek the Musical.
-Song should be performed with an accompaniment/karaoke track (no vocals, just music).
-Please have your actor slate at the beginning of the video, stating their name and age.
-Have fun! Act the song and show us what you've got.
-Send your video to Director Amanda Moore via email- moorea@luhsd.net with the subject line "Young Fiona Audition".
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Performers must be available for ALL following dates and times-
February 8th 1-4pm Rehearsal
February 11th 3:30-8pm Rehearsal
February 18th 3:30-8pm Dress Rehearsal
February 19th 1-5:30pm Dress Rehearsal
February 20th 3:30-8pm Dress Rehearsal
February 21st- 7pm Performance
February 22nd- 2pm Performance
February 27th- 7pm Performance
February 28th- 7pm Performance
March 1st- 2pm Performance
March 6th- 7pm Performance
March 7th- 7pm Performance
March 8th- 2pm Performance
Character Breakdown
Shrek
Our story's title character. 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.
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.
Donkey
A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart.
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.
Gingy
A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum
Pinocchio
The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.
