2023 Main Stage MUSICAL
It's a "big, bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Running Time: 90 minutes (with intermission)
PERFORMANCES
THURSDAY, April 20 - 7 pm
FRIDAY, April 21 - 7 pm
SATURDAY, April 22 - 2 pm
SUNDAY, April 23 - 2 pm
Location: Capitol Civic Centre
913 S. 8th St, Manitowoc
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
MAIN STAGE MUSICALS are great for experienced students, ages 8-18, ready to perform on the big stage
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
AUDITIONS (90 minute timeslots)
Sunday, Jan. 22
noon-1:30 pm OR 1:30-3:00 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 24
6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, Jan. 26
6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Jan. 29, beginning at noon
CAST/CREW READ THRU & FIRST REHEARSAL
Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Feb. 2 - April 15
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during registration or at Auditions. The Production Team will develop the detailed Rehearsal Schedule developed AFTER Casting is complete, working around reported Actor Conflicts. Excessive conflicts and/or absences will not be tolerated.
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY / TECH REHEARSAL
Sunday, April 16
DRESS REHEARSALS
Monday, April 17 - Wednesday, April 19
PERFORMANCES
April 20 & 21 at 7 pm
April 22 & 23 at 2 pm
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 8-18
Up to 50 students will be cast
Students should prepare and memorize:
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a one-minute SONG (from a music theater production) that highlights their vocal range
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a one-minute MONOLOGUE that highlights their diction and range of emotion
Need help choosing a SONG and/or MONOLOGUE?
Not to worry ~ we include some suggestions and links within your audition confirmation email
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Karen Rohrer
EDUCATION DIRECTOR - Erin Nycz
DIRECTOR - Deanne Stokes
Assistant - Jennifer Kasten
MUSIC DIRECTORS - Shannon Meulbroek
CO-CHOREOGRAPHERS - Madde Gilmore/Katie Jo Shimulunas
STAGE MANAGER - Lisa Heili
Assistant Stage Manager - Charis Wendle
COSTUME DESIGN TEAM - Margaret Iannitello, Sara Schaller, & Missie Wendorf
SET DESIGNER / MASTER BUILDER - John Iannitello
SET DECORATOR - Paula Moss Dramm, Ryan Stokes
PROPS TEAM - Lydia Snyder, Brian Van Ells, Ginger Van Ells
MAKE UP DESIGNER - Margaret Iannitello
HAIR DESIGNER - Missie Wendorf
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel
SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron Ludolph
SONG LIST
Fare Thee Well Ogre
Big Bright Beautiful World
Story Of My Life
What's Up, Duloc? (Part 1)
What's Up, Duloc? (Part 2)
What's Up, Duloc? (Reprise)
I Know It's Today
Travel Song
Forever
This is How a Dream Comes True
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
Make a Move
Morning Person (Reprise)
Freak Flag
Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)
Finale
I'm a Believer
PARTICIPATION FEE
$250/student due by Feb. 15 ~ $50 late fee after Feb. 15
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Feb. 12
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722 Manitowoc, WI 544221
3 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
ROLES
Storytellers
Little Ogre
Mama Ogre
Papa Ogre
Shrek
Fiona
Young Fiona
Teen Fiona
Lord Farquaad
Donkey
Dragon
Pinnocchio
The Three Pigs
The Three Bears
Wicked Witch
Big Bad Wolf
Gingy
Peter Pan
Captain of the Guard
Knights
Dwarf
Ensemble roles include Fairy tale creatures, Guards, Dulac performers, & Woodland creatures