Shrek The Musical Jr.

$300.00 $500.00

August 10 – 30, 2026

Shrek the Musical transforms the children's book and popular animated feature film into a stage musical that is sure to entertain and make audiences believers in happy endings for all!

Auditions In person on Saturday, June 20 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at our Thornton Park studio OR By video, due Sunday, June 21 at midnight | Record at home on your own schedule
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Rehearsals: August 10 – 27, 2026 (Mon-Thursday 4PM-6PM
Performances: August 28 – 30, 2026

Need to arrange payment separately? Use code INVOICE at checkout to complete your registration now—we’ll follow up to coordinate payment.

August 10 – 30, 2026

Shrek the Musical transforms the children's book and popular animated feature film into a stage musical that is sure to entertain and make audiences believers in happy endings for all!

Auditions In person on Saturday, June 20 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at our Thornton Park studio OR By video, due Sunday, June 21 at midnight | Record at home on your own schedule
Click here.

Rehearsals: August 10 – 27, 2026 (Mon-Thursday 4PM-6PM
Performances: August 28 – 30, 2026

Need to arrange payment separately? Use code INVOICE at checkout to complete your registration now—we’ll follow up to coordinate payment.

Rehearsal Schedule

Monday – Thursday | August 10 – 25, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tech Week | August 26 – 27, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Four public performances at PaperMap, August 28-30.

Performance Note:

Tickets for performances are extremely limited. Price: $22/person, families will be made aware of “on sale” date for all performances at the end of the first week of the session.

Roles & Opportunities

View Character Descriptions and all other important details on the Audition Page

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Casting at PaperMap

Casting is thoughtful, intentional, and ensemble-first. We will hold public auditions, with roles prioritized by those who audition during the public in-person or video timeframe.

Roles are assigned based on:

ensemble balance and chemistry
readiness and growth opportunities
the needs of the story
the overall health of the cast

Every performer has meaningful stage time and real responsibility. There are no “background-only” roles. This is a shared creative effort.

Why This Is a Standout Opportunity

This production offers:

bold, imaginative storytelling
physical movement and ensemble work
musical range and character depth
hands-on experience with full theatrical craft
a supportive environment that encourages creative risk