Monday, December 14, 2015

Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm beginning on Thursday, January 14th.

All cast is called on January 14th.

We will have a complete rehearsal schedule available at the first rehearsal.


Saturday, December 12, 2015

Student Rehearsal CD

The compressed/zipped folder containing the student rehearsal CD music can be found and downloaded via the link below.  Once downloaded, the songs can be played on a computer, MP3 player or iPod.  

 Student Rehearsal CD

Alternatively, you can open the Individual Songs folder and play the music directly from there or download select songs.

Windows system downloading directions:

Windows Student Rehearsal CD Download Instructions


Character Listing

A downloadble/printable list of characters in the musical can be found via the link below:


Netflix subscribers can view the Broadway version of Shrek.  There will be some differences in songs, character lines and presence in the JR version, but students can get a sense of the musical and the different parts.


























Announcing Shrek The Musical JR


Auditions for Shrek The Musical JR will be held Saturday, Jan 9th.  Callbacks (if needed) Sunday, Jan 10th  3-6pm.  Audition sign-up sheets will be posted Monday, Jan 4th near the school office.

Rehearsals begin Jan 14th and will be held Tue/Wed/Thu from 6:30-8:30pm.

Performances April 7 – 10th.

Everyone who auditions will receive a role. In order to participate, you must audition.  Participation fee: $50 first participant/$20 each additional (payable at auditions).

You may contact the producers with questions at hcmusical@gmail.com or attend the pre-audition parent meeting geared toward new participating families on Monday, Jan 4th at 7pm in the Holy Cross Library.

Audition Requirements

K-- 2nd grade:     will sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to provided piano accompaniment.

3rd – 4th grade:  may sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star or follow 5-8th grade audition requirements. 

5th--8th grade:     Sing 16-32 bars (approx. 1 min) of a Disney or Broadway song.  Musical accompaniment is required – can bring in sheet music, a CD or audible iPod recording.  A piano accompanist will be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm starting Jan 12th.
A complete rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

When will the younger kids rehearse?
K-4 will not be required every rehearsal. They will be dismissed at 7:30 on the nights they rehearse (until Tech and Performance Weeks).

Will the show be double-cast?
K-4 will be double-cast (two performances of the four). The named roles may not be double-cast, depending on how many students audition.

What if I’m playing Sports/other extracurriculars?
Conflicts with sports and other extracurricular activities should be reviewed before auditions and prior to accepting a role. Generally, lead roles will not be compatible with starting athletes. However, some accommodations will be made to include as many students in the musical as want to participate.

What is the absence policy this year?
Attendance policy will be a three (3) absence limit.  As rehearsals progress, accommodations may be possible on a case by case basis.  Attendance is mandatory for tech week and performances.

NOTE:  The attendance policy for the roles of Princess Fiona, Shrek & Donkey will be strictly enforced.  Due to the nature of these roles, rehearsal accommodations for conflicting activities cannot be made. Please consider this when auditioning.