2024/25 fall Show - Shrek jr.
Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical!
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Shrek JR. is a 70 minute version of the Broadway hit–great for audiences of all ages if a little potty humor is ok for your family!
Info you need to know
Rehearsals: Twice-weekly beginning Saturday, September 14/15 2024. Besides the first audition weekend, rehearsals are Sundays and Fridays.
Performances: mid-December. Dates TBD
Performance Location: Kittredge Theater @ Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd Swannanoa NC 28778
Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 1:00pm-6:00pm and Fridays 4:00pm-7:00pm; however, all kids will NOT be required at every rehearsal. Ensemble members will be called much less often than lead roles. We may be scheduling extra rehearsals because of our short turnaround time for this show.
Holiday Time Off: No rehearsals Nov 29 and Dec 1 for Thanksgiving.
Rehearsal Location: South Asheville, NC
Auditions: For role placement only; dance auditions/parent meeting will be held on September 14 . Vocal auditions are September 15. Callbacks are September 20. Information about auditions will be emailed or can be found on AJT’s website.
Fees: Full payment is due on the first day of rehearsals and is non-refundable. No refunds are given for any reason whatsoever, even if your junior actor does not get their desired role. A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold each child’s spot until rehearsals begin.
AJT’s Trial Period for All New Actors
AJT has a trial period for all actors in the first two to three weeks of rehearsals so that we can ensure that all of our cast is a good fit for our theater company and AJT is for them as well. Because our experience is far more than typical junior theater, we have high expectations of our actors. Some examples of what we expect is for children to be able to focus on a task at hand, keep their hands off other cast members, not destroy equipment, show respect to directors while they are talking and more. Cast members must be able to exercise self-control and maturity. If the directors determine that AJT might not be the best fit, we will refund your tuition, minus a non-refundable $100 deposit. While applying, please be honest and share any possible reasons that your child may struggle with behavioral issues, learning disabilities or social challenges because we are trying to make this experience positive for everyone involved.
Other Information:
- Ages 8-18 are welcome to Apply for the show. Not every child will be given a spot in our cast.
- There is a mandatory parent meeting from 1:00-2:00pm on Saturday, September 14. All fees and paperwork will be collected following the meeting at 2:00pm.
- Two scheduled absences are allowed; tech and dress rehearsals are MANDATORY during show week. These are long days beginning at 10am on Dec 6/7. This will require kids to miss one day of school. Please only apply to join the cast if this is workable with your schedule.
- Rehearsal times for the two weeks prior to the show are TBD and kids must be available to rehearse EVERY DAY, if necessary.
- We require a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer time per family over the three months for your child to be in the show. Don’t have the time? Opt out for $300 so that we can hire help.
- Each family is responsible for selling one advertisement for our Playbill and helping to spread the word about ticket sales.
- Each family is expected to volunteer during show week for load-in, as a dressing room attendant, in hair/make up, as stage crew, or as an usher, etc. All families are asked to stay after the final show for load-out.
- We are not just another junior theater company, but we strive to be the best! Being a part of Asheville Junior Theater is a commitment. We require all kids to practice dances, songs and lines at home.
- Check out our FAQs.
- MINI CO (ages 4-7): Classes are 9-10am on Saturdays from September 14-Dec 14. Learn more on our Programs page.
Pricing
$25 Application Fee per Family
Main Company $450
Includes:
- three+ months of rehearsal time with two rehearsals per week and day-long rehearsals closer to performance time
- performance video, professional photos of dress rehearsal, a script to keep, access to performance tracks and more.
This price works out to less than $3 per hour!!! *Costumes will be provided for use in this musical but are the property of AJT.
Mini Company $225
Includes:
- one hour practice per week before the Main Company’s rehearsal
This group will focus on introducing kids to movement, choreography and singing with theater games and repetition. The Mini Company helps kids develop confidence and provides the foundation necessary to step on the big stage once they get older.
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