Audition Information

SHREK JR. Audition Information!

        The Hard Road board is excited to be able to put on this summer’s Teen/Kid production of SHREK JR. at the Highland High School Kennel! The show will be performed 6 times, over two weekends – June 20th-22nd and 27 – 29th. We are excited to announce our sponsors as well, Bradford National Bank and Rinderer Law Firm! With their help, we can make this show a reality! Below you will find the audition materials/procedures as well as some notes from the Production Team.

       AUDITIONS

         Here is information about the auditions:
Where: Highland High School Kennel – 12760 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL 62249 – Park in either the small lot on the north side or the large lot on the west side – enter through the west side main entrance for audition sign in.
When: Saturday, April 12 OR Sunday, April 13 at 12pm
      IF callbacks are needed: Sunday, April 13th at 6pm. You will be contacted if needed.
All performers only need to attend ONE audition time. Please be on time or you may be asked to come back the next day.
Who: All kids Aged 6 (1st going into 2nd grade) – 18 yrs old (seniors about to graduate)

What do you need:

             1) Audition Form – Please print and fill out PRIOR to the auditions.

– Please include ALL absences. PLEASE BE HONEST in listing your schedule conflicts. Surprises after the show has been cast can lead to major challenges and may cause your child to forfeit his/her role in the show. Unless your child has a major scheduling conflict, an occasional absence generally can be accommodated. Please note if you are only missing a part of a practice. *** ALL rehearsals during      TECH WEEK(the Sunday-Thursday prior to opening night) are MANDATORY as well as the rehearsal(s) between performance weekends***

        – Also, if you are only auditioning for certain roles and unable or unwilling to accept ensemble/chorus – PLEASE BE HONEST as well. It will NOT be held against you when we are casting. We have a limited number of cast members and I would hate to cast someone that can’t take the role and to cut someone that would.

             2) Prepare a Joke (It helps break the ice and gives us a chance to see your personality!)

             3) Scripts – Pick and Practice ONE set of lines to read from. (If you are auditioning for a different role, feel free to read like that character if you wish – Feel free to be creative in the auditions – movement/acting is encouraged) Please print for auditions.

             4) Music – Pick and Practice ONE song. Teens/Kids will only have limited time to review the SONGS at auditions. (If you are auditioning for a different role, feel free to sing like that character if you wish)

Practice Music: in link below.

            5) Dance – Practice the dance from the dance video listed below. Teens/Kids will have the opportunity to review this dance while at auditions but will also be learning a bit more. **This doesn’t need to be perfect but make sure you are also having fun!

View Dance – in link below.

            6) List of Characters – You will find a list of characters in this show with the other printed files.

            7) PLEASE PRINT ALL THE MUSIC and SCRIPTS PAGES AT HOME. We will only have a few copies available to use at the auditions.

* You can find and download all the materials needed for Auditions in this Dropbox Link- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/woi29fktpbu0fi148j5ed/AKLdAHbZBE4lXDjyMHqUgrE?rlkey=8sudsmnvlo0u8lqdb529j4wmp&st=0p5y3d4o&dl=0

      OTHER NOTES:

      Parents will NOT be permitted into the space for the auditions – They will be in a meeting with the “Parent Wrangler” about what they can expect this summer. This is a MANDATORY meeting for at least one parent/guardian per actor.
Safety Protocols & Procedures for everyone’s safety
      Note from the Production Team:
We are excited to be able to put on another show this summer and can’t wait to see everyone!! Be sure to practice the songs, dances and lines – Drink plenty of water – Avoid milk based products that morning – Get plenty of rest. Unfortunately, not everyone will have the opportunity to be in the show this year – Meaning that even if you have been in a show in the past, there are no guarantees for this show (SO – practice, practice, practice) We wish you all the best and can’t wait to see everyone this weekend!
The cast list will be posted before or by Friday, April 18th. 1st practice will be Monday, April 21st. Watch the website and Facebook for details and updates!!
Can’t wait to see everyone
~Gentry



			

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