The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center is excited to announce...
Shrek as our Summer Musical in our Family Theater Series.
Children’s Audition Dates & Times:
Saturday April 11th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for ages 7 – 12
Children’s roles in Shrek the Musical are extremely limited. (Young Shrek, Baby Bear, Young Fiona). We will be adding a pre-show for 25 – 30 children. The pre-show will be for children ages 7 – 12. The only day children can audition are on Saturday April 11th, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Adult Audition Date & Times:
Thursday April 9th & Friday April 10th, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. for ages 12 and up
We are offering free dance classes to help prepare for auditions and the show. These classes are optional but highly encouraged. These classes are for ages 12 and up. The sign up for these classes can be found at qcpac.com under CT Auditions.
Callbacks:
Callbacks will be held on Monday April 13th in the evening. The callback list will be posted at QCPAC.COM under CT Auditions by Sunday April 12th.
Casting List:
Not everyone cast will receive a callback. Please check for the cast list. The cast list will be posted at QCPAC.COM under CT Auditions. The list will not be posted before 3:00 p.m.
Audition Location:
Check in will be located in the Choir room on QCHS Campus. A map will be emailed the day before auditions.
Performance Dates:
Friday June 26th, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday June 27th, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Monday June 29th, at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Schedule is subject to change and you may not be called to every rehearsal. However, these days should remain open or listed on your audition form under conflicts)
April: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
May: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th
June: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
Tech Rehearsals/Dress Rehearsals: 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th
All tech and dress rehearsals are mandatory for cast members. Actor supplied costume pieces are due by tech/dress rehearsals.
Cast Expectations:
It is our expectation that cast members use their time to practice what was taught and to be memorized for the next rehearsal. This will help rehearsals run smoother. Thank you for your commitment.
Attendance Policy:
We will take conflicts into consideration when casting. A conflict is any time you will miss rehearsal. This includes work, school, family events, concerts, vacations, church activities, etc.
Every absence must be approved prior to the missed rehearsal. We allow up to three excused absences. These are dates that are listed on your audition form prior to casting.
We do not allow any of these absences to be two weeks before tech week, during tech week, dress rehearsals, school shows or performances. Constant tardiness will count as a conflict. Approval of conflicts is solely up to the Director.
Any unexcused absences are subject to removal from numbers/scenes or the show all together. An unexcused absence is a no show, no call or any absence not previously approved by the Director.
No absences starting June 8th. All tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Fees:
There will be a $50 fee due per cast member or a $25 fee AND volunteer for 3 hours. This fee will help us with the costs of putting on this production.
Cast members will be responsible for providing pieces of their own costume. These could/will include: Underdressings, footwear, hosiery, make-up, etc.
Scripts/Materials:
All scripts/music/materials must be returned by the final performance date (June 29th). Any late returns or damaged materials will result in a $50 fee.
Strike:
Strike will be held on June 29th after our final performance. All cast members will have an assignment. We will take down the set, return props & costumes and clean up the theater.
Fine Print
- Rehearsals are closed to friends and family. Only cast & crew will be allowed in rehearsals.
- No one will be allowed backstage except for scheduled volunteers, stage crew and the performing cast.
- Not everyone who auditions will get a callback.
- You may still be in the cast even if you did not receive a callback.
- Cast list will be posted on our website.
Audition Requirements: (Please read all instructions)
- Download the audition form and waivers from our website. Fill them out and bring them to your audition. (No need for a resume or headshot. We will take your photo at the audition.) All forms must be fully completed and turned in before auditioning.
- Please prepare 16 bars (30 seconds) of any musical theater song. The auditioner is responsible for having their song downloaded on their own device. This should be an mp3 karaoke track with NO VOCALS on it.
*No sheet music, flash drives or CDs.
**No wifi available. Please do not try to stream from your phone as service is unpredictable. Make sure the song is downloaded.
***Accepted devices include ipads, ipods, iphones, android phones, tablets
****We will have the available adaptors for your devices: Apple lightning adapter, Aux Cord, & USB-C
- Check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time. Example: I sign up for a 6:00 p.m. audition. I will check in with all my paperwork at 5:45 p.m. We will start choreography 10 minutes prior to your audition time. If you are late, you forfeit your audition slot. We will move you to the next available time if we have openings.
- Please be prepared to learn a Choreography combination. Remember this when picking out your outfit. No flip flops or Crocs please.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Upcoming Auditions
Shrek the Musical Auditions
Ages: 7 – Adult (This is a Family Theater Production)
Auditions: April 9th – 11th
Callbacks: April 13th
Show dates: June 26th – 29th, 2026
*Dates are subject to change