Shrek, the Musical

Auditions and Rehearsal Information

Auditions Dec 5-6, 2024

The Show

Feb 13-15, 2025, Smoky Hill HS Theater will be presenting Shrek the Musical, about an ogre named Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, and a princess who are on a journey to save the land from an evil lord.

Auditions: Be prepared with a one to two minute monologue of your choice (preferably modern, and should be memorized).  For those who have not auditioned before, there will be options for cold readings, and pre-selected monologues at the workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Vocal  and Dance Auditions: Vocal and Dance audition music will be posted online, and will be reviewed at the workshops.

Call Backs: Be prepared for Call Backs on Monday, Dec. 9, after school.  Cast lists will be posted by Wed. Dec. 11 on the drama Call Board and on the SHHSdrama.com website.

Auditions Check-In: There will be a sign up list for your audition slot.  Complete the Audition Info Form online, and check-in near the Green Room ten minutes prior to your audition slot after school on your audition day. (The Green Room is the performing arts hallway entrance to the auditorium.)  Auditions slots will run until 6:00 pm.  Bring a photo (or we can photocopy your student ID or take a picture of you) and a résumé of performance experience if you have one!

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be held Monday-Friday 3:30-6:00 PM beginning Dec. 11 through Friday Feb. 14, all-day Saturday Feb. 8 and evenings from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM the entire week of the show, Feb. 10 - 14.  It is imperative that you have no rehearsal conflicts and can commit to 99% of rehearsal times.  No rehearsals during Winter Break.

Rehearsal Schedule

December 11 - February 14, Monday - Friday

after school until 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 8 – all day

February 10-14 – Evenings until 9:30 pm

Tech Crew and Stage Help: A tech crew is needed for lighting, sound, props, scenery and other techie stuff.  There will be a tech sign-up list posted December 11 and application forms online for those interested. 

Tech crew will have the same schedule as the rehearsal schedule.

Necessary Forms Below - Cast (Cast Contract), Tech Crew (Tech Contract, Code of Conduct, Safety Letter)

Please bring signed forms to first rehearsal or tech meeting.