Mainstage Musical:
Shrek Jr.!
Ages 9-17
Mondays, 5:15-7:30 PM
Columbine United Church
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. When Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale characters who have been cast out by Lord Farquaad, he sets off with a wisecracking Doneky to confront the villain and is given the task of rescuing the feisty Princess Fiona. With a few twists and turns, wildly catchy music, and a large cast of hilarious characters,Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
About
The Mainstage Musical is Stagebugz's big event of the season, where performers ages 9-17 of all experience levels work to present a two-act, full-scale musical! This program is designed to bring together the Stagebugz community, with exciting roles for all participants and opportunities for each student to highlight their strengths and develop new ones. Actors will spend time in peer groups where they'll bond with other students their age while still working with and learning from those older and younger than them, though all material and activities will be kept age-appropriate. Performers will spend rehearsal time singing popular Broadway songs, learning thrilling dances, and exploring character study and basic script analysis as they develop their show. They will learn skills and techniques to carry with them in any future path they choose, all while making lifelong friends and participating in the magic of live theatre. The production ends with a full tech week, followed by a weekend of performances for family, friends, and fans!
Dates
Auditions: Wednesday, January 15
Callbacks: Friday, January 17 from 5:15-7:30 PM (not all performers will be required to attend)
Rehearsals: Mondays, January 20-March 24 from 5:15 PM-7:30 PM
Extra rehearsals will be held on Fridays, February 28th, March 7th, and March 14th from 5:15-7:30 PM (not all actors will be called to additional rehearsals)
Tech Rehearsals: March 25th-27th from 5:15-8:00 PM
***Tech rehearsals are mandatory additional rehearsals for all cast members.
Performances: March 28th at 6 PM, March 29th at 2 PM and 6 PM, March 30th at 2 PM
Instructors
Director & Choreographer: Ashley Somers
Assistant Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Location
Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals will take place at:
Columbine United Church
6375 S Platte Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80123
Tech Rehearsals and Performances will take place at:
Three Leeches Theatre
1560 Teller Street
Lakewood, CO, 80124
Payment Information
Tuition: $375
*Tuition includes all rehearsal materials, a script, costumes and props (to be returned), program T-shirt, and two complimentary performance tickets. There are no hidden fees at Stagebugz!
In addition to tuition, there is a minimum of 2 volunteer hours required per registered student, which can be completed by parents, family members, friends, or students aged 13+. Please see below for more information on volunteer hours!
A non-refundable deposit of $175 will be due at the time of registration. Families may choose to pay in full, or may pay only the deposit when registering. The remaining tuition amount will be due no later than Monday, January 10. Failure to pay remaining tuition before the deadline may result in forfeit of student's spot with no refund of the deposit.
The $175 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds of any amount will be issued after January 10.
Stagebugz is committed to making arts education available to all and offers Excellence Scholarships and Theater Accessibility Grants are available to those unable to cover the full cost of registration. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
Performances
Performances will be held on Friday, March 28th at 6 PM; Saturday, March 29th at 2 PM and 6 PM; and Sunday, March 30 at 2 PM at the Three Leeches Theatre.
Performances are open to the public; tickets will go on sale on February 10th and will remain available for purchase until just before the start of each show. Each student will receive two complimentary tickets; additional tickets are $7 ($5 for children and seniors).
Auditions and Casting
Registered performers will sign up for a 5-minute audition slot on Wednesday, January 15, and should prepare 60 seconds of each a song and a monologue of their choosing. An audition sign-up will be sent out to participants in early January. Students unavailable to attend may submit a video audition; please email stagebugztheatre@gmail.com for more information.
Callbacks (by invitation) will be held on Friday, January 17th, from 5:15 PM-7:30 PM. Not all students will be required to attend; being invited to callbacks is not a good or a bad thing!
We never want auditions to be overwhelming for any child. If your performer does not wish to audition, please email stagebugztheatre@gmail.com after registering and we will place them in a role where they can shine and grow! Or, if your child needs help finding and/or preparing their material, check out our AUDITION GUIDE. We are here to make the process as stress-free as possible and are more than happy to help!
Every student is guaranteed a role with at least one line and one solo upon registering, and our small class sizes ensure that each performer receives ample time in the spotlight. Auditions simply help us to determine where everyone will learn the most and have the best experience. We do our best to find a role that each child will be excited about, but please remember that in Stagebugz shows, there truly are no small parts. Additionally, many factors go into casting a show, and not receiving their desired role is not a reflection of a child's level of talent.
Parent Volunteers
For this program, there is a minimum of two volunteer hours required for each registered performer. Volunteer hours may be completed by parents/guardians, a friend or family member, or the performer (if they are 13+). More information and sign-ups will be sent out after the start of rehearsals, but volunteers are primarily needed during tech week and the run of the show, and generally cover positions such as green room chaperones, costume/prop assistants, stagehands, ticket/concession sales, and ushers. There will be volunteer opportunities outside of this time frame, as well as positions that can be completed at home, for families who are unavailable.
All students will be required to help with strike after the final performance; this does not count towards volunteer hours. However, there will be other opportunities for students to volunteer instead of parents for things like load-in and set painting.
Families who prefer not to complete volunteer hours may pay an opt-out fee of $40 per registered student.
*We do not want volunteer hours to be the reason any child cannot participate! If there are extenuating circumstances and no one is able to volunteer for your child and you are unable to pay the opt-out fee, please email stagebugztheatre@gmail.com.
*Please Note: Program dates, times, and location subject to change. Stagebugz Theatre can offer no refunds or transfers for drops, postponements, or other issues arising out of COVID-19 or any other unanticipated safety emergency.