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SHREK JR AUDITION INFORMATION

All those cast in SHREK JR are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $28) by the initial cast meeting/read-thru. One parent/guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Subscriptions paid during the 2024-2025 season will also fulfill this requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.

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Co-Directors: Beth Sutter & Paula Sutter

Assistant Director: Kimberly Hall

Vocal Director: Amy Shinabarger

Choreographer: Lily Verhoff

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​​PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:

Lincoln Cultural Center 240 Warren Ave Kankakee IL 60901

There will be seven (7) mandatory performances of this production.

School Performances*: Thursday, March 13 & Friday, March 14 

(There will be two school performances* each day at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.)

Public Performances: Saturday, March 15 at 2 pm; Saturday, March 15 at 7 pm; Sunday, March 16 at 2 pm

*Every young person cast in this production will be required to miss two days of school for the school performances. Every cast member will be required to have a permission slip signed by his/her teachers and principal during the first week of rehearsal. Failure to return this slip by the deadline given may result in the cast member being removed from the cast. 
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AUDITION AND CALLBACK DATES / LOCATION:

AUDITIONS: Thursday, January 2 & Friday, January 3 starting at 5:30 pm each day

CALLBACKS: Saturday, January 4 starting at 9:30 am

LOCATION: KVTA Studios  1 Stuart Dr  Kankakee IL 60901

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All auditioners must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 years of age by March 13, 2025. Proof of age may be requested. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD or thumb drive, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. ​All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.​​

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If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2024-2025 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.

KVTA Policies: PDF

KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS IF YOUR AUDITIONER IS CAST:

1.    Cast members must miss two days of school (March 13 and 14) to perform for the school performances. 
2.    Parents/guardians are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer time for each cast member.
3.    There will be a mandatory parent/guardian/cast meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at KVTA. At least one parent/guardian must attend.
4.    You will need to sign your cast member up for a costume fitting as soon as the cast list is posted. A link to sign up will be sent to you after casting. 
5.    Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, they may be asked to supply items such as leotards, tights, etc. Additional optional expenses are the purchase of show DVD, picture CD or thumb drive, chill times, secret star, etc.  
6.    To participate in this production, children must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 by March 13th, 2025. 

 

All auditioners must provide a completed audition form, a conflict calendar and a signed KVTA policy acknowledgement form. Please print out the forms and bring them to auditions. Please include weekend conflicts on your conflict calendar. List ALL conflicts including dance, youth groups, sports, school concerts, recitals, karate, gymnastics, vacations, etc. Rehearsals will start the week of January 19th.  Being in a theatre production is a big commitment, so conflicts will be heavily considered in casting! Anyone cast must not have conflicts (except school related) the last two weeks of rehearsals (March 3-14).

VIDEO AUDITIONS: We will not be accepting video submissions for this production. If you cannot make any of the dates/times to audition in person, please email the Directors and we will come up with a suitable option for everyone involved.   
     
CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/boqug

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KVTA policies: 

Please print and complete the three forms below and bring them with you to auditions.

1. Audition Form can be downloaded here: MICROSOFT WORD   PDF

2. Conflict Calendar can be downloaded here: PDF

3. KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

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INITIAL AUDITION
Each child should choose one (1) song and one (1) character reading for their audition. A simple dance will be taught at auditions.

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CLICK HERE FOR INITIAL (GENERAL) AUDITION SONGS
#1 “Story of My Life”
#2 “What’s Up Duloc”
#3 “Freak Flag Fly”

 

CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION READINGS

 

CALLBACK INFORMATION
Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 4th beginning at 9:30 AM.  Some children may be called back to read and/or sing for more than one character. *** Getting a callback does not guarantee anyone a role in the production.

 

CLICK HERE FOR CALLBACK SONGS
#4 Shrek callbacks- “Big Bright Beautiful World”
#5 Fiona callbacks- “I know It’s Today”
#6 Donkey callbacks- “Make a Move”

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CLICK HERE FOR CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
 

For those cast in the show, our CAST READ THRU and PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING will be on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:30 pm at the KVTA Studios. This is a mandatory meeting.

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Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the Co-Directors, Beth Sutter and Paula Sutter, at: kvtashrek@gmail.com  Please include Shrek JR Auditions in the subject line.

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Break a leg!

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Sincerely,

The Staff of Shrek JR​