Shrek the Musical Auditions -- 9/16 and 9/23 (grades 6-12)

Forefront Arts Young Actors Ensemble announces auditions for “Shrek the Musical” in Johns Creek. Auditions will be September 16 and September 23, 6:30-8:30 pm. Students must be registered for a Forefront Arts class and the production (via www.ForefrontArts.com/JohnsCreek) in order to attend the auditions.

Seeking performers in 6th - 12th grade. Auditions and rehearsals will take place at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek GA 30097. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm throughout the schoolyear, culminating in public performances of “Shrek” on May 7-10, 2015 at Dancing Goat Theatre.

Every student enrolled in the production will receive a role in the show. The production fee is $55 per month, or receive a discount by paying the full production fee up-front. Young Actors Ensemble members must also enroll in a Forefront Arts theatre training course. Choose from Musical Theatre, Acting, and Actors Toolbox (series of workshops in Dance, Voice, Accents, Improv, Physicality, Audition Technique, etc). Classes allow students to develop their acting/theatre technique while rehearsals are able to focus on rehearsing for the production. To enroll in a class or the production visit www.ForefrontArts.com/JohnCreek.

For more information visit www.ForefrontArts.com/Shows or call (770) 864-3316.

ABOUT THE SHOW...

Based on the hit film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning stage musical that has swept the world with its magic. Featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, CAROLINE OR CHANGE) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire as well as cult SHREK anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings all the much-loved characters to life, live on stage, in the show that proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears!

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the fairy tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

This musical brings a story of adventure, friendship and ogre love that’s bringing ugly back! SHREK THE MUSICAL is a treasure trove of creative opportunities including costumes, sets, puppets, not to mention a fire-breathing dragon. With its irreverent fun for the whole family, audiences will delight in seeing all of their favorite characters from the movie come to life and leave the theatre cheering for more.

Forefront Arts is a children’s theatre and performing arts educational company. We offer classes, camps, workshops, and productions for ages 3-18 at 20+ locations throughout metro-Atlanta. Visit www.ForefrontArts.com to learn more about our program.