YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE: Shrek the Musical Jr - Valmy Academy

Title: Shrek the Musical Jr

Presented By: Valmy Academy

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis: Valmy Academy’s Holiday Productions are known across Brisbane for their supportive environment, high production value and strong sense of community, making them the perfect school holiday musical theatre experience for children and teens who love performing arts. Every registered participant performs in the production, with auditions designed to help determine where each young performer will shine brightest within the show.

Audition Date: Saturday June 14th, 2026

Audition Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Audition Location and Address: Valmy Academy Studios, 127 Sandgate Road, Albion

Audition Requirements: Lead and featured role auditions require -

• A 1-minute musical theatre song

• A 1-minute monologue

Song requirements -

• Songs must not be from Shrek

• No acapella singing

• No singing over vocals in backing tracks

• Backing tracks may be played from YouTube if performers know the exact timestamp and section required

Ensemble performers do not need to prepare a solo audition.

Audition Registration: Participants must be officially registered for the Holiday Production before attending auditions. Register HERE.

Audition Pack: Monologue sides available HERE.

Performance Dates: Friday July 4th, 2026

Performance Location: Hope Centre, Bowen Hills

Workshop/Rehearsal Dates: June 29th - July 4th, 2026

Rehearsal Location: Valmy Academy Studios, 127 Sandgate Road, Albion

Performer Age: Prep - Grade 12 students

Production Website: Valmy Academy - Shrek the Musical Jr

Other Information:

• Every registered participant performs in the production

• Auditions are intended to be supportive, low-pressure and confidence-building

• Full refunds are available prior to cast lists being announced

• Once cast lists are released, workshop fees become non-refundable

• Ensemble performers are fully included in the rehearsal process and live performances

Workshop fee includes:

• Full week musical theatre rehearsal process

• Two live theatre performances

• Professional rehearsal direction

• Singing, acting and dance training

• Costumes and production elements

• Professional theatre venue experience

• Performance opportunities for every participant

• Cast bonding and team-building experience

• Professional production environment

• A safe, inclusive and supportive creative community

• A souvenir production t-shirt

• Professional filmed show video and production photos

• A production script for each participant

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

Principal Characters

• Shrek

• Fiona

• Donkey

• Lord Farquaad

• Dragon

• Gingy

• Pinocchio

• Young Fiona

• Teen Fiona

Ensemble Performers - Ensemble performers are fully included in both rehearsals and live performances. No solo audition preparation is required.