Auditions: 

June 15th 3-5pm and 6-8pm slots*

*Video submissions are also welcome if needed

Callbacks (if needed): 

June 16th 6-8pm

Read Through:

June 22nd 5-8pm

Rehearsals/Camp Dates:

July 22nd-24th 9am-4pm

July 25th: Tech Day, family and friends welcome (all day) 

July 27th-30th 9am-4pm

July 31st 9am-12:30pm

Performances: 

July 31st: Call @4:30pm, Show @6pm

August 1st: Call @12:30pm, Show @2pm

August 2nd: Call @12:30pm, Show @2pm

Mandatory Strike: 

August 2nd 3-4pm 

Cast Party:

August 2nd 4-6pm

Location TBD

Sign up Forms will be open starting May 8th for past participants and those on our mailing list. Forms will then be open to the public on May 20th and close on May 31st or earlier if we reach capacity.

Our maximum capacity is 30 actor slots and 10 crew slots.

We ask that you pay a $25 audition deposit to secure your audition slot. The deadline for this payment is May 31st. If there is a waiting list, audition slots may be handed out if the deposit is not paid on time.

(This cost should never be barrier for participation. If you are requesting financial aid, please note it in the sign-up form, or contact Emma directly at backyardtheatrea2@gmail.com)

LIT Zoom Info Session: Sunday, March 1st at 2pm. Email for Zoom Link.

LIT Applications will be open March 28th-April 18th. Positions will be determined by May 1st

There will be a mandatory LIT training session on June 1st from 6-8pm.

$250 for one child

$450 total for two children

$650 total for three or more children

LITs are considered volunteers and therefore do not have to pay a participation fee. However, if an LIT would like to also be an actor, there will be a fee of $50 total to cover costs of costumes.

Backyard Theatre strongly believes that cost should never be barrier for participation in the arts.

If you are requesting a full or partial scholarship, please note it in the sign-up form, or contact Emma directly at backyardtheatrea2@gmail.com. This is all kept confidential. Campers will never know their scholarship status.

Shrek: A grumpy but lovable ogre who just wants to be left alone—until his world is turned upside down. Shrek is on a journey to discover friendship, courage, and self-acceptance.

Many lines, solo singing, holds an accent

Fiona: A feisty, smart, and kind princess with a big secret. Fiona is adventurous, brave, and not afraid to stand up for herself.

Many lines, solo singing 

Young and Teen Fiona: Younger versions of Fiona that show time passing in the tower she has been locked in. 

No lines, solo singing

Donkey: Shrek’s endlessly talkative and loyal sidekick. Donkey is energetic, funny, and optimistic, bringing lots of humor and heart to the story. 

Many lines, solo singing

Lord Farquaad: The ruthless ruler of Duloc, who has battled issues with his shorter-than-average height his whole life, which has led him to force his subjects into a “perfect” society that leaves no room for uniqueness or difference. 

Some lines, few solo singing

Dragon: A fierce but misunderstood fire-breather with a soft side. Dragon is powerful, expressive, and eventually shows a playful, loving personality.

Some lines, solo singing, puppeting

Pinocchio: A leader in the fairytale community who is constantly annoyed that the other fairytale characters don’t recognize his as a “real boy”

Some lines, solo singing 

Gingy: A small but mighty cookie with a big personality. Gingy is brave, sassy, and loyal to his friends.

Some lines, solo singing

Storytellers: A group of narrators who tell the story of Young Shrek in song 

Few lines, solo singing

Mama Ogre: Shrek’s mother who sends Shrek out alone in the opening

No lines, solo singing

Papa Ogre: Shrek’s mother who sends Shrek out alone in the opening (no lines) 

No lines, solo singing

Baby Ogre: Young Shrek who is sent out by his parents to live on his own, as all ogres do. 

No lines, no solo singings

Captain of the Guards: The leader of the Duloc Guards who relocates the fairytale creatures to Shrek’s swamp

Some lines, no solo singing

Bishop: Presides over Lord Farquaad and Fiona’s wedding. 

Few lines, no solo singing

Dwarf: Lord Farquaad’s father who shows up to the wedding to scold Farquaad for not inviting him to the wedding.

Few lines, no solo singing 

Fairytale Creatures: A colorful group of misfit characters from classic fairy tales. These roles include fun personalities, physical comedy, and lots of opportunities to shine individually and as a group. All Fairytale Creatures have a few lines and small solo singing lines.

 Roles include, but are not limited to: 

• Big Bad Wolf

• Three Little Pigs

• Wicked Witch

• Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear

• Peter Pan

• Ugly Duckling

• Pied Piper

Knights: A group of knights who have been captured by Dragon in her lair and try to warn Shrek to turn back before Dragon sees him! 

Few lines, small solo lines, small group singing 

Duloc Performers: Citizens of Duloc who are forced by Lord Farquaad to be uniform and not unique. 

No lines, group singing 

Woodland Creatures: Bunnies, Foxes, Bears, etc that Fiona meets when she wakes up along the journey. 

No lines, no singing