PLAYFUL PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS
AUDITIONING ADULTS AND TEENS FOR
“SHREK, THE MUSICAL”
AUGUST 15 AND 16, 2022
Playful People Productions is seeking playful people 11 and older for one of the biggest musicals the company has ever produced: Shrek, the Musical, directed by Emily Pennington, with choreography by Mary Theresa Capriles and Emily Pennington. Shrek, the Musical will perform at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, November 4 through 13. Registration is currently open; auditions will be held August 15 and 16. Proof of Covid vaccination is required for participation. For more information on Playful People and their programs, visit
https://www.playfulpeople.org or call (408) 878-5362.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek, The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. This frightful-yet-delightful musical will have a huge set, colorful costumes, exciting choreography, and a stellar song list. With plenty of roles of all sizes, and flexible rehearsal scheduling, this is a perfect opportunity for families to perform together and experience the fun of sharing the stage. Ages 11 and up are welcome (exceptions may be made for younger children if performing with family).
As always, Playful People Productions is looking for people who want to have fun performing on stage — whether or not they have any prior stage experience. Staff is always ready with encouragement and helpful techniques for new performers. Any and all performances, workshops, and projects will be structured to adhere to the most current public health guidelines, and to keep the safety of participants and staff paramount.
All casts will rehearse in person Mondays through Thursdays 6:00—9:00 PM, and Saturdays 1:00—5:00 PM, starting August 22. Not all performers will be called for all rehearsals.
Playful People Productions was first founded in 2010 as a positive, inclusive, family-focused theatre company, and has operated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit since 2017. While initially providing classes, camps, and shows for kids, the company has grown to offer similar classes for adults, and stages multi-generational performances where family members can perform together. Most recently the organization has returned to its customary spaces at the Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, but is continuing some of its pandemic-responsive online programming (POP, Playful Online People) as well as On Demand video classes.
Playful People Productions aims to create an inclusive environment where all feel welcome, and where creative impulses are encouraged by experienced Bay Area artists. The organization follows Positive Discipline guidelines as well as proven child education techniques; continually works to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers, and staff; and regularly gives families the opportunity to share the exhilarating experience of performing together. During the nonprofit's tenure, they have enjoyed frequent instances of children performing on stage with siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents — and have also welcomed adults who wish to perform but find local theater auditions and rehearsals do not fit their needs.
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WHAT: Playful People Productions is seeking playful people 11 and over for one of the biggest musicals the company has ever produced: Shrek, the Musical, directed by Emily Pennington, with choreography by Mary Theresa Capriles and Emily Pennington. Proof of Covid vaccination is required for participation.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek, The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
WHEN: Registration is currently open.
Auditions will be held August 15 and 16, 2022.
All casts will rehearse in person Mondays through Thursdays 6:00—9:00 PM, and Saturdays 1:00—5:00 PM, starting August 22. Not all performers will be called for all rehearsals.
Performances will be in San Jose, November 4—13, 2022.
WHERE: Historic Hoover Theatre
1635 Park Avenue, San Jose CA 95126
DETAILS: To register for auditions, visit https://playfulpeople.org
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