CASTING CALL:
Audition Information
Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre located at 7800 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. You are not required to be here the entire time. Time slots will be offered after your audition registration is confirmed.
Audition Requirements – Monologue & Song
The actor’s age range is ages 9 – 17.
Please prepare a 90-second package, that includes a memorized Broadway standard song, as well as a memorized monologue. Please select a song the highlights your vocal abilities and the selection should not be from the Shrek: The Musical.
ALL SONGS WILL BE PERFORMED A CAPELLA, MEANING WITHOUT MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT.
Dance Audition Information
Dance Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre located at 7800 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. You may not be required to be here the entire time, but every person auditioning must attend this audition.
A small dance audition will be taught during the dance audition, so please wear, or bring a change of clothes that are comfortable for movement. There is no need to prepare anything for this audition as it will be taught on the day of the dance audition.
The dance audition is required for all casting.
Rehearsal Information
While the rehearsal schedule may not require the entire cast to be present for all rehearsals, we ask that you keep the dates of rehearsals in mind once you have registered. The official rehearsal schedule will be given at the First Company Meeting. All conflicts should be listed on the Audition Registration Form.
Rehearsals and the First Company Meeting will be held at Independence Park Theatre.
First Company Meeting: August 27th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Rehearsal Dates: September 1st – October 3rd on Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Technical Rehearsals are October 6th – 9th from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, please be aware that the cast may be needed until 9:00 pm this week. The entire cast is required to be at all Tech Rehearsals. No exceptions.
Performance Information
Friday, October 10th at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 11th at 2:00 pm (matinee) and again at 7:00 pm.