BRECKENRIDGE BACKSTAGE THEATRE Press Release Contact: Christopher Willard Good thru April 28, 2014 (970) 453-0199 BRECKENRIDGE’S BACKSTAGE THEATRE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR LABOR DAY PRODUCTION OF SHREK THE MUSICAL Breckenridge Backstage Theatre is seeking strong singers, actors, and dancers(ages 7 thru 70) for their Labor Day production of Shrek the Musical. Shrek is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film which is a spoof on fairy tales, Disneyana, pop culture, and musicals in general. William Steig wrote the source material. Music is by Jeanine Tesori. Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. To be cast: Lord Farquaad, Donkey, Dragon, Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Little Shrek, DuLoc Singers, Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Sugar Plum Fairy, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears and more. The Breckenridge Backstage Theatre production is directed by BBT artistic director, Christopher Willard (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast). Choreography is by Jess Belflower. Puppets by Cory Gilstrap (Avenue Q). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin in early June and will be conducted throughout the summer. The show will open August 28 and play thru September 6 for six performances. All performances are at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. The roles of Shrek and Fiona have been pre-cast. All other roles are available. Auditions will be held on Monday April 21 and Monday April 28 from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Breckenridge Theatre, 121 S. Ridge Street in Breckenridge. Auditionees should be familiar with the songs “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag” and be prepared to dance a combination and read from the script. Perusal copies of music are available by emailing a request to artistic_director@hotmail. If you have a headshot and resume, please bring those to the audition. Auditions are by appointment only. Please call 970.453.0199 to reserve a time.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:47:29 +0000
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