Shrek Jr. Callbacks Important Updates for auditioners

Hi MS Cast and MS parents, 

 

We had an absolutely fabulous first round of callbacks last night! Our students brought so much heart, talent, focus, and joy into the room—we are so proud of them already. Because we have a large number of auditioners and an equally large number of roles to consider, we have a few important updates for auditioners to share as we move into next week.

 

 

📣 Updated Callback Schedule & Dismissal Times

Tuesday, November 18
3:45 PM – 7:30 PM*
Callbacks: Round 2 & Final Callback Considerations

Due to the number of performers we still need to see for a wide range of roles,*  we are extending next Tuesday’s callback to a 7:30 PM dismissal window,with some students staying later depending on role combinations we need to see.

• The first wave of auditioners will likely dismiss around 6:00 PM.
• We will dismiss auditioners in real time as soon as we have seen everything we need from each student.
• Auditioners should have their cell phones with them at callbacks so they can notify their rides when they are finished. They will need to check them in with Mrs. Simpson in the morning at MS and then retrieve them at the end of the MS day before taking the bus to LS.
• Students may remain in the arts wing or theatre while waiting for rides.
• Pick-up will be at the carpool lobby doors—the first set of double doors under the Cone A/B awnings.

Important: It is essential to the casting process that all auditioners attend Callback Round 2.
We will be looking at actors and singers in different combinations—pairs, trios, and full-group scenarios—to help us best place each student.

 

 

📅 Wednesday, November 19 – Final Callback

• Exact times: 3:40 PM – ~7:30 PM
• Not every auditioner will be needed for the full duration.
• We will communicate on Tuesday evening which students are needed on Wednesday, and for how long.

 

📘 Callback Material

Saturday post Shabbat,  we will post all callback materials for next Tuesday on the Shrek Jr. Blog. Please review the material carefully and begin preparing. In the meantime, please review again lengthy and very important callback post from earlier this week. Everything you need to know about how to deliver a successful callback and create characters through face and body are in that post! 😊 CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THAT POST! 

 

 

🍎 Food & Snack Guidelines

To ensure a smooth callback:

• Please do NOT drop off food during callbacks.
• If a parent needs to drop off dinner, all food drop-offs must happen between 3:00–4:00 PMto the LS front desk/Mrs. Janice desk.
• There is no one at the front desk after 4:00 PM to open the door or receive deliveries.
• Delivery services are not allowed due to security protocols.
• Students should pack snacks and a light dinner if they are not receiving a drop-off before 4:00 PM.

 

Thank you for helping us keep the evenings running safely and efficiently!

 

📝 Reminders for All Families

• Please submit your Callback Interest Form ASAP if you have not already.
• Please turn in your conflict calendar by next Tuesday if you have not already.
• All parents and students must sign up for REMIND so you never miss urgent updates or changes. You can sign up for Remind on the left side of the blog.
• Please read every blog post in full. All musical communications are housed on the Shrek Jr. Blog Homepage.
• Next update will be post Shabbat for all MS cast and Crew.

 

 

Thank you all for your flexibility, support, and enthusiasm. We are thrilled to continue this process with such an extraordinary group of young performers. Next week is going to be amazing!

 

Warmly,

Ms. Kendrick