Dear Lower School Shrek Jr. Families,
We hope this message finds you staying warm, healthy, and excited as we begin our Shrek Jr. adventure together! We are thrilled to have your child as part of the Lower School cast and our 5th-grade tech pioneers, and we cannot wait to bring the world of Duloc to life.
As we kick off rehearsals, please carefully review the important details below for our FIRST ALL-LOWER SCHOOL REHEARSAL, which were shared in the registration packet, posted on the Lower School schedule section of the show blog, and emailed to all registrants.
LOWER SCHOOL JANUARY REHEARSAL DETAILS
Date: Thursday, January 8
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:30 PM
Who: ALL Lower School Cast & Lower School Crew
Location: Lower School Theatre
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:30 PM
Who: 3rd -5th grade Cast & Lower School Crew
Location: Lower School Theatre
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:30 PM
Who: M- 2nd School Cast & Lower School Crew
Location: Lower School Theatre
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:30 PM
Who: Grade Levels TBD- School Cast & Lower School Crew
Location: Lower School Theatre
Dismissal & Arrival
Rehearsal will begin promptly at 3:20 PM in the Lower School Theatre.
Students will be dismissed directly from their end-of-day classrooms to the theatre. Teachers will be notified that morning that your child is attending rehearsal.
If your child will not be attending this rehearsal, please email Ms. Kendrick, Mrs. Gimpelevich, Mr. Frank, and/or Mr. Weismark so we can update rosters and inform teachers.
Dismissal at 4:30 PM:
Students will be dismissed to the regular carpool line.
Please have your carpool number placard visible when picking up.
If another adult is picking up your child, please provide them with a placard displaying your carpool number.
If your child is riding home with another family, please notify Ms. Kendrick AND Mrs. Gimpelevich in advance.
Snack & Hydration
Students should bring a snack and water.
Snack and hydration time will take place from 3:20 to 3:30 PM.
Rehearsal will run from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
Scripts
Scripts will be sent home on Friday by homeroom teachers.
Please be on the lookout for your child’s script at the end of the day on Friday.
Fourth & Fifth Grade Advanced Ensemble Opportunity
The Fourth and Fifth Grade Advanced Ensemble offers interested students the opportunity to participate in additional musical numbers, learn advanced harmonies, choreography, and acting techniques, and gain valuable stage experience. Students in this ensemble may have opportunities to serve as understudies and/or have opportunities for featured parts (roles that include a solo speaking line or two, featured dancers, or a featured small group ensemble alongside the MS cast).
This enhanced opportunity is designed for 4th- and 5th-grade performers who want additional stage time beyond the regular LS ensemble time commitment and experience and who are beginning to prepare for middle school musical theatre by developing the skills needed to audition for lead and supporting roles. Participation in the Advanced Ensemble reflects the Middle School cast's increased commitment and provides students with a vital bridge experience.
Advanced Ensemble is based on TIME COMMITMENT. These commitments include:
Attendance at ALL Sunday rehearsals
Extended rehearsal hours on Sundays and during tech week.
Attendance at select Middle School rehearsals (Middle School rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; the AE attends some of these rehearsals depending on role and responsibility; more specific schedule information is released after we have observed and workshopped the AE members).
Additional rehearsal calls are communicated at least two weeks in advance.
Important:
Students interested in the Advanced Ensemble MUST attend the Middle School cast hours for rehearsal on Sunday, February 1 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM.
This rehearsal will allow us to assess skill levels in singing, acting, and dancing, and to observe each performer to determine where they may best fit within the Advanced Ensemble.
If your child is interested in being considered for the Advanced Ensemble, please email Ms. Kendrick at Kphillips@davisacademy.org by January 16, 2026.
STAYING CONNECTED
The show blog is our central communication hub for all things Shrek Jr. We strongly encourage families to:
Join the Lower School Remind group, so you never miss an important update.
Follow the show blog (you may subscribe by email using the “Get New Posts by Email” box on the left side of the blog)
Bookmark key tabbed pages at the top of the blog, including LS Cast, LS Schedule, and Sunday FAQs
If your child is a 5th-grade tech pioneer participating as a crew member rather than on stage as a performer, please email Ms. Kendrick and bookmark the Crew page, where all crew-specific schedules, updates, and FAQs will be available. Along the side of the blog, you’ll also find quick-access links to schedules, vocal tracks, dance videos, forms, and more, which will be added over the next 11 weeks.
The Lower School rehearsal schedule for February and March will be posted on the blog on Tuesday, January 20th.
We look forward to seeing our lower school cast this Thursday!
Warmly,
Ms. Kendrick & Mrs. Gimpelevich
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