Friday, February 27, 2026

Sunday 3/2 Rehearsal and Important Reminders!

 





Please read this post in full, as it contains important information and reminders.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS BLOG POST 

1. Sunday 3/1, Rehearsal Schedule & Clothing Theme

2. Additional Costume & Shoe Needs for LS & MS 

3. STAR WALL PHOTOS

4. Sponsor of the Arts and Ticket Sales

5. MS CAST Show Performance Assignment BY CHARACTER 

6. Where does my LS Cast Member Stand?

7. Important Rehearsal Reminder

8. Rehearsal Resources






Clothing Spirit Wear Theme for 3/1 Rehearsal!




UNDERGARMENT & CAST SHOE NEEDS!




                                                                                                                      


PLEASE CLICK HERE  to view the additional undergarments, shoes, socks, and/or tights needed for your participant. If it is not listed in this document, we are providing all necessary costume pieces!

At the bottom of the sheet, you will find separate tabs for Lower School Cast, Middle School Cast, and Crew.

Thank you so much for taking the time to carefully review the guidelines. We truly appreciate your partnership in helping our performers feel confident and stage-ready. We absolutely welcome inexpensive options and knock-offs; however, the type of shoe is very important and must match the style listed for your child’s assigned role.

🚫 No tread sneakers on stage.
Shoes must have a flat tread (not waffle-patterned) and align with the overall costume style.

We also have a few additional costume needs — primarily undergarments and socks/tights — for our Middle School Cast.

Compression shorts are a must, as they help keep each performer’s microphone securely in place throughout the show. This small detail makes a big difference in helping everything run smoothly.

Please be especially mindful of the specific style and look assigned to your child’s character and grade level when selecting shoes. Each role has a designated requirement, and matching the style helps us maintain the production's visual storytelling.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

As we are in high season for the show, I may receive upwards of 400 + emails per day and am often in rehearsals, classes, meetings, with vendors, or build sessions away from my computer. I promise I will respond as soon as I am able. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding — it truly means so much.

I am deeply grateful for your support and partnership as we bring this magical production to life together.

ALL CAST & CREW WILL WEAR YOUR SHOES FOR A SHOE PARADE (so we can check to ensure your shoes are in the correct style/color) ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026.   THIS IS MANDATORY!

Thank you! 




STAR WALL





SPONSOR SEATING IS OPEN!

Dear Friend of the Arts,

 

The excitement is truly building as rehearsals for Shrek JR. continue to bring energy and joy to our halls. We are thrilled to begin filling the Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre this week with our Sponsor and Patron seating and cannot wait to share this special production with our community.

 

 Sponsor Seating Window:

• Opens: Wednesday, February 25 at 8:00 am
• Closes: Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 am

 

Public ticket sales will still begin in the pre-dawn hours of March 5.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our theatre and fine arts programs. We are so grateful for the many ways you help make productions like this possible, and we look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an unforgettable show.

 

Warmly,

 

Drew Frank and Kendrick Phillips



MS  CAST & AE Grumpy Dwarf/Baby Ogre SHOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE RELEASED!




LOWER SCHOOL CAST INFORMATION!

LS Cast appears in all 4 shows and is sprinkled throughout the theatre, in the aisles, on the stage, and in front of the stage.

As we are still blocking the show and haven't had 100% cast attendance at rehearsals, it is impossible to release 100% of exactly where each LS participant or grade is placed at this time, BUT this is a very good guideline to follow when selecting seats if you have a Lower School Cast Member.






ALL CAST/CREW REMINDERS!
  • Lower School Cast appears in all 4 shows.
  • MS Cast also appears in all 4 shows in varying roles and capacities.
  • Running Crew works all 4 shows.




Dear Parents,

 

With a little over 21 days until showtime, we are in the final stretch of bringing Shrek to life! The excitement is building, and the dedication of our young performers is truly inspiring. As we approach these final rehearsals, we need your help to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.

 

While we love and support the many activities our students are involved in, we simply must make Shrek the top priority for the next couple of weeks. At this stage, we can no longer accommodate early releases, late arrivals, or partial rehearsals without significantly impacting the scenes your children are in and the overall quality of the production.

 

Every rehearsal from this point forward is essential. We have just two Sunday rehearsals left before Tech Week, and full attendance is critical for refining choreography, staging, and ensemble work. As a reminder, the following rehearsals are mandatory:

  • Sunday, March 8th & Sunday, March 15th
  • Tech Week: March 17-20

 

Any absences (except for illness) during these final rehearsals may result in adjustments to participation in certain numbers, including the curtain call.

 

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We can’t wait to share this incredible production with you soon!

 

Warmly,
Kendrick, Michelle, Bob, and Drew


WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

To minimize distractions during rehearsal, we need your help getting our cast "offline" while "on-stage." M-8th Students should not wear Bluetooth devices to Sunday rehearsals, tech week, and the shows and should leave them at home. These devices also affect our sound system. Thank you for your assistance with this.



HAIRSTYLES & MAKE-UP FOR LOWER SCHOOL CAST WILL BE RELEASED ON THE BLOG ON EARLY NEXT WEEK.



Wednesday, February 25, 2026

UNDERGARMENT & CAST SHOE NEEDS!

 

UNDERGARMENT & CAST SHOE NEEDS!



                                                                                                                      


PLEASE CLICK HERE  to view the additional undergarments, shoes, socks, and/or tights needed for your participant. If it is not listed in this document, we are providing all necessary costume pieces!

At the bottom of the sheet, you will find separate tabs for Lower School Cast, Middle School Cast, and Crew.

Thank you so much for taking the time to carefully review the guidelines. We truly appreciate your partnership in helping our performers feel confident and stage-ready. We absolutely welcome inexpensive options and knock-offs; however, the type of shoe is very important and must match the style listed for your child’s assigned role.

🚫 No tread sneakers on stage.
Shoes must have a flat tread (not waffle-patterned) and align with the overall costume style.

We also have a few additional costume needs — primarily undergarments and socks/tights — for our Middle School Cast.

Compression shorts are a must, as they help keep each performer’s microphone securely in place throughout the show. This small detail makes a big difference in helping everything run smoothly.

Please be especially mindful of the specific style and look assigned to your child’s character and grade level when selecting shoes. Each role has a designated requirement, and matching the style helps us maintain the production's visual storytelling.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

As we are in high season for the show, I may receive upwards of 400 + emails per day and am often in rehearsals, classes, meetings, with vendors, or build sessions away from my computer. I promise I will respond as soon as I am able. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding — it truly means so much.

I am deeply grateful for your support and partnership as we bring this magical production to life together.

ALL CAST & CREW WILL WEAR YOUR SHOES FOR A SHOE PARADE (so we can check to ensure your shoes are in the correct style/color) ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026.   THIS IS MANDATORY!

Thank you! 




Tuesday, February 24, 2026

MS Cast Assignments by Show, Sponsor Seating, and Where does LS Stand?

 



MS  CAST & AE Grumpy Dwarf/Baby Ogre SHOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE RELEASED!






LOWER SCHOOL CAST INFORMATION!

LS Cast appears in all 4 shows and is sprinkled throughout the theatre, in the aisles, on the stage, and in front of the stage.

As we are still blocking the show and haven't had 100% cast attendance at rehearsals, it is impossible to release 100% of exactly where each LS participant or grade is placed at this time, BUT this is a very good guideline to follow when selecting seats if you have a Lower School Cast Member.






ALL CAST/CREW REMINDERS!
  • Lower School Cast appears in all 4 shows.
  • MS Cast also appears in all 4 shows in varying roles and capacities.
  • Running Crew works all 4 shows.






SPONSOR SEATING OPENS TOMORROW
 2/25/26 @ 8:00 a.m.



Dear Friend of the Arts,

 

The excitement is truly building as rehearsals for Shrek JR. continue to bring energy and joy to our halls. We are thrilled to begin filling the Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre this week with our Sponsor and Patron seating and cannot wait to share this special production with our community.

 

We do want to share one small update to our timeline. In order for Kendrick to finalize the Lower School positioning map and confirm Middle School cast pairings (so you have the clearest information possible when selecting your seats) we are delaying the opening of Sponsor seating by one day. We will post this information to the blog https://davisshrekjr.blogspot.com/ by Tuesday evening.  We apologize for this brief delay and appreciate your understanding.

 

Updated Sponsor Seating Window:
• Opens: Wednesday, February 25 at 8:00 am
• Closes: Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 am

 

Public ticket sales will still begin in the pre-dawn hours of March 5.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our theatre and fine arts programs. We are so grateful for the many ways you help make productions like this possible, and we look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an unforgettable show.

 

Warmly,

 

Drew Frank and Kendrick Phillips


Update re:Cast List Assignments, LS Placements, and Sponsor Seating


Hi all,


Ms. Kendrick had the opportunity to observe the cast for blocking and staging at our second ALL CAST Sunday rehearsal and is working on the final logistics. She has been out of school yesterday and today under the weather and is finalizing placements. The documents that were to be posted yesterday will be delayed and posted late tonight/early tomorrow morning. Mr. Frank has already sent an email about the pushback on the Sponsor seats for tomorrow morning. 

We apologize for this brief delay and appreciate your understanding.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Sunday 2/12 Rehearsal, Volunteers, Star Wall & Updates!

 

We are working hard and looking forward to another great Sunday rehearsal—our second of five! 

We’re already halfway through our Sunday rehearsals, but much is left to learn. With only a few Sundays to put together multiple songs, dances, blocking, and props for a full production with 160 students, it is vital that everyone attends rehearsal for the entire call time- unless you communicated any conflicts at the time of registration. 
We always understand and have deep empathy for our sweet ones who are under the weather/sick.

A reminder: the 4th and 5th Advanced Ensemble members must be present for all regular rehearsals and the extended schedule, as there is too much material to cover to accommodate missed hours/days. 

Thank you for your commitment—let’s make this an incredible show together!





SUNDAY REHEARSAL CLOTHING THEME!
This Sunday's theme is pajamas and/or anything Superhero or Fairytale! 



What do I need to bring to Sunday rehearsals?
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • A water bottle.
    • A snack/multiple snacks for rehearsals that are 2 hours or longer.
    • A lunch for rehearsals that are LONGER than 3.5 hours.
      • Please follow our nut-free policies regarding food brought to school. 
    • No deliveries or delivery services are allowed during rehearsals.
  • EVERYONE
    • Please eat breakfast before arrival and rehearsal call times. It is VITAL to the success of rehearsal that all participants eat a good breakfast before rehearsal. Hungry bellies make for irritable humans who find it hard to focus and have enough energy to participate in rehearsal!
  • TO BRING SCRIPTS OR NOT TO BRING SCRIPTS?
    • Mechina through 2nd grade do NOT need to bring their scripts to rehearsal!
    • 3rd through 8th grade bring scripts to rehearsal. 
    • The crew only needs to bring scripts to rehearsal beginning on March 8, 2026
      • Crew Families, please ensure you have read the Crew page located at the top of the blog.
      • Crew Sundays are optional until mandatory Sundays begin. This information is on the Crew page and in the registration packet. 


ALL Parents and MS Students, PLEASE ensure you have read the Sunday Rehearsals FAQ's link in full. 
(The link above is also a page tab at the top of the blog.)

It contains essential information about Sunday rehearsals!


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πŸ’š Our Incredible Shrek Village πŸ’š

I want to begin by saying how deeply grateful I am for all of you who have filled out our volunteer form, and to those wonderful volunteers who helped clean and organize during our first Sunday rehearsal. Your presence and your generosity of spirit made such a difference. The energy in the building was joyful and productive — and that only happens because of you!

As we move closer to tech week, we have another call for volunteers this Sunday to help with sizing, cleaning, and organization!

🎽 Costume Sizing Volunteers Needed

  • 5–6 volunteers for ourMechina through 2nd grade group

  • 2 volunteers for the 3rd-grade group 

If you are able to help with either of these groups this Sunday, please email Amy Robinson and me at:
amyrobinson82@gmail.com and kphillips@davisacademy.org

πŸ‘• Costume Shop & Organization Help Needed

We could also use 6 to 10 Volunteers for any duration of time during this Sunday's rehearsal day to:

  •  Help organize and set up our costume shop room

  • Help with cleaning up our back storage area

  • A few volunteers to assist with labeling t-shirts and putting them into boxes by the Homeroom teachers.

If you’re able to help in any of these areas, please email me and cc Amy at amyrobinson82@gmail.com.


As we turn the corner into tech week, you’ll begin to see more volunteer requests. We are so grateful to everyone who has already filled out the volunteer form.

If you signed up to help during dress rehearsals and shows (whether in the dressing rooms, at concessions, or with merchandise), we will release a schedule in the next few weeks with everyone's assignments and any remaining needs!

And as we look ahead to our Sunday, March 1st, rehearsal, our crafting and sewing volunteers, we will absolutely be putting your talents to use in the costume shop. We cannot wait to have you join us.

For those who have asked if it’s too late to sign up, it is never too late. Here is the volunteer form link again. We welcome every helping hand!

This production simply does not happen without your generosity, your time, and your willingness to step in wherever needed. I am so deeply appreciative.

I truly love our village. πŸ’šπŸ§…



STAR WALL

We will be creating a STAR WALL to feature our amazing young thespians.

By Sunday, March 8th, please send in a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 headshot/school picture/close-up photo of your child (only your child in the picture, please), with their name and grade printed on BOTH the back of the photograph and the envelope you submit it in.  The photo will not be returned, so please do not send an original image. 

You may drop this off at Sunday practices or leave it with the front desk of either campus in an envelope marked SHREK STAR WALL FOR MS. KENDRICK!



Please keep rehearsing with the following resources, which are located to the right of this blog post under the Song, Dance, and Script heading.
 
Choreograhpy Videos from our Dance Captains will be posted beginning THIS Sunday and added under the resources as well.




πŸ§…Important Update – Please ReadπŸ§…


Monday’s blog post will contain vital information and documents regarding:

πŸ‘—πŸ‘’Any/All additional costume needs & footwear for the showπŸ‘—πŸ‘’

🎭Middle School Cast Assignments by Shows🎭

πŸ“œ Lower School “Where Will They Stand” documentπŸ“œ

These documents are posted in advance of the Sponsor Seating opening on Tuesday, the 24th.

Please check the blog on Monday, early afternoon, so you don’t miss any critical updates.




Thank you for staying informed, organized, and prepared as we head into this exciting phase of Shrek Jr.! πŸ§…✨