Welcome to the Academy Players Summer Show! In two weeks (and a couple of random days), students will prepare and perform Shrek the Musical – TYA on stage! Casting is by audition, so check out the audition details.
Shrek the Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Students from 11 to 19 are welcome to audition. There are fantastic roles for both males and females! Please read all the audition information carefully and follow the instructions to submit your audition video.
Dates:
Audition Ages: 11 to 19 years old
Audition Video Submissions Due: March 31st
Callbacks (Studio):
Performances: July 10-11, 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Showcase Location: Will be held at Sand Creek High School Theatre.
Costumes: Students will provide their own costumes for the show.
Tuition:
Tuition: $450 – If paid in full at registration
Tuition Payment Plan:
$200 – Due May 1 (After Casting)
$140 – Due June 1
$140 – Due June 15
Included in Tuition:
Tuition Discounts:
Military Discount*
Students who have a military parent qualify for a 10% discount.
Multi-Camp Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional camp a student takes over the summer.
Sibling Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional sibling who participates in classes.
*Students may use only one discount per camp and all discounts will be applied to the equal or lesser value class.
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Shayla Mellen has a Bachelors of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts with a Dance Major and Theater minor which she received at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. As well as an Associate of Arts in Dance Performance on a full-tuition scholarship from Casper College. She has been dancing since the age of 2 and dance and theater are her absolute passion. She has been in many musicals, plays, and dance shows such as Double-Sided Coin, Collective Trust, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Six Characters in Search of an Author, A Rock N Roll Fantasy, and an adaptation of Charlotte’s Web through dance. She is the Show Choir and Musical Choreographer at Vista Ridge High School and Show Choir Choreographer for Falcon High School. Shayla has also choreographed some of her own original dance shows such as Resurgence and Psyche through UCCS. She has loved being a part of the ACT staff for several years now.
Artistic Director & Vocal Director
Matt Dunn is gracious for the opportunity to join the Academy of Children’s Theatre. Matt is an actor, singer, dancer, and teacher from Orange County, CA. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton and has performed in various regional productions around the Los Angeles area. Matt started singing and acting when he was 8. He has a vocal performance background and has sung at venues like The Hollywood Bowl, The Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He trained under a direct student of acting mogul Konstantin Stanislavski and has extensive dance training in tap, jazz, and ballet. One of Matt’s favorite performances was with the original production company of Rock of Ages on contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Matt has a passion for teaching and has 10 years of experience as an acting coach, voice teacher, and dance instructor. Apart from theatre, Matt is the proud father of 3 children and owns a local dog training company with his wife, Jenny.
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