Countdown To Opening Night!

SHREK JR AUDITION INFORMATION

All those cast in SHREK JR are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $28) by the initial cast meeting/read-thru. One parent/guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Subscriptions paid during the 2024-2025 season will also fulfill this requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.

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Co-Directors: Beth Sutter & Paula Sutter

Assistant Director: Kimberly Hall

Vocal Director: Amy Shinabarger

Choreographer: Lily Verhoff

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​​PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:

Lincoln Cultural Center 240 Warren Ave Kankakee IL 60901

There will be seven (7) mandatory performances of this production.

School Performances*: Thursday, March 13 & Friday, March 14 

(There will be two school performances* each day at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.)

Public Performances: Saturday, March 15 at 2 pm; Saturday, March 15 at 7 pm; Sunday, March 16 at 2 pm

*Every young person cast in this production will be required to miss two days of school for the school performances. Every cast member will be required to have a permission slip signed by his/her teachers and principal during the first week of rehearsal. Failure to return this slip by the deadline given may result in the cast member being removed from the cast. 
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SHREK JR. CAST LIST

THANK YOU to everyone who took the time and effort to audition for SHREK JR.

We had so many talented youths audition.

If you weren’t cast in this production, please try again.

Just know that this was a very hard decision for the Shrek Jr. staff!

 

If your name is on the cast list, you need to do two things RIGHT AWAY: 

 

1. Email us to accept OR decline your role - kvtashrek@gmail.com or text one of us :

   • Miss Beth:    815-592-5004 or

   • Mrs. Paula:  815-953-9672

2. You or your parent should make a costume appointment ASAP.  It is very important that we get everyone measured/fit as we have many costumes to make.                                                                                                                                      Sign up here for your costume appointment: https://wejoinin.com/sheets/qwsim

 

There will be a parent and full cast meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 at the KVTA Studios.

• Due to space limitations, we ask that only one parent attend if possible (unless you don't mind standing).

• It is important that at least one parent/guardian attends.

• The meeting should only last about an hour.

 

Congratulations to the cast of SHREK JR.

 

Shrek .............................................................. Hunter Lockhart

Donkey.............................................................Brady Perzee

Princess Fiona............................................. Abby Purcell

Young Fiona.................................................. Parker Birkey

Teen Fiona...................................................... Lindsey Hudgins

Lord Farquaad............................................. Dalton Sala

Dragon.............................................................. Lauryn Balk

Captain of the Guards.............................. Carter Shule

Three Blind Mice 1....................................... Kinley Collins

Three Blind Mice 2....................................... Ella Nitschke

Three Blind Mice 3........................................Mary Alice Kunz

Mama Ogre......................................................Adelyn Lindsay

Papa Ogre/Papa Bear............................... Liam Lohrbach

Little Ogre......................................................... Crosby Whittington

Pinocchio.......................................................... Nolan Janek

Big Bad Wolf.................................................... Kane Rushing

Pig 1..................................................................... Garret Rejholec

Pig 2..................................................................... Jack Stirnaman

Pig 3..................................................................... Jacob White

Wicked Witch.................................................. Olivia Zwirkoski

Peter Pan.......................................................... Daniel Marion

Ugly Duckling.................................................. Chloe Shinabarger

Gingy.................................................................... Brooks Wonder

Mad Hatter........................................................ Carter Budimir

Mama Bear....................................................... Simone Copiskey

Baby Bear......................................................... Hannah Fish

Dragon’s Prisoner ........................................ Charlee Mosher

Dragon’s Prisoner ........................................ Maddie Mulvenna

Dragon’s Prisoner ........................................ Cole Pilbeam

Dragon’s Prisoner ........................................ Andrew Bush

Dragon’s Prisoner......................................... Hope Brammer

Dragon’s Prisoner......................................... Addisyn Hanson

Dragon’s Prisoner......................................... Kirby Veit

Dragon’s Prisoner......................................... Kaylin Warner

Pied Piper/Bishop......................................... Austin Lyle

Dwarf.................................................................... Ashton Lamont

Hansel ................................................................. Lincoln Slegr

Gretel.................................................................... Mila Liberti

Goldilocks........................................................... Elliana Zwirkoski

Fairy Godmother............................................. Savannah Whittington

Tinkerbell............................................................. Leah Keller

Red Riding Hood............................................. Sophie Powell

Alice in Wonderland...................................... Molly Peterson

Bo Beep’s Sheep............................................ Evasue Gregoire, Teagan Kidd, Lucy Toepfer

Little Bo Beep.................................................... Aliza Zwirkoski

Tweedle Dee...................................................... Sophia Sherrill

Tweedle Dum..................................................... Gracyn Allen

Puss N’ Boots...................................................... Abigail James

Guards: William Keller, Caden Flowers, Khya Rushing, Avery Lamont

 

Duloc Dancers:  Ashton Lamont, Cheyenne Clausing, Nadia Cassady, Adrianna Udstuen, Alayna Valdivia, Amelia Nugent, Andrew Bush, Austin Lyle, Margie Hess, Olivia Douglas, Cole Pilbeam, Emma Froeschle

 

Rat Dancers: Adelyn Lindsay, Cheyenne Clausing, Nadia Cassady, Adrianna Udstuen, Alayna Valdivia, Amelia Nugent,  Margie Hess, Olivia Douglas, Emma Froeschle, Parker Birkey, Lindsay Hudgins

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Woodland Creatures: Crosby Whittington, Hope Brammer, Evasue Gregoire, Teagan Kidd, Addisyn Hanson, Lucy Toepfer, Kaylin Warner, Kirby Veit, Avery Lamont, Charlee Mosher, Maddie Mulvenna

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All cast members must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 years of age by March 13, 2025. Proof of age may be requested. All cast members must sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD or thumb drive, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. ​All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.​​

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If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2024-2025 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.

 

KVTA Policies: PDF

KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their cast member agrees to instruct and provide information to their cast member regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA.

 

If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS of the CAST:

1.    Cast members must miss two days of school (March 13 and 14) to perform for the school performances. 
2.    Parents/guardians are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer time for each cast member.
3.    There will be a mandatory parent/guardian/cast meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at KVTA. At least one parent/guardian must attend.
4.    You will need to sign your cast member up for a costume fitting as soon as the cast list is posted. A link to sign up will be sent to you after casting. 
5.    Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, they may be asked to supply items such as leotards, tights, etc. Additional optional expenses are the purchase of show DVD, picture CD or thumb drive, chill times, secret star, etc.  
6.    To participate in this production, children must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 by March 13th, 2025. 

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CLICK HERE FOR CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
 

For those cast in the show, our CAST READ THRU and PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING will be on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:30 pm at the KVTA Studios. This is a mandatory meeting.

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Further questions regarding casting may be emailed to the Co-Directors, Beth Sutter and Paula Sutter, at: kvtashrek@gmail.com 

 

Please include Shrek JR in the subject line.

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Break a leg!

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Sincerely,

The Staff of Shrek JR​