Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has announced auditions for its winter production of Shrek the Musical JR., set for Saturday, Dec. 5, in South Pasadena.
Auditions will be held in two sessions, 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m., at 1000 Fremont Ave., according to the academy’s flyer. The flyer lists ages 6 to 18. Performers who cannot attend in person may submit a video audition.
Registration is online at ystacademy.com/newauditions. As of Nov. 11, YSTA said more than 50% of the available in-person audition spots had been claimed.
Based on the DreamWorks animated film and Broadway musical, Shrek the Musical JR. follows an unlikely hero, a spirited princess, a wisecracking Donkey and a cast of fairy-tale misfits who discover that being different is what makes them extraordinary.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturdays, Jan. 9 to Feb. 13, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mandatory tech rehearsals are set for Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or 2 to 6 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., when all casts are called; and Tuesday, Feb. 23, and/or Thursday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. According to YSTA, “and” applies to performers in both casts, while “or” applies to those in only one cast.
Performances will run Feb. 26 to March 14, 2027, Fridays through Sundays across three weekends.
