Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) invites all young performers, ages 7-17 years old (18, if enrolled in high school), to open auditions for their Young Performers’ Theatre production of everyone’s favorite fractured fairy tale, “Shrek, Jr.”

Auditions will be held Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, at 4:30 p.m., at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Dr., #10 in Davis. Callbacks will be on Wednesday, July 23, at 4 p.m., at the same location.

The show is directed and choreographed by Megan Richmond, with musical direction by Montana Monce. Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy tale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairy tale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Auditions are open for ALL roles, and any role may be performed by an actor of any gender. For a list and description of all characters and roles, go to: dmtc.org/auditions#ypt.

Please bring a prepared song (not from Shrek, Jr.) and sheet music, with piano accompaniment (piano accompanist is provided). There will also be cold readings. To sign up for an audition, click HERE or visit dmtc.org/publicforms/ypt/audition and follow the instructions, including completing the required forms. If you would like to learn more about the audition process for the Young Performers’ Theatre, go to dmtc.org/ypt-auditions.

Rehearsals begin Monday, July 28. The show opens on Saturday, Sept. 13, with additional performances on Sept. 20 and 27, and Oct. 3-5. Don’t have a doubt in your mind, make your way to DMTC on July 21 and 22.