Musical
Welcome to the Murray Musical 2025
The Murray PTA are thrilled to offer students in grades 3-5 an opportunity to participate in this year’s Murray Musical, SHREK the Musical, Jr.! Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in SHREK the Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, SHREK Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
No prior acting experience is necessary. Our goal is to create an environment where every student can succeed and be a part of a great performance.
Important Dates
Registration: Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm
Casting Day: Thursday, November 21st – 3:30pm-7:30pm ET – IN PERSON AT MURRAY – AUDITORIUM/GAME ROOM
Read-Through/Meet & Greet: Monday, December 16th
Dress Rehearsals: Thursday, January 30th (Cast A Only – 3:15pm-6:00pm; No Cast B Rehearsal), Friday, January 31st (Cast B Only – 3:15pm-6:00pm; No Cast A Rehearsal). 3rd graders are expected to attend both Cast A and Cast B dress rehearsals.
Show Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, Show Times: Cast A: 10:30am, Cast B: 1:30pm. 3rd graders will be performing in both the Cast A and Cast B shows.
Please email us at MurrayAveMusical@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Key Dates & Registration
GRADES: 3-5
REGISTRATION: Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm - Closes Sunday, November 10th at 8pm
***Space is limited. 25 kids per grade per cast. Waitlist Available.***
CASTING DAY (4th and 5th Graders Only): Thursday, November 21st – 3:30pm-7:30pm ET – IN PERSON AT MURRAY – AUDITORIUM/GAME ROOM. Children will be asked to register for a specified time slot during the afternoon. Auditions will be closed, but children will be expected to wait outside the Auditorium until their name/time is called. Sandbox would like to hear each 4th and 5th grade child to find the best part for person. Note: 3rd graders are automatically part of the ensemble and do not have to participate in Casting Day.
***Casting Days Sign-Up Sheet to come***
3rd Graders will perform in both performances.
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READ-THROUGH: Monday, December 16th
Cast A: 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Cast B: 5:30– 7:30 pm
3rd graders do not attend the read through.
Rehearsal Times - Click to Download Rehearsal Calendar
Regular Rehearsal Times
Cast A: 3:15 – 5:30 pm (except noted below)
Cast B: 5:45 – 8:00 pm (except noted below)
3rd graders perform in both cast A and cast B shows, rehearse every day that either Cast A or Cast B rehearses.
Exceptions to Regular Rehearsal Times
Tuesday, January 7th *
Wednesday, January 8th *
Thursday, January 9th *
Friday, January 10th - No Rehearsal (Please practice at home)
Monday, January 13th – No Rehearsal (Please practice at home)
Tuesday, January 14th – No Rehearsal (Please practice at home)
Wednesday, January 15th – No Rehearsal (Please practice at home)
Thursday, January 16th *
Friday, January 17th * (Cast B Only – 3:15pm-5:30pm; No Cast A Rehearsal)
Tuesday, January 21st *
Wednesday, January 22nd *
Thursday, January 23rd *
Friday, January 24th * (Cast A Only – 3:15pm-5:30pm; No Cast B Rehearsal)
Monday, January 27th
Tuesday, January 28th
* For those days marked with an asterisk (*), 3rd graders attend only the first hour of rehearsal
Dress Rehearsals
Thursday, January 30th (Cast A Only – 3:15pm-6:00pm; No Cast B Rehearsal)
Friday, January 31st (Cast B Only – 3:15pm-6:00pm; No Cast A Rehearsal)
3rd graders attend both Cast A and cast B rehearsals for full time
Performances
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Show Times: Cast A: 10:30am, Cast B: 1:30pm
3rd graders perform in both shows.
