2026 PRODUCTION CLASSES
Shrek The Musical JR
February 7 - April 26, 2026
Open to grades 3 - 8
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale 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 fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Performance Dates**
Friday, April 24 (10 am & 7 pm)
Saturday, April 25 (2pm & 7 pm)
Sunday, April 26 (2 pm)
**Morning student matinee performance on Friday, April 24.
Registration is closed for Shrek Jr.
Chicago Teen Edition
July 6th-25th 2026
Open to grades 9-12
In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
This a three week intensive summer program that will culminate in four performances at the Wells-Metrz Theatre on the Indiana University Campus.
For this year’s camp, we’re collaborating with IU Theatre and Dance to bring local Stages performers and performers from out of town to collaborate on this Broadway classic. Performers will take classes on weekday mornings in various theatrical subjects, and then attend rehearsals in the afternoons. This camp will immerse teens in the summer stock theatre experience, preparing them for future projects beyond high school.
Daily Schedule:
Mon-Fri*:
9-1: Class (ex. Acting, Tech Theatre, Dance, etc)
12-1: Lunch
1-6: Rehearsal
*We will have rehearsals on Saturdays, time TBD.
This production is by audition only. Auditions will take place on March 22 from 6-9 and March 25 from 7-9.
Pre-register for auditions here.
This is a collaboration between Stages Bloomington and the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and Contemporary Dance.