BlackBox Foundations Proudly presents:

Shrek Jr. (Ages 7-18)

Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and all your favorite fairy-tale misfits in this hilarious and heartwarming adventure! Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the Broadway musical, Shrek Jr. brings the beloved ogre’s story to life with spectacular songs, outrageous humor, and an inspiring message about friendship, self-acceptance, and the beauty in being different.

Follow Shrek as he embarks on a daring quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower—with a talkative donkey by his side and a villainous Lord Farquaad standing in his way. Filled with big laughs, unforgettable characters, and plenty of swampy charm, Shrek Jr. is a fun-filled show for the whole family!

Saturday, 01/03/2025 – Vocal Auditions (10am–2pm) Must schedule an audition time. More information about time slots will be sent out at a later date.

All auditioning must have the following prepared:

30 seconds of a song to perform in front of the production team

A 20–30 second monologue to perform for the production team

A printed headshot (preferably 4x6 size). If one is not provided, a member of the production staff will take a photo after the audition.

Sunday, 01/04/2025 – Call Backs (2pm–5pm) Everyone is requested to attend the entire callback audition.

All auditioning must have the following for callbacks:

Close-toed shoes (jazz shoes or ballet flats preferred)

Comfortable clothing easy to move in (no skirts or dresses, please)

A water bottle

This is the B Cast registration. Below are the dates and times for this casting. Please review both A and B cast information before registering your child.

Rehearsals

Time: 5:30–7:30pm

Tue 1/6

Fri 1/9

Tue 1/13

Fri 1/16

Tue 1/20

Fri 1/23

Tue 1/27

Fri 1/30

Tue 2/3

Fri 2/6

Tue 2/10

Fri 2/13

Tue 2/17

Fri 2/20

Tue 2/24

Fri 2/27

Tue 3/3

Fri 3/6

Tue 3/10

Fri 3/13

Tue 3/17

Fri 3/20

Tue 3/24

Fri 3/27

Tue 3/31

Fri 4/3

Tech week:

4/14 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/15 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/16 – 5:00–8:00pm

Shows:

4/17 @ 7:00pm

4/18 @ 2:00pm

4/18 @ 7:00pm

4/19 @ 2:00pm

Cast provides their own costumes.

Cast should bring a water bottle, snack, pencil, jacket, and highlighter to every rehearsal.

Cast members are allotted 2 unexcused missed rehearsals. We may not be able to re-teach choreography and/or vocals if rehearsals are missed. After 2 unexcused absences, we will be re-evaluating the cast member’s role.

Registration fee cannot be refunded.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact:

Emmi Rakoci 

(520) 424-6470 

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

BlackBox Foundation Proudly Presents:

Shrek Jr. (Ages 7-18)

Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and all your favorite fairy-tale misfits in this hilarious and heartwarming adventure! Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the Broadway musical, Shrek Jr. brings the beloved ogre’s story to life with spectacular songs, outrageous humor, and an inspiring message about friendship, self-acceptance, and the beauty in being different.

Follow Shrek as he embarks on a daring quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower—with a talkative donkey by his side and a villainous Lord Farquaad standing in his way. Filled with big laughs, unforgettable characters, and plenty of swampy charm, Shrek Jr. is a fun-filled show for the whole family!

Saturday, 01/03/2025 – Vocal Auditions (10am–2pm) Must schedule an audition time. More information about time slots will be sent out at a later date.

All auditioning must have the following prepared:

30 seconds of a song to perform in front of the production team

A 20–30 second monologue to perform for the production team

A printed headshot (preferably 4x6 size). If one is not provided, a member of the production staff will take a photo after the audition.

Sunday, 01/04/2025 – Call Backs (2pm–5pm) Everyone is requested to attend the entire callback audition.

All auditioning must have the following for callbacks:

Close-toed shoes (jazz shoes or ballet flats preferred)

Comfortable clothing easy to move in (no skirts or dresses, please)

A water bottle

This is the C Cast registration. Below are the dates and times for this casting. Please review all cast information before registering your child.

Rehearsals

Wednesdays 5:30–7:30pm Saturdays 10:00am–12:00pm

Wed 1/7

Sat 1/3

Wed 1/14

Sat 1/17

Wed 1/21

Sat 1/24

Wed 1/28

Sat 1/31

Wed 2/4

Sat 2/7

Wed 2/11

Sat 2/14

Wed 2/18

Sat 2/21

Wed 2/25

Sat 2/28

Wed 3/4

Sat 3/7

Wed 3/11

Sat 3/14

Wed 3/18

Sat 3/21

Wed 3/25

Sat 3/28

Wed 4/1

Sat 4/4

Tech Week:

4/21 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/22 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/23 – 5:00–8:00pm

Shows:

4/24 @ 7:00pm

4/25 @ 2:00pm

4/25 @ 7:00pm

4/26 @ 2:00pm

Cast provides their own costumes.

Cast should bring a water bottle, snack, pencil, jacket, and highlighter to every rehearsal.

Cast members are allotted 2 unexcused missed rehearsals. We may not be able to re-teach choreography and/or vocals if rehearsals are missed. After 2 unexcused absences, we will be re-evaluating the cast member’s role.

Registration fee cannot be refunded.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact:

Emmi Rakoci 

(520) 424-6470

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

BlackBox Foundation Presents:

The Lightning Thief (Ages 13–19)

This is an audition-based production. Not all who audition will be cast. Casting is selective and based on the needs of the production. If you are offered a role and you choose to accept it, a $50 registration fee will be due at that time. (See contact info below for registration scholarship information)

Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule, including individual call times, will be provided after casting is completed.

Percy Jackson is about to discover that being a half-blood is more dangerous than he ever imagined. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and adapted into a thrilling rock musical, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical follows Percy and his friends on a quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt and prevent an all-out war among the gods.

Filled with electrifying songs, humor, and heart, this high-energy adventure celebrates friendship, courage, and finding your place in the world—even when the odds (and the monsters) are against you.

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 14th 2-4pm

Must schedule an audition time. Additional information about time slots will be sent at a later date.

Please prepare:

• 30 seconds of a song to perform for the production team
• A 20–30 second monologue
• A printed headshot (preferably 4x6). (If not provided, a production staff member will take a photo after your audition.)

Everyone called back is expected to attend the full session.

Callbacks: Sunday, March 15th 2-4pm

Please note: Those auditioning may be asked to learn and perform a short section of a song from the production during either the audition or callback process.

For callbacks please come prepared with the following:

• Close-toed shoes (jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or character shoes preferred)
• Comfortable clothing easy to move in (no skirts or dresses)
• A water bottle

(A complete schedule with individual call times will be sent after casting.)

Rehearsals:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30–8:30pm, Saturdays: 1:30–3:00pm

Dates: March 16, 2026 – May 24, 2026

Mon 3/16

Wed 3/18

Sat 3/21

Mon 3/23

Wed 3/25

Sat 3/28

Mon 3/30

Wed 4/1

Sat 4/4

Mon 4/6

Wed 4/8

Sat 4/11

Mon 4/13

Wed 4/15

Sat 4/18

Mon 4/20

Wed 4/22

Sat 4/25

Mon 4/27

Wed 4/29

Sat 5/2

Mon 5/4

Wed 5/6

Sat 5/9

Mon 5/11

Wed 5/13

Sat 5/16

Tech Week:

5/18 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/19 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/20 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/21 – 5:30–8:30pm

Shows:

5/23 @ 2:00pm

5/23 @ 7:00pm 

5/24 @ 1:00pm

5/24 @ 6:00pm

Other Notes

Cast provides their own costumes unless otherwise noted.

Please bring a water bottle, snack, pencil, jacket, and highlighter to every rehearsal.

Because of limited rehearsal, and the rehearsal schedule being per-group, we will be taking attendance very seriously. 

The registration fee is non-refundable.

For all Questions or concerns: 

Emmi Rakoci

(520) 424-6470

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

BlackBox Foundation Presents:

The Lightning Thief (Ages 13–19)

This is an audition-based production. Not all who audition will be cast. Casting is selective and based on the needs of the production. If you are offered a role and you choose to accept it, a $50 registration fee will be due at that time. (See contact info below for registration scholarship information)

Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule, including individual call times, will be provided after casting is completed.

Percy Jackson is about to discover that being a half-blood is more dangerous than he ever imagined. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and adapted into a thrilling rock musical, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical follows Percy and his friends on a quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt and prevent an all-out war among the gods.

Filled with electrifying songs, humor, and heart, this high-energy adventure celebrates friendship, courage, and finding your place in the world—even when the odds (and the monsters) are against you.

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 14th 2-4pm

Must schedule an audition time. Additional information about time slots will be sent at a later date.

Please prepare:

• 30 seconds of a song to perform for the production team
• A 20–30 second monologue
• A printed headshot (preferably 4x6). (If not provided, a production staff member will take a photo after your audition.)

Everyone called back is expected to attend the full session.

Please note: Those auditioning may be asked to learn and perform a short section of a song from the production during either the audition or callback process.

For callbacks please come prepared with the following:

• Close-toed shoes (jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or character shoes preferred)
• Comfortable clothing easy to move in (no skirts or dresses)
• A water bottle

(A complete schedule with individual call times will be sent after casting.)

Rehearsals:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30–8:30pm, Saturdays: 1:30–3:00pm

Dates: March 16, 2026 – May 23, 2026

Mon 3/16

Wed 3/18

Sat 3/21

Mon 3/23

Wed 3/25

Sat 3/28

Mon 3/30

Wed 4/1

Sat 4/4

Mon 4/6

Wed 4/8

Sat 4/11

Mon 4/13

Wed 4/15

Sat 4/18

Mon 4/20

Wed 4/22

Sat 4/25

Mon 4/27

Wed 4/29

Sat 5/2

Mon 5/4

Wed 5/6

Sat 5/9

Mon 5/11

Wed 5/13

Sat 5/16

Tech Week:

5/25 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/26 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/27 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/28 – 5:30–8:30pm

Shows:

5/29 @ 7:00pm

5/30 @ 2:00pm

5/30 @ 7:00pm

5/31 @ 2:00pm

Other Notes

Cast provides their own costumes unless otherwise noted.

Please bring a water bottle, snack, pencil, jacket, and highlighter to every rehearsal.

Because of limited rehearsal, and the rehearsal schedule being per-group, we will be taking attendance very seriously. 

The registration fee is non-refundable.

For all Questions or concerns: 

Emmi Rakoci

(520) 424-6470

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

BlackBox Foundation is proud to present our

2026 Youth Summer Day Camp

The BlackBox Day-Camp is an enriching summer camp dedicated to teaching children grades 2nd-8th all aspects of performing arts. Students will learn everything from acting, improv, and dance, as well as set and costume design, plus so much more! The 8 day camp starts June 8th, 2026, at Mission Heights Preparatory High School, and continues through June 18th. The camp runs from 8am to 3pm, Monday-Thursday, and consists of six class periods, a snack period, and a lunch period. (Students will provide a lunch and a waterbottle for themselves, snacks are provided by BlackBox) 

Students will take home lots of information and tools to help them in the theatrical world! Every student will recieve a camp T-shirt, Tote bag and name tag. They will also take home all crafts and informational papers provided during the camp.

Parents should arrive at 7:30am June 8th to fill out emergency contact, T-shirt, and field trip consent forms

There are limited spots available, register now to reserve your spot!

*Payment plans are available upon checkout*

Interested in a Scholarship? Read below!

We have a limited number of scholarships available for this years summer camp. To apply for a summer camp schoalrship please email Emmi Rakoci at emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com . 

Those applying will be required to fill out a google form and submit a 200 word essay on what this scholarship would mean to you. (More info will be sent with the link to the google form)

2nd - 8th Grade

Location: Mission Heights Preparatory High School

1376 E Cottonwood Ln, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Dates and Times: June 8th--18th, 8am-3pm Monday-Thursday

For any questions please email Emmi Rakoci (Camp coordinator) at:

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

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This is the registration for those cast in The Lightning Thief Cast A. Please do not register unless you have been cast in this production.

This is the registration for those cast in The Lightning Thief Cast B. Please do not register unless you have been cast in this production.