BlackBox Foundation is proud to present:

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, Disney’s 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 A Cast registration. Below are the dates and times for this casting. Please review all Cast A information before registering your child.

Rehearsals Time: 5:30–7:30pm

Mon 1/5

Thur 1/8

Mon 1/12

Thur 1/15

Mon 1/19

Thur 1/22

Mon 1/26

Thur 1/29

Mon 2/2

Thur 2/5

Mon 2/9

Thur 2/12

Mon 2/16

Thur 2/19

Mon 2/23

Thur 2/26

Mon 3/2

Thur 3/5

Mon 3/9

Thur 3/12

Mon 3/16

Thur 3/19

Mon 3/23

Thur 3/26

Mon 3/30

Thur 4/2

Tech week:

4/7 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/8 – 5:00–8:00pm

4/9 – 5:00–8:00pm

Shows:

4/10 @ 7:00pm

4/11 @ 2:00pm

4/11 @ 7:00pm

4/12 @ 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 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 $75 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.

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.

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 6, 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

Tech Week:

5/11 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/12 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/13 – 5:30–8:30pm

5/14 – 5:30–8:30pm

Shows:

5/15 @ 7:00pm

5/16 @ 2:00pm 

5/16 @ 7:00pm

5/17 @ 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 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 $75 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.

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.

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 6, 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

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