What is a "Callback?"
Casting a play is a lot like doing a puzzle. As a director, I am looking for the right piece to fit into the puzzle. Sometimes I need to see how pieces fit together. At the open audition, I get to meet everyone who is interested in taking part in the MS Play. Then I decide which students may be able to play certain characters. I then email students with an invite to the Call Backs. At the second audition I have the actors do more scene work with other students to see how they work together. Slowly, as director, I start to see the puzzle come together as I find the right person for each role. This is tough for some people as you may be an amazing actor, but you might just not fit any of the characters we are looking for. For example, during Fame, I needed four middle school students who can play teachers. This means I am looking for some height and some maturity. Not everyone fits this role.
I've been invited to a "Callback" now what?
When we email your invitation for a call back we identify which roles we are considering you for. You will not have much time to prepare and you are not expected to prepare, but you can at least read some of the scenes your character(s) will be playing at the callback audition. You probably want to print out any pages you may need and if time allows, highlight your possible roles.
Audition Slides:
Donkey/Shrek Scripts: LINK
Farquaad/Bishop/Shrek/Fiona: LINK
Fiona/Shrek scripts: LINK
Storyteller Lines: LINK
Farquaad/Pinocchio Script: LINK
There are no scripted lines for the callback for Mama, Papa Ogre, Little and Medium Fiona, Dragon so focus on music.
Music
You can find all the music on YouTube if you look up the name of the song plus Shrek Jr.
Fiona:
I know it's Today (same as audition)
I think You've Got Me Beat LINK
Fiona Med & Small:
1. I know it's today. LINK
Farquaad:
1. What's UP Duloc - Part II LINK
Shrek:
1. I know you've got me beat LINK
Mama, Papa Ogre & Storytellers
1. Big Bright Beautiful World: LINK to Score
Dragon:
1. Forever: Score is on MTI Audition central
Pinnochio:
1. Story of My Life: Score is on MTI Audition Central
Donkey:
1. Travel Song: Score is on MTI Audition Central