2020 Community Production The Embassy Theatre Skegness Information Pack - 2nd - 4th JULY 2020
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2nd – 4th JULY 2020
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The Embassy Theatre Skegness
Information Pack
Contents: Introduction – Magna Vitae Productions Story Overview Full Synopsis Song List Cast Requirements Character Breakdown Professional Tour Images Costume Design Mask / Prosthetics Production Team Budget / Target Cast Auditions Rehearsal / Performance Schedule Application to Perform / Costume Forms
Introduction Magna Vitae Productions - About In 2017 the Embassy Theatre created Magna Vitae Productions (MVP) as a sub-committee of Magna Vitae, charitable trust for leisure and culture - initially to deliver quality pantomimes for the community of Skegness. Following two years of inspiring productions breaking box office records, the production team have decided to further extend their skills in the co-production of a professional Summer Season show for 2019 and for 2020 a community delivered; project managed licenced production. Why Community? Committing to a major production financially has been no easy decision. We constantly see the struggle, smaller amateur companies are facing regarding escalating costs in producing such a production, forcing some companies and individuals to stop doing what they love. Due to this reality and in recognition of the talent and passion of performers within the local area, we took the decision to make this production a community venture. The technical and creative team will all be professional, however the performing elements will all be provided by the local talent of Lincolnshire. Being able to offer such a high-level production to keen enthusiasts allows them to do what they love without many of the financial stresses or concerns. Commitment Magna Vitae Productions commit to be open, honest and transparent throughout the whole process – the project sits beneath a strict business case in order to meet charitable objectives of being self- sustainable. To do this commitment is required from those participating in ensuring the venture is a mutually enjoyable and viable: remaining within timeframes and agreed budgets is an essential part of making this first year a great community driven sucess. As this is not an Amateur Dramatic Society, we will not charge a subscription fee, however due to the scale at which we want to produce this show there will be a “Performance Fee” of £65 levied for each performer. This fee will contribute only towards your costume(s) and script hire. It is responsibility of and for the benefit of everyone that early ticket sales are achieved in order to make the project viable; future intention would be to deliver further large-scale; licenced community-productions on a bi-annual basis – this can only be done if the debut title delivers a return for Magna Vitae Productions and the venue.
Introducing - Shrek the Musical In 2018 Magna Vitae Productions (MVP) secured the rights to perform “Shrek the Musical” . This production although produced professionally will be performed by amateur enthusiasts of Skegness and Lincolnshire. We hope everyone, whether regular enthusiast or complete beginner will want to be a part of the new venture in Skegness and provide a show that everyone can be proud of. This show was only released in 2018 and we are honoured that the holder of the rights (Musical Theatre International) felt our venue and team worthy of producing this show on its first season. We hope the buy in from the community is of a high level, and due to this we want to ensure everyone is welcome regardless of experience, or society's they currently perform with. We hope this will be the first of many performances we produce with the community over the years Shrek the Musical - Story Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. "Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all), and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Full Synopsis Act One
Opening like a storybook, our musical adventure begins with a large ogre named Shrek narrating the
story of his seventh birthday. As he narrates, the storybook comes to life and we see Shrek's parents
telling the seven-year old version of himself that it is time for him to venture out into the world on
his own. As he does, his parents' warning that everyone will hate him because of his hideous looks
proves to be true, and he is forced to live alone, embittered, and angry in a swamp. Before our eyes
Shrek grows up, the adult ogre now stepping into the story he was previously narrating ("Big Bright
Beautiful World"). His lonely solitude is interrupted one day, however, when all the Fairy tale
Creatures of the land show up to his swamp, banished there by Lord Farquaad ("Story of My Life").
Not at all pleased to have his home invaded, and encouraged by the Fairy tale Creatures, Shrek
decides to travel to see Lord Farquaad in order to regain the privacy of his swamp ("The Goodbye
Song"). Along the way, he rescues a talkative Donkey from Farquaad's guards, and after much
begging on the Donkey's part ("Don't Let Me Go"), Shrek reluctantly allows him to tag along.
Meanwhile, in Duloc, we are introduced to Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror who is torturing Gingy, the
Gingerbread Man, into revealing the whereabouts of a princess he wishes to marry so that he may
finally be a true king. Gingy claims Princess Fiona is locked in a nearby tower, surrounded by lava
and a dragon. Lord Farquaad decides to have a festival to draw the name of a Duloc citizen that will
have to fetch Princess Fiona for him. As the crowd gathers ("Welcome to Duloc"/"What's Up
Duloc?"), Shrek and Donkey arrive and Lord Farquaad demands that in return for the deed to the
swamp Shrek must find and bring back Princess Fiona.
While Shrek and Donkey set off, the lights come up on seven-year old Fiona, stuck in her castle and
dreaming that she will one day be rescued by one a prince ("True Love's First Kiss"). As she grows
into a teenager, and then a headstrong woman, she never loses her faith in her fairy tales ("I Know
It's Today"). As Shrek and Donkey continue their journey, Shrek becomes increasingly annoyed with
Donkey's constant chattering ("Travel Song"). Somehow though, deep down, a friendship has begun
to form. After crossing the lava-bridge, and arriving at the castle, Shrek sets off alone to rescue Fiona
while Donkey encounters a ferocious female Dragon ("Forever"). When Shrek reaches Fiona, she
tries and fails to get him to play out romantic scenarios like all those in her storybooks, and at last he
is forced to drag her off. Reunited with Donkey they must then escape angry Dragon. Fiona is
thrilled to finally have her rescuer fighting for her ("This Is How A Dream Comes True"). Shrek traps
the Dragon and the trio makes it to safety, where Fiona is appalled to find Shrek is an ogre and not
Prince Charming. Shrek explains that he is merely her champion; instead, she is to wed Lord
Farquaad. As the sun begins to set, Fiona becomes apprehensive, insisting that they rest and that
she spend the night alone. Donkey and Shrek stay awake and as Shrek finally opens up to his new
friend for the first time, we see Fiona transformed into an ogress, alone in the moonlight ("Who I'd
Be").
Full Synopsis Act Two
The next day, Princess Fiona rises, and excited about it being her wedding day, dances around singing
("Morning Person"). When she enquires about her groom-to-be, Shrek and Donkey let the "short" jokes fly,
and then Shrek begins to mock her childhood circumstances. Each thinking his/her own childhood is worse,
the two begin a contest of one-upmanship that culminates in a battle of disgusting bodily noises. ("I Think I Got
You Beat"). Through this, their pasts are revealed to one another, and a friendship is kindled.
Meanwhile, back in Duloc, Lord Farquaad plans his wedding, and he reveals his own sordid heritage ("The
Ballad of Farquaad"). As Shrek and Fiona's newfound camaraderie grows into love, Donkey insists, with the
help of the Three Blind Mice, that Shrek should tell Fiona how he feels ("Make a Move"). Before he can
though, the sun begins to set, and Fiona once again rushes away to bed. Refusing to give up on the thought,
Donkey goes to the barn where Fiona has retreated, only to discover that she turns into an ogress at night due
to a curse placed on her as a child by a witch. She tells Donkey that only a kiss from her true love will return
her to love's true form. Alone, Shrek tries to summon the courage to express his feelings ("When Words Fail"),
and when he finally goes to tell Fiona, he overhears the end of her conversation with Donkey, completely
misunderstanding her description of herself as an ugly beast as a reference to him. Hurt, he storms off.
The next day, transformed back to her human form, Fiona decides to tell Shrek about her curse ("Morning
Person (Reprise)"). When Fiona tries to explain, however, Shrek rebuffs her. Farquaad and his army approach
to claim Fiona, who now upset herself, not only agrees to the marriage, but also insist that it take place before
sunset. Donkey tries to appeal to Shrek, but Shrek rejects him, angry that Donkey would talk about him with
Fiona behind his back, and declares he will return to his swamp, alone ("Build A Wall").
Elsewhere, while the Fairy tale Creatures, evicted from the swamp, head for their new home, they decide
they've had it with Farquaad's discriminatory treatment ("Freak Flag"). With a newfound confidence, they
decide to return to Duloc and take on Lord Farquaad. Back at the swamp, Donkey and Shrek argue until Shrek
is convinced that Donkey and Fiona weren't talking about him. Each one forgives the other, and Donkey
convinces Shrek that Fiona cares about him. They rush to Duloc, and Shrek is able to stop the wedding just in
the Knick of time. He finally finds the words to express his feelings, declaring his love to and for Fiona ("Big
Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)"). Caught between love and her desire to break the curse, Fiona tries to
escape the event, but the exiled Fairy tale Creatures storm the wedding and protest their banishment. Amidst
the protests, the sun sets, turning Fiona back into an ogress in front of everyone. Farquaad is disgusted, but
insists the marriage is already binding, claiming he will lock Fiona in a tower and continue to rule as Duloc's
true King. Shrek whistles for the Dragon he met earlier, and she swoops in, destroying Farquaad in one fiery
breath. Finally free of Farquaad, Shrek and Fiona admit their love for one another and share a kiss. Fiona's
curse is broken and she takes her true form: an ogress. At first, she is ashamed of her looks, but Shrek declares
that she is still beautiful. Shrek and Fiona begin a new life together, as everyone celebrates what makes them
special ("This Is Our Story"). They all live happily ever after ("I'm a Believer").
Song list • Big Bright Beautiful World/Overture • Story of My Life • The Goodbye Song • Don't Let Me Go • What's Up, Duloc? • I Know It's Today • Travel Song • Forever • This is How a Dream Comes True • Who I'd Be • Entr'acte • Morning Person • I Think I Got You Beat • The Ballad Of Farquaad • Make A Move • When Words Fail • Morning Person (Reprise) • Build a Wall • Freak Flag • Wedding Procession • This is Our Story (Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise) • Finale • Bows/ I'm A Believer
Cast Requirements
The main cast for Shrek could be quite small, however in order to give more people the chance to perform in
this production we have decided to split the roles over multiple cast members. Some of these roles may only
be small but all very important to the show. Listed below is a complete cast list (some roles could double up.)
Shrek Lead role / Strong character / Scottish accent / Comedic
character / rock vocal style.
Fiona Lead Role / Strong feisty character / Comedic character / Tap
Dance required.
Donkey Lead Role / Comedic character
Lord Farquaad Lead Role / Comedic character / Physically demanding as
perform on knees throughout
Dragon Vocal only / Soul voice performed off-stage
Gingy Gingerbread puppet / Normally voiced by the Sugar Plum fairy.
Pinocchio Small role but leader of the fairy tale revolution
Ensemble
• Young Fiona (1 scene only but could become chorus)
• Teen Fiona (1 scene only but could become chorus)
• Young Shrek (1 scene only but could become chorus )
• Shrek's Mum (1 scene only but could become chorus)
• Shrek's Dad (1 scene only but could become chorus)
• Big Bad Wolf
• Three Little Pigs x 3
• White Rabbit
• Fairy Godmother
• Peter Pan
• Wicked Witch
• Ugly Duckling
• Three Bears x 3
• Mad Hatter
• Humpty Dumpty
• Elf
• Dwarf
• Three Blind Mice x 3
• Guards / Knights x 6
• Rats x 6 (dance requirement)
• Chorus / Happy People / Angry Mob
Character Breakdown Shrek Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairy-tale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Fiona The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Donkey A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad’s guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Character Breakdown Lord Farquaad The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairy-tale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B2 Dragon A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Gingy A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairy-tale creatures. Puppet. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Character Breakdown
Pinocchio
The leader of the fairy-tale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he
lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Ensemble
Fairy-tale Creatures
• Big Bad Wolf
• Three Little Pigs x 3
• White Rabbit
• Fairy Godmother
• Peter Pan
• Wicked Witch
• Ugly Duckling • Humpty Dumpty
• Three Bears x 3 • Elf
• Dwarf
• Mad Hatter
• Three Blind Mice x 3
• Guards / Knights x 6
• Chorus / Happy People / Angry Mob • Rats x 6 (dance requirement)Professional Production Images
Costume Design – Molly Limpets Theatrical Emporium In 2019 Molly Limpets Theatrical Emporium created a brand-new wardrobe of Shrek. We were able to secure our booking and enjoyed viewing their new costumes only recently. Below are some artist impressions of the design work undertaken at their studios.
Shrek / Fiona's Prosthetics In order to create a great Shrek and Fiona we have sourced a professional latex mask which will need to be professional applied for each performance. All these items are specialist supply at significant investment from America requiring adequate time for delivery and testing. .
Production Team This production will be produced by Magna Vitae Productions at The Embassy Theatre Skegness. Within this team is a hand selected team of individuals who have applied to take part – from amateur as well as professional backgrounds and from all areas of the county. Listed below is the current production team required to deliver this production. Executive Producer on behalf of Magna Vitae - Pollyanne Trapmore-Shaw Technical Producer on behalf of Magna Vitae- Matt Oscroft Director - Andrea Hall Musical Director - Steve Walker Choreographer - Lisa Jay Vocal Coach - Grahame Baumber Wardrobe Mistress - Currently vacant Wardrobe Assistant / Dresser – Danielle Deakin Make up/Prosthetics Artist - Jazmyne Evans Marketing Officer on behalf of Magna Vitae - Brendan Bugg Junior Coordinators – Kerry Rye & Clare Allen on behalf of Magna Vitae Embassy Theatre Academy Chaperones – TBC Show Crew Deputy Stage Manager on behalf of Magna Vitae - Sally Sharp Lighting Designer / Operator on behalf of Magna Vitae - Matt Oscroft Sound Operator on behalf of Magna Vitae - Ben Wainwright Stage Crew 1 TBC Stage Crew 2 TBC Stage Crew 3 – Currently vacant Stage Crew 4 – Currently vacant Follow Spot 1 - Currently vacant Follow Spot 2 – Currently vacant Sound Number 2 (band) TBC
Ticket Prices Income Target
Tickets £15.50 - £23.00
Family and group offers.
Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd July – 7.30pm 50% of Gross Capacity
Stalls - £20.00
Balcony - £18.00
(2100 seats) required
Under 14's - £15.50 to be cost-neutral.
Family of 4 Offer - £10 saving
Group offer – buy 10 tickets get 11th free
Average of 525 tickets
per show.
Saturday 4th July 2020 - 2.30pm
Stalls - £22.00
Balcony - £20.50
Under 14's - £15.50
Family of 4 Offer - £10 saving
Group offer – buy 10 tickets get 11th free
Saturday 4th July 2020 – 7.30pm
Stalls - £23.00
Balcony - £21.00
Under 14's – £15.50
THIS PRODUCTION MUST
"WASH-IT'S-LOVELY-GREEN-FACE"
SO SPREAD THE WORD AND GET SELLING!Cast Auditions:
28th NOVEMBER 2019
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP
Upstairs at the Embassy
7:00pm
SUNDAY 26th JANUARY 2020
AUDITION DAY
Auditions will take place in the Arts Room
09:30am – 6:00pm
Auditions Registration will take place in The Embassy Theatre foyer
09:30hrs – 11:00hrs Dance Workshop
11:00hrs – 12:00hrs Character Auditions
12:00hrs – 12:30hrs Break
12:30hrs – 15:30hrs Principle Auditions
16:00hrs – 18:00hrs Re-Audition / Discussions
*Alternative Audition Date available
Principal Character Auditions pieces to be selected by the Creative Team
• Music and audition scene will be supplied by Magna Vitae Production Team
• Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes for movement and
danceProvisional Rehearsal / Performance Schedule
Day Date Time(s) Description Room
Monday 04 November 2019 7pm Community Production Upstairs at The
Forum Embassy
(Public)
Thursday 28 November 2019 7pm Pre-Audition Upstairs at The
Workshop Embassy
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT
Sunday 26 January 2020 9.30am – Auditions & Dance Arts Room
6pm Workshop
Every 06 February 2020 to 7pm – 10pm Rehearsals Arts Room or
Thursday 25 June 2020 Upstairs at The
Embassy
Every As we approach show TBC Rehearsals Arts Room or
Sunday date Stage (subject to
availability)
TBC Blocking Stage
Tuesday 30 June 2020 TBC Tech Rehearsal Stage
Wednesday 01 July 2020 TBC Dress Rehearsal Stage
Thursday 02 July 2020 7.30pm Performance
Friday 03 July 2020 7.30pm Performance
Saturday 04 July 2020 2.30pm Performance
Saturday 04 July 2020 7.30pm Performance
Rehearsal Times & Dates may varyApplication to Perform
Please complete in advance and bring with you to register on the day
Name
Height
Weight
Playing Age
Eye Colour
Please attach a passport
Hair Colour
size photo of yourself
Hair Length
Character Applying For:
Do you wish to be considered
for addition Roles
Contact Details
Address (Block Capitals)
Postcode Email
Telephone Mobile
Facebook Instagram
Date of Birth Gender
Medical Information - Please advise us of any medical condition we need to be aware of – particularly on
audition day. (This information will remain confidential and is for welfare reasons only) *
*PLEASE INCLUDE ANY LATEX ALLERGIES AS SOME ROLES MAY REQUIRE LATEX PROSTHETIC MASKSAdditional Information to support your application
Experience / Credits - if no previous experience please state this – everyone must start somewhere!
Other Info. / Skills – anything you would like us to be aware of; pending commitments, planned holidays
etc.
CONSENT
I understand that the decisions made by Magna Vitae are final. I also give permission for publicity photographs
to be taken on audition day, and if successful, for photographs and video to be taken during rehearsals which will
be used for publicity/production purposes as well as archived indefinitely. I understand that photographs and
video may be taken by the audience during the show and posted on social media and I am aware and give
permission for this. I understand my photograph will appear in the programme, and that a video of the
production will be taken for advertising and archive purposes. Should you be successful in gaining a part in this
production you will make a full contribution to the success of the production and will attend all rehearsals and
performances you are called for and adhere to all rules and instructions given and all production requirements
regarding costumes, makeup and any other performance related matters.
If successful at audition you will be required to contribute £65 towards the cost of your participation – this is a
non-refundable or transferable amount if in the event you (for whatever reason) do not appear in the
production(s). Payment is required no later than Thursday 27th February 2020 via The Embassy Box Office.
Please note – no script/materials will be released until in full payment has been made – nor will your role be
confirmed.
Signed
Block Capitals I am over 16 and will not Date
require licence to perform
YES NO
If you are successful, due to the new GDPR Data Protection Laws, Magna Vitae will securely store relevant data. If unsuccessful, all data will be
securely destroyed shortly after the date of audition. Please refer to the Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture privacy policy for more detailed
information. This is at https://www.magnavitae.org/privacy-policy/Female Costume Measurement Sheet
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NAME
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
CHARACTER
PRODUCTION / COMPANY NAME
1 BUST 9 COLLAR
2 UNDER BUST 10 INSIDE LEG
3 BRA 11 HEAD
4 WAIST 12 UNDERARM
5 HIPS 13 HEIGHT
6 NAPE TO WAIST 14 SHOE
7 WAIST TO FLOOR 15 UK DRESS SIZE
8 NAPE TO FLOOR
Please provide all sizes in inches only.
Costume notes – anything else that is helpful know e.g. body type, ethnicity, hair
colour, skin tone etc?Male Costume Measurement Sheet
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NAME
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
CHARACTER
PRODUCTION / COMPANY NAME
1 CHEST 8 COLLAR
2 WAIST 9 INSIDE LEG
3 TROUSER SIZE 10 UNDERARM
4 HIPS 11 HEAD
5 NAPE TO WAIST 12 HEIGHT
6 WAIST TO FLOOR 13 SHOE
7 NAPE TO FLOOR
Please provide all sizes in inches only.
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