Announcing the Summer 2026 Show!
Auditions:
May 29 – 30, 2026
(Callbacks May 31)
Intensive Rehearsals:
June 22 – July 9, 2026
(Squalicum High School)
Performances:
July 9 – 12, 2026
(Squalicum High School)
What is this show about?
"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 sidesplitting 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." (MTI)
Who is the team for this show?
We have several arts educators and community members leading different areas of the show. More to be announced, but so far, these are the folks for our 2026 Show!:
Co-Directors: Abigail Hanson and Marti Reinholtz
Music Director: (TBA)
Technical Director: Tim Reinholtz
Co-Choreographers: Marina "MC" Clever and Katie Ramstead
Managing Director and Costumer: Jen Lois
Where does the program take place?
From auditions to rehearsals to shows, EVERYTHING takes place at Squalicum High School, 3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226. Click here for a map.
Who can help offstage with this show?
Crew roles are open to a wide variety of folks with interest and expertise in particular areas. We prioritize students in the Whatcom County, and also welcome community members who can help with our needs! Please see our Production Program page for information or click on the link below to apply for a crew!
Who can audition for this show?
Students in Whatcom County who will be in grades 9–12 in Fall of 2026 as well as Spring 2026 graduates!
Is there a fee for this program?
We are a primarily educational program, so we try to keep fees very low, with the goal of offsetting the cost of production. We charge each cast member $250 and each crew member $50. (And everyone gets a show t-shirt!). Please don't let these fees stop you from auditioning or applying for crew! We have some assistance funds to make this program financially accessible for all.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; you can donate directly to our program anytime by clicking on our Donate tab.
Cast of Mamma Mia, summer 2022, photo credit SMTI
What do auditions involve?
We tell you all about what to expect over on our Audition Information page. Click below!
What are the important dates?
We will hold auditions in late May and begin our three-week intensive program in late June. Actors should plan to know their part on the first day of rehearsal with the goal of being off-book for dialogue and music by the end of the first week. Shows occur at the end of the three weeks.
2026 Auditions:
Auditions will be held in the FORUM at Squalicum High School on the following days:
General Auditions (attend one session for the entire time slot):
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Friday, May 29, 6:00–9:00pm
or
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Saturday, May 30, 10:00am–1:00pm
Callbacks (by invitation, announced Saturday):
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Sunday, May 31, 10:00am–2:00pm
2026 Rehearsals:
SMTI is a 3-week intensive program. That means we meet every weekday, and we have a few additional rehearsals scheduled as well! All rehearsals will take place at Squalicum High School. Dates and times for Summer 2023 are:
Tuesday, June 9
Meet and Greet
Cast: Get Scripts, Start Dance, 5:00–8:00
Crew: Orientation, 5:00–7:00
June 22 – July 2, Monday – Friday
Daily Rehearsals, Weeks 1 & 2
Cast: 10:00–3:00
Crew: 9:00--2:00 (Mondays–Thursdays)
July 3 and July 5, Friday & Sunday
Tech Weekend
Cast and Crew: (time TBA, but probably 10:00–5:00 for all)
July 6 – July 9, Monday – Thursday
Tech Week, Week 3
Cast and Crew: 10:00–5:00
July 9 – July 12, Thursday -- Sunday
Shows!
Cast and Crew call time for evening shows: 5:30
Cast and Crew call time for matinees: 12:00
July 12, after the last show
Set Strike
Cast and Crew: 4:30--8:00
2026 Shows:
The program culminates in four shows over the course of four days. We perform in the theatre at Squalicum High School. Our show dates for 2026 are:
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Thursday, July 9 @ 7:30
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Friday, July 10 @ 7:30
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Saturday, July 11 @ 7:30
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Sunday, July 12 @ 2:00
You can also view these dates on our Calendar page: