Announcing the Summer 2026 Show!
Auditions:
May 18 – 19, 2026
Callbacks May 20
(Squalicum High School)
Intensive Rehearsals:
June 22 – July 9, 2026
(Sehome & Options High Schools)
Performances:
July 9 – 12, 2026
(Sehome High School)
What is this show about?
"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.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, bringing all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage. The show is a treasure trove of fun, from the heartwarming story of friendship to the spectacle of the music, dancing, 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.
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: Jennifer Campbell
Technical Director: Tim Reinholtz
Co-Choreographers: Marina "MC" Clever and Katie Ramstead
Managing Director and Costumer: Jen Lois
Makeup Designer: Devon Fair
Where does the program take place?
Due to major construction at Squalicum High School over the summer, our 2026 program will run out of three different locations!
Squalicum High School:
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Auditions, May 18, 19, 20
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(3773 E. McLeod Rd, 98226)
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(map)
-->Cast & Crew Meet--and--Greet, June 3: Location TBA<--
Sehome High School:
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Rehearsals, June 22 -- July 9*
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Performances, July 9-12
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(2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy, 98225)
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(map)
*Options High School:
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Two Rehearsal Days, June 25--26
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(2015 Franklin St, 98225)
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(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, 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 who will be in grades 9–12 in Fall of 2026 and ALSO 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 at SQUALICUM High School on the following days:
General Auditions (attend one session for the entire time slot):
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Monday, May 18, 5:00–8:00pm
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Tuesday, May 19, 5:00–8:00pm
Callbacks (by invitation, announced Tuesday night):
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Wednesday, May 20, 5:00–8:00pm
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! We will mostly be at SEHOME High School, with a few days at Squalicum and Options. See below! Dates, times, and locations for this summer are:
Wednesday, June 3
OPTIONS High School
Meet and Greet
Cast: Get--to--Know--You, Distribute Scripts, Start Dance/Music, 5:00–8:00
Crew: Get--to--Know--You, Team Orientation, 5:00–8:00
June 22 – July 2, Monday – Friday*
SEHOME High School
Daily Rehearsals, Weeks 1 & 2
Cast and Crew: 10:00–3:00
*June 25 & 26 will take place at OPTIONS High School for CAST only. NO CREW those days
July 3 and July 5, Friday & Sunday
SEHOME High School
Tech Weekend
Cast and Crew: 10:00–5:00
July 6 – July 9, Monday – Thursday
SEHOME High School
Tech Week, Week 3
Cast and Crew: 10:00–5:00
July 9 – July 12, Thursday -- Sunday
SEHOME High School
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
SEHOME High School
Set Strike
Cast and Crew: 4:30--8:00
2026 Shows:
The program culminates in four shows over the course of four days. We will perform SHREK in the theatre at Sehome 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: