July 11, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to offer the opportunity for actors, dancers, and singers to join us in telling the hilarious, heart-warming, and unhinged story of Shrek: The Musical.
The show includes a variety of roles for performers with most roles open to actors 15+. We are hoping for a diversity of performers of varying body types, backgrounds, identities, and experience.
Auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theater, 205 S. Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616
Sunday, August 3rd @ 6:30 p.m.
and
Monday, August 4th @ 6:30 p.m.
Auditionees only need to attend one of these dates. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, August 5th for those invited.
Roles for a Young Shrek and Young Fiona are available to one young male and one young female performer 10+. These auditions will be held Tuesday, August 5th @ 5:30 pm.
For vocal auditions, please prepare a less than 60 second cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases your range and acting skills. You may also sing from the show. Please bring an mp3 track or youtube karaoke track cued up on your smart device. No accompanist will be supplied and no acapella auditions will be allowed.
Performers will be taught a jazz combo following vocal auditions. A tap selection will also be taught to those interested. Please wear or bring appropriate clothes and shoes for the dance portion.
Performance dates are:
Thursday, October 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
and
Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
Please be prepared to provide all conflicts from August 11 through the show dates. A tentative schedule will be available at or prior to auditions. All performers should plan to be available for tech rehearsals October 12-15 and must be available for all performances.
If you are unable to attend the auditions in person, please send a self-taped audition including dance, if possible, to Edu@BransonArts.org. Please submit no later than August 4th at 6:00 p.m.
More about the Show
“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, 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.
Characters
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 fairytale 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: the role is male presenting
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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 fairytale 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
Supporting Characters and Ensemble
(may portray multiple roles)
Fairytale Creatures
Pinnochio
Gingy
Big Bad Wolf
Three Little Pigs
White Rabbit
Sugar Plum Fairy
Peter Pan
Wicked Witch
Ugly Duckling
Three Bears
Mad Hatter
Humpty Dumpty
Elf
Dwarf
Three Blind Mice
Papa & Mama Ogre
Young Shrek
King Harold & Queen Lillian
Young Fiona
Teen Fiona
Angry Mob
Happy People
Guards
Duloc Citizens
Knights
Rats
& Others
- July 7, 2025
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🎉 Congratulations to the Cast of Junie B. Jones the Musical! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the official cast list below! A huge bravo to everyone who auditioned. We are so proud of the talented youth in our community, this cast is bursting with energy and heart!
🎭 Don’t miss this upbeat, hilarious, and heartwarming production coming to the Historic Owen Theatre July 18–20!
🎟 Reserve your seats today at BransonArts.org/tix
📞 Or call the box office at 417-336-4255
We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!
🎭 CAST LIST — Junie B. Jones the Musical
Production Team
Nicole Horton – Director
Kristin Cartwright – Music Director
Aubrie Fewin – Choreographer
Pamela Meadows – Education Assistant
Cast
Xia McElwee – Junie B. Jones
Cassandra Greenamyer – Mother
Lee Brown – Daddy
Mia Hatten – Lucille / Cheerleader
Lyric Sassanella – Camille / Cheerleader
Olivia Wangen – Chenille / Cheerleader
Ty Sassanella – Tickle the Dog / Shoop Kid
Brigham Dickison – Herbert
Emmit Johnson – Sheldon
Gatlin Stuart – Grace
Lexi Carr – Bobbi Jean
Jackson Fielder – Mr. Woo / Lunch-Bus Kid
Henley Rosecrans – May
Quinn Maxwell – Lennie
Austen Rivera – Jose
Grace Stuart – Ms. Scary
Lillie Ingram – Shirley
Nora Teel – Gladys Gutzman / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid
Polly Greenstone – Lunch Student 1 / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid
Katy Patton – Lunch Server / Lunch-Bus Kid
Leah Sizelove – Student 1 / Classroom Kid
Violet Maxwell – Student 2 / Classroom Kid
Liesel Lahlum – Student 3 / Lunch-Bus Kid
Paisley Buttram – Student 4 / Lunch-Bus Kid
Elsie Jones – Student 5 / Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid
Kamille Bishop – Shoop Kid
Rowan Britton – Shoop Kid
Kali Deroo – Cheerleader / Lunch-Bus Kid
Dani Edmondson – Shoop Kid
Kinsley Edmondson – Shoop Kid
Emilee Henderson – Cheerleader / Classroom Kid
Noah Grace Jones – Classroom Kid
Sasha Montoya – Classroom Kid
Tillie Rhea – Shoop Kid
- July 6, 2025
- 4379 Views
🎬 Summer Classic Movie Nights Are Back! 🎬
Join the Branson Regional Arts Council for the return of our Summer Classic Movie Nights, a perfect way to enjoy a timeless film in a Historic setting!
Free Admission!
📅 Date: Friday, July 11th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Owen Theater
205 S. Commercial Street, Branson, MO
🎥 Featured Film: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Starring the legendary Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant
🎟️ Admission is FREE, so grab a friend and join us for a fun night of vintage cinema and community!
We’ll see you Friday night at the Historic Owen Theatre for Classic Movie Night! 🍿
- June 20, 2025
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🎭✨ Wizard of Oz Youth Edition Cast Announcement! ✨🎭
Attached below to this post are the official cast lists for both age groups of our Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, one for ages 6–12 and one for ages 13–18. 🌈👠
A huge congratulations to all cast members! We’re so proud of each and every one of you for your amazing auditions and the hard work you’ve already put in. Your dedication, talent, and enthusiasm have truly blown us away!
Both casts are currently deep into summer camp rehearsals, and we can’t wait to share their incredible performances with you. Opening night is right around the corner on Thursday, June 26th at 7pm, and we promise it will be a show to remember!
🎟️ Tickets are available now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling our Box Office at 417-336-4255.
Thank you for supporting youth theater and the arts in our community!
- June 19, 2025
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📣 Attention Junie B. Jones Summer Theater Camp Parents!
We’re excited to kick off an amazing summer of theater fun with your camper! To help everyone get ready, we will be hosting a Parent Meeting on Friday, June 20th at 6:30pm at the Historic Owen Theater.
During this meeting, we will:
🎭 Distribute scripts for all campers
📝 Provide important paperwork that needs to be completed
This is a great opportunity to get all the details, ask questions, and meet some of our staff. If you’re unable to attend, no worries! Just send us a quick message at info@bransonarts.org. You’ll also be able to complete the paperwork on Day One of Junie B. Jones Theater Camp.
📱 Also, please search and send a request to join our official Facebook group page:
“BRAC’s Junie B 2025 Production Group”
This is where we’ll share updates, reminders, and important info throughout the production.
We can’t wait to meet you all and begin this exciting adventure with your young performers! 🎉
Questions? Reach out anytime at info@bransonarts.org. See you soon!
- June 18, 2025
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🌈✨ Don’t Miss The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition! ✨🌈
The Branson Regional Arts Council is thrilled to present our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, running June 26–29 at the Historic Owen Theatre!
This enchanting musical is part of our Summer Youth Theatre Institute and features talented local students in two age groups, 6–12 and 13–18—who have been working hard to bring this classic story to life.
🎭 Performance Schedule & Cast Age Groups
Mark your calendars and support our incredible young performers:
Thursday, June 26 at 7pm – Ages 6–12
Friday, June 27 at 2pm – Ages 6–12
Friday, June 27 at 7pm – Ages 13–18
Saturday, June 28 at 10am – Ages 6–12
Saturday, June 28 at 2pm – Ages 13–18
Saturday, June 28 at 7pm – Ages 13–18
Sunday, June 29 at 2pm – Ages 6–12
Sunday, June 29 at 7pm – Ages 13–18
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.
Join us for a magical journey “over the rainbow” and celebrate the next generation of performers! 🌟
- June 16, 2025
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Shakespeare for Schools is back this fall with Twelfth Night, directed by Josh Boulden.
Auditions are Sunday July 6th, 2-6pm At the Historic Owen Theater.
To submit for auditions, CLICK HERE to access a google form.
All audition and production information is in the form. Email any questions to jhboulden@gmail.com. Come “play on” with us!
- June 10, 2025
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🎭 Footloose Cast Announcement! 🎭
We are thrilled to announce the cast of our upcoming production of Footloose! Congratulations to each and every performer who will be bringing heartfelt musical to life.
👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who auditioned. Casting was not easy, and we are so grateful for your time and effort. Whether or not your name is on this list, we hope to see you again in future productions.
Now, give it up for your Footloose cast! 💃🕺
Ren McCormick: Ozark Javier Nunez
Ariel Moore: Heather Stolfa
Reverend Shaw Moore: Jeremiah Reeve
Vi Moore: Sarah Williams
Ethel McCormick: Julie Musser
Willard Hewitt: Elijah Lyons
Chuck Cranston: Nathaniel Parrales
Rusty: Daniela Richardson
Urleen: Savannah Turner
Wendy Jo: Juanita Wilson
Cowboy Bob/Coach Roger Dunbar: Sean Neil Myers
Eleanor Dunbar/Betty Blast: Mindy Law
Lulu Warnicker: Abby Reeve*
Wes Warnicker/Cop: Josh Silvy*
Lyla: Kate Heard*
Travis: Carter Hendrickson*
Garvin: Kevin Teter*
Principal Harriet Clark: Madison Pivonka*
Jeter: Jerry Ray Cook*
Also appearing in the Ensemble
Arabelle Parillo, Cyrsten Rainey, Lindy Elliott
- June 6, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council Presents “Into the Woods Jr.” – Opening Tonight at the Historic Owen Theater!
The Branson Regional Arts Council is thrilled to present Into the Woods Jr., opening tonight, June 6th at 7pm at the beautiful and Historic Owen Theater in downtown Branson!
This enchanting, family-friendly production is a condensed adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, bringing together classic fairytale characters like Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood, and more. With unforgettable music, heartfelt moments, and magical twists, Into the Woods Jr. is a must-see event for audiences of all ages.
Showtimes for this weekend only:
Thursday, June 6th at 7:00pm (Opening Night!)
Saturday, June 7th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, June 8th at 2:00pm (Final Performance!)
Directed by the talented Ellie Munn, our dedicated cast and crew have been working tirelessly over the past two months to bring this production to life. You won’t want to miss their incredible performances, captivating storytelling, and impressive stagecraft.
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
Reserve yours today at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling our box office at 417-336-4255.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this magical musical journey. We can’t wait to see you at the Historic Owen Theater this weekend!
- May 26, 2025
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Footloose auditions are this weekend, Saturday, May 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and again on Sunday June 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and we want to make sure that you are as prepared as you can be! Here are links to videos for the dance that will be used at auditions. You will find an instructional video, a slowed down version, and a full speed version.
*Note – You do not need to know the dance prior to auditions. These are just here to help you feel prepared and confident. Amari will be there to answer questions and there will be opportunities to run through the combination as a group.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may send a video audition to joshwilliams75@icloud.com
We are excited to see you all this weekend! This is going to be a lot of fun.
- May 25, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council is seeking writers and directors for our 3rd annual 10-Minute Play Festival.
The 10-Minute Play Festival is returning to the Historic Owen Theater on August 24, 2025 and we need your original plays and creative minds!
We encourage local writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment, and safe environment. The evening will consist of up to ten plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes, in a variety of styles.
The shows will be presented to the community on Sunday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the programs of the Branson Regional Arts Council.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITERS: • Please submit your finished script (or at least a completed draft) to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me by June 30th. Final selections will be made by July 15th.
• Specify whether you would also like to direct your play or if you would like another director to stage the piece.
• The content of the play should not exceed that of a typical PG13 rating.
• The play must be under 10 minutes in length (usually about 10 pages).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIRECTORS: • Please submit a statement of interest by June 30th including any relevant experience to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me (No experience necessary to apply).
• Directors will be selected by the first week of July. Directors will be selected on an as-needed basis as playwrights will be permitted to direct their own pieces.
• A meeting for directors will be scheduled (likely July 13th).
• Directors are responsible for selecting actors and scheduling rehearsals. Once shows are selected and directors are assigned, dates and times for rehearsal at the Owen Theatre will be made available, but you may use your own space for rehearsals. Group auditions will be scheduled if needed.
• Final Tech/Dress Rehearsal will be on Sunday, August 24th from 1pm to 5 pm
• The Performance will be on Sunday, August 24th at 7pm
We hope you will join us in an evening of inspiring original works!
