Experience the Stage!
PTW Productions Summer 2025 Musical
for Kids & Teens
Welcome to PTW Productions, New Jersey’s top Summer Musical Theater program where every young artist shines! Join us this Summer as we cast, produce & perform a smash-hit musical, and be part of New Jersey’s leading summer theater program for aspiring actors ages 8-18.
Our comprehensive program hones acting, singing, and performance skills. Everyone who auditions lands a role, ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment for your child to develop their solo and ensemble talents. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an extraordinary summer stage experience. Auditions are now open!
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
About SHREK The Musical Jr.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Rehearsal Schedule: July 28 – August 9 at PTW, Millburn, NJ
Group A: 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Group B: 10:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Special Rehearsals:
All: August 7, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ PTW
Tech: August 8, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM @ JCC
Dress: August 9, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM @ JCC
Performances: August 10 at 12 PM and 3 PM
Maurice Levin Theater, JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
MUSICAL GROUP A
(Groups will be assigned after casting is complete)
9-9:45am Morning Private Lessons optional
Private acting, dance or voice lessons (your choice!!)
Work on a song, monologue or dance you love!
SHOW REHEARSAL
9:45am-1pm
1-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:00pm
3:15 or 4:00 Afternoon Private Lessons optional
Private acting, dance or voice lessons (your choice!!)
Work on a song, monologue or dance you love!
Private Lessons Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Private Lessons Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed.
MUSICAL GROUP B
(Groups will be assigned after casting is complete)
10-10:45am Morning Private Lessons optional
Private acting, dance or voice lessons (your choice!!)
Work on a song, monologue or dance you love!
SHOW REHEARSAL
10:45am-1pm
1-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-4:00pm
4:15 or 5:00 Afternoon Private Lessons optional
Private acting, dance or voice lessons (your choice!!)
Work on a song, monologue or dance you love!
Private Lessons Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Private Lessons Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed.
