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Spring 2026 Theater Program Updates

Save this page for theater program updates throughout the season! Contact Program Manager, Amanda Espinosa if you have questions: theater@worldupsidedown.org

Communication: Tools for communicating with customer care, families, and the program manager
Theater Program Handbook
Season Schedule: Mandatory meetings and events, rehearsal schedule, tech week schedule, and show dates, times
Theater Program Calendar
: Subscribe to our theater program calendar

Audition information for Shrek JR and Shrek KIDS at World Upside Down

Audition Signup: Sign up here
Audition Prep: Tools for a strong audition
Audition Schedule: Confirm your scheduled time here
JR Cast List: View the cast list here
KIDS Cast List: View cast list here

Student leadership opportunities for Shrek JR and Shrek KIDS at World Upside Down

Application: Middle and high school students can apply to join our student leadership program.
Student Leadership Program: Learn more about the program here.

The registration fee includes a t-shirt for all cast members. Sign up here.
Order Deadline: Submit this form by First Rehearsal, January 13/15
Check your order here after January 16.

Theater costumes information for World Upside Down student productions

Mary Burmeister is our costume director. Please contact her for all of your costume questions: mary@worldupsidedown.org

This season, we are renting costumes. The cost per cast member is $150 which will be billed through Procare. Payments must be made by March 1. 

  • Each cast member must also have a base costume: camisole, bike shorts, and jazz shoes
  • Measurements are requested in the audition form, and Mary Burmeister will confirm measurements to minimize the need for alterations.
  • Costume Try-Ons: Sunday, April 19 from 1:00-6:00pm at Greenville Technical Theater
Rehearsal readiness guidelines for World Upside Down Theater students

Cast members should spend at least 30 minutes each day reviewing songs and lines to stay prepared for rehearsals.

KIDS Memorization Deadlines: Scenes 1-4 by February 24, Scenes 5-8 by March 3
JR. Memorization Deadlines: Act 1 (Scenes 1-8C) by February 12, Act 2 (Scenes 9A-12F) by March 5

Guide Tracks JR
Performance Tracks JR
Guide Tracks KIDS
Performance Tracks KIDS
Choreography Videos JR
Choreography Videos KIDS

Volunteer opportunities for World Upside Down Theater families

Overview: Requirements and expectations for the season – deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 11th
Opportunities: Discover opportunities that inspire you to assist
Before Tech Week SignUp: Volunteer opportunities that start with rehearsals and end before tech week
Tech Week & Shows SignUp: Volunteer opportunities that start move-in date and end a week after the last show
Volunteer Log: Log your volunteer hours here
Volunteer Signup Schedule: Confirm your volunteer schedule here

Tech week information for Shrek JR and Shrek KIDS at World Upside Down

Tech week starts Sunday, April 19, with move-in and costume try-ons.

Mandatory Tech Week Orientation is Sunday, April 12, 7:00pm. It’s a virtual Google Meet orientation and is required for all parents and cast members. 

Gift a ticket program for World Upside Down Theater performances

Help us raise funds for our Gift A Ticket program to cover production expenses while providing an amazing experience for people in our community. Donation link coming soon.

Theater ticket information for World Upside Down performances

Pre-sale tickets go on sale for cast members and their families on February 27, 2026. Tickets go on for the general public on March 6, 2026.