FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2021 Millennial Theatre Company to Return to Live Performances and Hold Auditions for Shrek the Musical! The Millennial Theatre Company will hold auditions for various roles, ranging from the title role of Shrek to various ensemble tracks, for Shrek the Musical! Youngstown, Ohio- The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is proud to announce their return to live theatre with *Shrek the Musical!* MTC will hold virtual auditions for various open roles within their production of Shrek the Musical. Those interested in auditioning can email a video audition to millennialtheatrecompany@gmail.com, along with a list of potential conflicts, role(s) of interest, and their resume (if applicable). Videos should include a song of choice in the style of the show. Once the video has been received, cuts from the script will be sent. Videos must be sent by June 9 to be considered. MTC will perform the production August 13-15 at the Crestview Performing Arts Center in Columbiana. The show will be directed by Joe Asente with music direction by Savannah Florkowski and choreography by Aubrie Morrison. Rehearsals will take place weeknights from 6-9pm in Youngstown and Girard starting June 30th. All actors will need to supply proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination to perform. Unvaccinated actors are welcome to audition but must agree to complete their vaccine regimen before starting rehearsals. Actors 16+ will be considered. MTC’s production of Shrek the Musical was originally scheduled to perform in March of 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. While most of the actors are returning to their roles, these auditions seek to fill the vacancies in the cast, including the title role of Shrek, Dragon, Gingy, as well as various featured ensemble tracks. Shrek the Musical tells 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. ####### About the Millennial Theatre Company The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501c3 non-profit theatre company committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook and Instagram (@mtc_theatre).