Creative Theatre Experience Presents
Showcase 2026:
Shrek! The Musical, Jr!
Current Grades 5-12
(Current 4 graders may participate with director approval)
Dates: June 24 - Aug 1, 2026
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Time
1pm-5pm Mon-Fri
What is Showcase?
Showcase is a musical theatre program where students work together to rehearse and perform a full-length, Broadway-style musical. Students receive education in vocals, acting, choreography, and ensemble performance while learning how a full production comes to life from rehearsal to stage.
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The program culminates in three live performances onstage at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, complete with costumes, lights, sets, and an audience of family and friends.
What Students Learn
The process of creating a full scale musical allows for a variety of learning opportunites across a wide spectrum of artistic expression:​​
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Musical theatre group vocals
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Acting, character development, and stage presence
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Dance and choreography fundamentals
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Ensemble awareness and teamwork
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Rehearsal discipline and show-building process
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Every student has a meaningful role and a place in the creative process.
More Than Theatre
Showcase helps students practice:
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Confidence in being seen and heard — learning to take up space and use their voice.
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Teamwork and collaboration — working as part of an ensemble where every role matters.
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Resilience and follow-through — practicing, refining, and staying committed through a full production.
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Creative problem-solving — adapting to direction, choreography, staging, and unexpected changes.
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Communication skills — listening, responding, and expressing clearly with others onstage and off.
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Leadership and responsibility — showing up prepared, supporting peers, and leading by example.
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Self-awareness and empathy — stepping into characters’ perspectives and honoring others’ stories.
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We create an environment where students feel safe to try, explore, and shine.