Documentary photography & film

The people behind the show.

The Auditorium follows a high-school cast from the first rehearsal to opening night. These are the performances, friendships, and small moments that make the show theirs.

Start with a short film below, or explore the performance photographs.

Dragon in a red costume sings toward Donkey on a dark stage during Shrek the Musical.
The Auditorium
A seated rehearsal moment in the auditorium, with other cast members in the foreground.
A cast member gestures during rehearsal near the stage curtains.
Two friends share a quiet moment outside the school.
Three cast members joke together between rehearsals.
A performer checks their makeup in a dressing-room mirror.
Getting ready together, seen through a backstage mirror.
A cast member sits still while makeup is applied to their forehead.
Trying on Shrek’s headpiece backstage.
Donkey mugs for the camera before the show.
Fiona shares a smile with another person after the performance.

Inside The Auditorium

Season 1 follows Richlands High School’s cast of Shrek the Musical. Start with these two episodes for the people and relationships behind the performance.

I Misjudged Her — The Auditorium▶ Watch on YouTube

I Misjudged Her

7 min 17 sec

Izzy talks about being cast as Ogre Fiona, and Kevin learns what changes when you take the time to know someone.

The Gold Medal of Weird — The Auditorium▶ Watch on YouTube

The Gold Medal of Weird

6 min 59 sec

The cast debates who deserves the title while the fairytale creatures work on “Freak Flag.” A rehearsal full of personality.

A few short moments

Costumes, casting, and the conversations in between. Three short ways into the series.

Follow the whole story

Start at the first rehearsal with Table Read, then follow the season in order.

Watch the complete seriesSee the performance photographs

Full performances

Shrek the MusicalBeauty and the BeastAnnie Jr.

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Tell me about the people, what’s happening, and when. We can talk about photographs, a film, or both.

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