Dancer/Singer/Actors Sought For "Shrek" The Musical
Open auditions for "Shrek The Musical". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a side splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. "Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins 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. Rate: All roles are volunteer and non-paid. Additional info: Calling all actors, singers, and dancers. Audition Requirements: General: Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork. Please bring a complete list of conflicts between July 24th and October 30th. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Vocal: Please prepare 32 bars, should be around 1:15–1:30 seconds (two minutes is maximum) of a musical theater song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist, who will be provided. No recorded tracks or a cappella auditions are allowed. Please NO Musical selections from Shrek the Musical. Dance: Please come prepared to move with appropriate shoes. There will be a short dance routine to learn. You must be available for all performances. All roles are open to audition. All auditionees must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing 32 bars, but no more of a fully memorized musical theater song that showcases your vocal range. Please NO Musical selections from Shrek the Musical. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, smartphone, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditionees will be asked to learn a short dance/movement combination taught at the audition so wear comfortable clothing conducive to movement and if you are called back you will be asked to read from the script and sing selections from the show. Callbacks: Wednesday, July 26th from 7:00-9:30 PM Rehearsals: early August 6 Performances Dates: Friday, October 20 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 pm; Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 pm; Friday, October 27 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 pm; Sunday, October 29 at 3:00 pm. Rated G: General audiences – All ages admitted. 2 Acts Running Time: 2 hours This production will have a 15-minute intermission after the first act. When applying, please include headshot, resume & other information.
50 roles
Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. The character of Shrek has a consensual kiss with Fiona. Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: A2
The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. The character of Fiona has a consensual kiss with Shrek. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3
The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B2
A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified babysitter. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3
A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Gingy can be played as a puppet who is operated and voiced by the actress appearing as Russian accented ‘ballerina’ type, Sugar Plum Fairy or as an actress in a gingerbread cookie costume. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: B3
The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: E3
He doesn't need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he's a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood's grandmother's dressing gown.
Pig 1, Pig 2, and Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist. It isn't necessary that they look identical; focus on finding a fun and dynamic trio.
Always late. For a very important date.
Quirky, beumused and bespecktacled.
The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story. Cast a boy (or girl, if you want to give a nod to the traditional theater casting) who will have fun physicalizing the character.
She has a big personality, so find a performer who is up to the task.
Classic runt of the litter. She may be bitter about her unfortunate appearance, but she does find camaraderie among her fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role for a performer.
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Great cameo roles, they make a complementary group.
He is based on the character from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
They are based on characters from the nursery rhyme of the same name. However, they were made popular in Lewis Carroll's famous sequel novel Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
They are based on characters from the nursery rhyme of the same name. However, they were made popular in Lewis Carroll's famous sequel novel Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
An egg. Sings a big riffin ‘Freak Flag’.
She mostly appears as a gag character, meant to be played for laughs. Primarily her voice helps define her only trait being mildly irritating. However she later sings in 'Freak Flag' as part of the ensemble. The elf reveals that she practices scientology.
The childhood counterpart of Shrek. He may not have lines, but he is very important to the storytelling. Appears only in 'Big Bright Beautiful World'.
The childhood counterpart of Fiona and should have a solid singing voice. Excellent singer, and actress able to sing harmony. Appears in 'Big Bright Beautiful World' and ‘I Know It’s Today'.
The mother of Shrek and wife of Papa Ogre. Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers. Appears only in 'Big Bright Beautiful World'.
The father of Shrek and the husband of Mama Ogre. Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers. Appears only in 'Big Bright Beautiful World'.
The father of Fiona and the husband of Queen Lillian. Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers. Appears only in 'Big Bright Beautiful World'.
The mother of Fiona and the husband of King Harold. Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers. Appears only in 'Big Bright Beautiful World'.
Thelonius is Lord Farquaad's henchman in Shrek the Musical.
This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. He or she doesn't have to have a lot of stage experience; just be sure to cast somebody who has a big, booming voice and who isn't scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place.
The Dragon's background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon. Cast performers who can sing well and have some soul just like the Dragon. Appears only in 'Forever'.
He rallies many rats with his enchanted flute. Appears only in 'Morning Person'.
Fiona meets the bird when she goes out into the forest in the morning to sing. The bird whistles in response to Fiona, and they start singing together. Appears only in 'Morning Person'.
The bishop acts as the marriage officiant for Fiona and Lord Farquaad's wedding.
The Duloc Mascot is a citizen of Duloc.
She announces Lord Farquaad is coming to greet everyone.
Harmony onstage back-up singers for Donkey in ‘Make a Move’. Could double into other roles.
Lord Farquaad's comparably short and grumpy father.
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