Casting Call for Musical "Shrek"
"Shrek" the musical needs cast. Please see the breakdown below. Additional info: Directors do not know if the show will be double cast or US. This will depend on the audition pool. However, the role of Fiona will be double cast to allow for the makeup change. Fiona will play the role on opposite nights. Please prepare a 24-32 bar audition song from the show or in the style of the show with recorded accompaniment. There will be a dance audition. Sides from the show will be available at auditions. If you would like, you may prepare a one minute monologue. All monologues will be heard. Side reading may be limited. Production dates: February 14 - February 23. If you are interested, please apply.
35 roles
(High Baritone) – Our story’s title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone in 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. Excellent singer and actor. Must be willing to wear prosthetics
(Soprano/High Belter) – 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 multi-talented, she is not an ordinary princess. Excellent singer and actor with great comic timing; tap dancing is a plus. This role will be double cast. Each actress will be on stage each night. Alternating one night as Ogre Fiona and one night as Human Fiona.
(High Baritone/Tenor or Alto with High Belt) – 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 the ogre’s good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimist with heart. Excellent singer and comic actor with a huge personality.
(Low Alto – High Baritone) – The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess 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. Excellent singer and comic actor. Actor must be able to play this role on his knees for the whole show.
(Alto with Big Belt) – 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 baby-sitter. She sings “Forever” with her Knight back-up singers. May double as a fairytale creature.
(Tenor with falsetto or Soprano/Alto) – The leader of the fairytale creatures. Although portrayed by a live actor, Pinocchio is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying, he leads the troupe of Fairytale Creatures in the musical numbers “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag.” Must be willing to wear nose apparatus, wig and hat.
(High Baritone) – Shrek’s father. Sings a beautiful duet with Mama Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as a fairytale creature. Must be willing to wear prosthetics.
(Alto) – Shrek’s mother. Sings a beautiful duet with Papa Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as a fairytale creature. Must be willing to wear prosthetics.
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. This character will probably be portrayed with a puppet, which may be voiced and operated by actor.
Sugar Plum Fairy may also double as Gingy - depends on the casting pool.
Altos, Tenors or Baritones with ability to sing tight harmony and German Accent) – Fairytale creatures with solo/trio work in “Story of My Life,” “Freak Flag” and “This is Our Story.”
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
FAIRYTALE CREATURES (all have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action).
DANCERS: will dance in a number of scenes.
DANCERS: will dance in a number of scenes.
DANCERS: will dance in a number of scenes.
DANCERS: will dance in a number of scenes.
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