Shrek Auditions
Open Auditions:
Monday, January 13 & Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Callback Auditions:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Please read the information below before signing up!
Performance Dates:
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Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 5, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2024, 2:00 PM
Monday, April 7, 7:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 7:00 PM
Friday, April 11, 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM
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Performance Dates are Non-Negotiable!
Additional blackout dates:
Tech & Dress Rehearsals- March 28-April 2, 2025.
Cast Production Fee: $100
($50 each for additional family members)
If cast, this fee is due at the first rehearsal.
Rehearsals will begin in February. Exact date TBD.
Who can audition?
Auditions for Shrek are open to anyone ages 10 & Up.
What should I prepare for auditions?
Please prepare a song selection of your choice. Songs can be sung with an accompaniment track or you may provide your own accompanist. Please do not sing a cappella. Song selections need to be about 1-2 minutes. Usually a verse and chorus are sufficient. You may also be asked to read a selection from the script. No advanced preparation for the reading is necessary.
What should I bring to audition?
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Bring a current headshot photo.
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Bring a printed resume that lists your performance experience and any performance education or training. Need help writing a resume? Refer to this article for helpful tips.
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Bring your phone/device to play your track.
What roles are available in this show?
The following list is general cast overview. Some actors will play multiple roles in the ensemble.
Shrek
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.
Gender: Male
Age: adult
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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Fiona
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.
Gender: Female
Age: older teen/young adult
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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Donkey
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.
Gender: Male
Age: older teen/young adult male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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Lord Farquaad
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.
Gender: Male
Age: appears 25-40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Dragon
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.
Gender: Female
Age: appears 25 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Gingy
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. Puppet. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Gender: Female
Age: teen or adult
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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Pinocchio
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.
Gender: Male
Age: teen/young adult
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
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Ensemble
Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats
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Male/Female
All ages