SHREK AUDITIONS
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions: Sunday, May 4 & Monday, May 5 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Callbacks by invitation: Tuesday, May 6 @ 6 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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 sidesplitting 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.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Considering performers 16 and older for main roles and ensemble and ages 8 and up for the young company. All races, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to audition. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars (Or about a minute) from a musical
theater song. Everyone will be asked to perform scales with the music director to determine vocal range. Please bring your own tracks for accompaniment or plan to sing acapella.
To register for auditions, you must do both of the following:
- Sign up for an audition time slot
- Complete the digital audition form
Please email your accompaniment track in advance, if you are able. If you are unable to attend the auditions in person, please submit your resume, headshot, and a video of your song by 10:00 pm on May 5, 2025.
Advance materials and any questions should be sent to md@flowertownplayers.org
CHARACTERS and DESCRIPTIONS
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: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Princess 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: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G6
Vocal range bottom: F3
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: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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. Doubles as GUARD in swamp and KNIGHT in “Forever”.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B2
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. Doubles as MAMA BEAR and DULOC PERFORMER
Gender: female
Age: 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. Doubles as WICKED WITCH and BLUEBIRD.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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. Doubles as DULOC PERFORMER and KNIGHT in “Forever”.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Wolf
Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood. Doubles as THELONIUS, DULOC
PERFORMER, KNIGHT in “Forever”, BISHOP, GRUMPY DWARF.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
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
Young Company 1
Pig #1, Duloc Performer, Spinning Antelope (A La Lion King)
Gender: any
Age: 8 to 18
Young Company 2
Pig #2, Duloc Performer
Gender: any
Age: 8 to 18
Young Company 3
Pig #3, Duloc Performer
Gender: any
Age: 8 to 18
Young Company 4
Peter Pan, Duloc Performer, Teen Fiona
Gender: female
Age: 12 to 18
Young Company 5
Ugly Duckling, Duloc Performer, Knight
Gender: any
Age: 8 to 18
Young Company 6
Baby Bear, Duloc Performer, Young Fiona
Gender: female
Age: 7 to 12