Young Talent Wanted for "Shrek Jr." Show
Kids ages 7-18 years old are invited to audition for "Shrek Jr." Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task-if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Additional info: Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song acapella and cold read from the script. Callbacks if required will be Tuesday, Sept 17th PM. Performances: Sandwich Opera House on 1/31-2/2 If interested, please apply.
34 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. Requires strong solo singing and advanced acting skills.
A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Sassy and confident, he yearns to belong somewhere. Feels he can be the best companion EVER to anyone who might accept him. He is energetic and overenthusiastic to the point of irritation. Requires strong solo singing and advanced acting skills.
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. Requires strong solo and harmony singing and advanced acting skills.
The dwarfish dictator of tiny storybook Duloc, Farquaad harbors deep resentment for his father who abandoned him. Behind his princely charm, he is pompous, self-centered and cruel. He has a smooth and charming speaking voice and tends to speak when he's angry. This is also a very physically demanding role, which may require a taller actor to perform the role on their knees, including choreography. Requires solo singing and advanced acting skills.
A lonely and soulful 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. Requires strong solo singing and advanced acting skills.
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. Has solo lines in Freak Flag. Requires solo singing and character acting skills.
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. Has solo lines in Story of My Life and Freak Flag. Requires solo singing and character acting skills including a falsetto character voice.
Memorable Fairytale Creates, with German accents, comedic presence. Small solos and lines.
One of the Fairtytale characters, has solo lines in Story of My Life. Needs to be a strong character actress with a big personality. Requires solo singing and character acting skills.
Part of the Fairtytale characters, they have a cute bit in Story of My Life. Mama Bear has solo lines in Story of My Life and Freak Flag. Requires character acting skills.
Part of the Fairtytale characters, they have a cute bit in Story of My Life. Requires character acting skills.
Part of the Fairtytale characters, they have a cute bit in Story of My Life. Requires character acting skills.
One of the Fairtytale characters, has solo line in Story of My Life and Freak Flag. Requires solo singing and character acting skills.
He doesn't need to be a scary big, bad wolf type. At this point, he's a pretty wolf regulated to wearing Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother's dressing gown. Has solo line in Story of My Life. Requires solo singing and character acting skills.
One of the Fairtytale characters, has solo line in Story of My Life. Requires solo singing and character acting skills.
One of the Fairtytale characters and in the numbers Story of My Life and Freak Flag. Requires character acting skills.
Encounters Fiona during Morning Person, Solo line.
The perfect role for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. Should have a big, booming voice and not afraid to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place. Requires character acting skills.
Preaches at the wedding of Farquaad and Fiona. Solo lines.
Strong singers that are part of the dynamic duo that kicks off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Will double in the fairy tale chorus. Must be strong singers.
Strong singers that are part of the dynamic duo that kicks off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Will double in the fairy tale chorus. Must be strong singers.
A role just right for a smaller, younger performer who is very important to the storytelling. No lines or solos.
A energetic, courageous, hopeful, slightly scared, but she clings to the belief that the prince from her storybook will rescue her. Must be able to solo sing and hold harmony against Fiona and Teen Fiona.
A lonely, dreamy tween a bit more cynical than her younger version, who waits in a tower for her prince. She is getting tired of the wait but is convinced he will appear to save her. Must be able to solo sing and hold harmony.
Bold, energetic actors with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward.
Songs: Story of My Life, Freak Flag. Vocals & Dance
Songs: Story of My Life, Freak Flag. Vocals & Dance
Songs: Story of My Life, Freak Flag. Vocals & Dance
Songs: Story of My Life, Freak Flag. Vocals & Dance
Songs: Story of My Life, Freak Flag. Vocals & Dance
Song: What's Up Duloc (part 1,2,3). Vocals & DANCE.
DANCE
Story of My Life, Dragon Roar/Forever.
Morning Person
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