Dance Opportunities for Kids in "Shrek Jr." Musical
Kids entering 6th grade this summer through age 15 are invited to audition for "Shrek Jr." Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: “Shrek The Musical Jr.”is a fun-filled stage adaptation of the popular animated film. It follows an ogre named Shrek’s quest to rescue Princess Fiona, accompanied by his talkative friend Donkey. Along the way, they encounter fairy tale creatures and learn valuable lessons about friendship and acceptance. With catchy songs and humorous moments, it’s a delightful show for all ages. Additional info: Get ready to sing, dance, show off your acting skills, and have a Shrek-tacular summer! Those auditioning will be expected to prepare a few measures of a song of their choosing. They will also be given a short monologue to read from. The choreographer will then take a group at a time for the dance audition. Those who receive a callback sheet during their audition will know to either stay or come back at the callback time. If interested, please apply.
23 roles
A big, scary, green ogre to the world, but deep down, he has a big heart. Needs to be a solid singer and excellent actor with strong comedic chops.
An audacious young princess who defies the stereotypical image of royalty. She has a great sense of humor and can be quite unrefined. Requires a performer who can act, sing, and dance.
Younger versions of Fiona. Both roles require strong singing voices.
Younger versions of Fiona. Both roles require strong singing voices.
A very short man with huge ambition, obsessed with power. Needs a good singer and, most importantly, a comedian willing to make bold choices and look silly.
A loud, fast-talking, and brash character with no concept of “quiet time.” Needs a strong singer with great presence and comedic timing to complement Shrek.
A ferocious, fire-breathing dragon who unexpectedly falls in love with Donkey. Needs a performer with tremendous presence and a strong pop singing voice.
Dynamic duo who kick off the show with high energy. Both need to be strong singers.
Dynamic duo who kick off the show with high energy. Both need to be strong singers.
A smaller, younger performer who is new to the stage. Important to the storytelling, though may not have lines.
A wooden boy whose nose grows when he lies. Starts the show in a sour mood but ends as a leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. Needs a performer with a lot of personality and strong singing ability.
The classic storybook characters with a German twist.
Bitter about his unfortunate appearance but finds friendship among the Fairy Tale Creatures. A fun comedic role.
Great cameo roles for young performers with little experience.
Great cameo roles for young performers with little experience.
Great cameo roles for young performers with little experience.
A bold, character-driven role for a young performer with a big personality.
More tame than terrifying at this point. A fun role for a newcomer to the stage.
A small but energetic role. Gingy is an earnest character who escapes his baking captors.
The boy who never grew up. Requires a performer comfortable with physicality and playfulness.
Needs a performer with strength and authority. Doesn’t require a lot of stage experience but must have a big, booming voice.
The Dragon’s background singers, who once tried (and failed) to rescue Fiona. Strong singers with soulful voices.
Farquaad’s comparably short and grumpy father. A perfect cameo role for a young performer.
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