Casting Kids and Teens for "Shrek Jr." Musical
Looking for young performers to audition for "Shrek Jr." Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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: Tips for a Great Audition: Speak clearly and confidently. Make sure your voice can be heard. Make eye contact with the judges when speaking or singing. Act confident on stage-even if you’re feeling nervous! Practice or memorize your lines and songs so you’re not reading from the paper. Watch a recording of the musical or listen to the songs on YouTube ahead of time to get familiar with the characters and music. Regular rehearsals will begin on Sunday, May 4th, and will be held on the following days and times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30–7:30 PM and Sundays from 1:00–4:00 PM. However, directors will have a parent meeting, hand out scripts, and read through the show on Friday, May 2nd. Performances will take place on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Showtimes are 7:00 PM on Friday, 7:00 PM on Saturday, and 2:00 PM on Sunday. Actors should plan to arrive 1–2 hours before showtime each day. Note that a small fee will be applied. Please download the attachment for details and the audition form. If interested, please apply.
31 roles
Singing narrators, should be prepared to sing “Big Bright Beautiful World.”
He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he's really just a big fellow with a big heart. Should be prepared to sing “Big Bright Beautiful World.”
She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. Should be prepared to sing “I Know It’s Today.”
Younger version of Fiona. Should be prepared to sing “I Know It’s Today.”
Teen version of Fiona. Should be prepared to sing “I Know It’s Today.”
A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible, should be prepared to sing “What’s Up, Duloc? (reprise)”
A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of quiet time. Should be prepared to sing “Travel Song.”
A ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. Great role for a young girl with lots of soul and spunk! Should be prepared to sing “Forever.”
Mama Ogre and Papa Ogre kick off the show, should be prepared to sing “Big Bright Beautiful World.”
Smaller, younger performer. This role has no lines but is vital to the storytelling, should be prepared to sing “Big Bright Beautiful World.”
The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose, should be prepared to sing “Story of My Life.”
The classic three little pigs with a German twist. Do not need to sing alone.
He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fairy tale outcasts.
She has a big personality, should be prepared to sing “Story of My Life.”
A pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother’s dressing gown, should be prepared to sing “Story of My Life.”
Based on the gingerbread man. Great role for a young performer, should be prepared to sing “Freak Flag.”
The boy who never grew up, should be prepared to sing “Story of My Life.”
Has a big, booming voice and isn’t afraid to put the fairy tale creatures in their place. He/She does not need to sing.
The dragon’s background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the dragon. Should be prepared to sing “Forever.”
Farquaad’s short and grumpy father, a great role for a young performer. This character does not need to sing.
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