Young Talent Wanted for "Shrek Jr." Show
Children ages 8-18 are welcome to audition for the "Shrek Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, monsters get the girls, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes. Grumpy, gruff, green ogre Shrek lives alone in his swamp. The world is fearful and mocking of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn. Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairytale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek seeks out Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if Shrek rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of Shrek’s swamp by returning the Fairytale Creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad to the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shrek’s most novel experience yet: Love. Additional info: Please prepare a one-minute (or 32-bar cut) of a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice and demonstrates a connection to the character you are auditioning for. You may find a YouTube karaoke track to sing with, or sing a cappella. Please do not sing a song from the show. If possible, please note the timestamp where you would like to start your audition. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided. If you do not have a cellphone, we can pull up the karaoke track for you. If your student cannot make it to in-person auditions, please reach out to the director and submit a video audition. Callbacks are: Wednesday, Dec 17th, from 5:30-8:30 pm Read through: Thursday, Dec 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM Show dates: 03/13/26 - 03/15/26 & 03/20/26 - 03/22/26 (Two weekends; Friday night, Saturday matinee and night, and Sunday matinee) Tech Week: Monday 03/09/26- Thursday 03/12/26 (NO CONFLICTS) Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 PM, and Sundays from 1:30-3:30 PM Note that a fee will be applied. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
Big ogre with a big heart. Looking for solid singer and excellent actor, with comedic chops. Scottish dialect not required! Feature Songs: “Big Bright Beautiful World,” “Travel Song,” “I Think I Got You Beat”
Brash, loud, fast-talking animal, and Shrek’s loyal sidekick. Looking for experienced performer and dynamic singer, with lots of presence and character. Feature Songs: “Travel Song,” “Make a Move”
Audacious, humorous, more than the stereotypical princess. Looking for a triple threat performer, with a lovable spirit and a great sense of humor. Feature Songs: “I Know It’s Today,” “This is How a Dream Comes True,” “Morning Person, “I Think I Got You Beat
Power-hungry leader of the Duloc Kingdom. Short man with big ambition! Looking for a comedic actor and good singer, not afraid of making big choices or looking silly. Feature Songs: “What’s Up, Duloc”
Ferocious guard of Fiona’s Tower, who finds surprising love in Donkey. Looking for lots of soul and charisma, great pop-singing voice. Feature Songs: “Forever”
Wooden boy who can’t tell a lie without his nose growing. Begins story in a sour mood but ends as a natural leader. Looking for lots of personality, sings well, aware of body and can move. Feature Songs: “Story of My Life,” “Freak Flag”
Gingerbread Man who runs away and gets captured by Duloc Guards. Earnest, adorable. Looking for great energy, funny character choices, and pop-singing voice. Feature Songs: “Freak Flag”
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