Casting Youth Performers for "Shrek" The Musical
Audition for "Shrek the Musical". Casting kids and teens. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Shrek the Musical "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. Additional info: Callbacks (by invitation only) Tuesday, May 12th, from 7 pm-9 pm What to prepare: Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song of your choosing (with sheet music for our accompanist to play) and be ready to read sides and do a short dance combination. Auditionees should be prepared to stay for the full hour slot. All shows begin at 8 pm: July 16th, 17th, and 18th July 23rd, 24th, and 25th If interested, please apply.
6 roles
Soprano B3 - C#5 A bright little girl only recently locked in a tower, who passes her time reading fairy tales about being rescued by a handsome and charming prince. She is innocent and optimistic. This actor will double as a citizen of Duloc.
Dance - Basic Mover Soprano B3 - C#5 Now a teenager, Fiona has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not yet being rescued. This actor will double as a Fairytale Creature and/or other ensemble roles.
Dance - Basic Mover Soprano A3 - C#5 Young Shrek is 7 years old when his parents send him out into the world, warning him that because of his looks he will not have a happy ending. This actor will double as Fairytale Creature Baby Bear, the wide-eyed and precocious bear from Goldilocks.
Dance - All Levels All Vocal Ranges The Fairytale Creatures are a motley crew of familiar fantasy characters. They were banished from the kingdom of Duloc by Lord Farquaad to Shrek's swamp, where they later meet the ogre that resides there. The Fairytale Creatures help bring the story to life and must be able to exhibit lots of energy and animation in acting and singing. They may double as ensemble members or featured dancers.
King Harold, Queen Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Captain and his guards, Knights, Tapping Rats, Three Blind Mice, Bishop, Greeter, Duloc citizens and performers, Dragonettes, Thelonious
Selected from Fairytale Creatures/Ensemble and will be featured in dance numbers of various dance styles, including tap.
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