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"Shrek" the Musical Looking For Young Talent

Ludlow, MA, United States
ID: 617724Exp: 11/7/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking young talent for "Shrek" the musical. See the details below. Additional info: Show Dates and Times: Evening Performances (7:30 PM): April 23, 24, 30; May 1, 7, 8, 2027 Matinee Performances (2:00 PM): April 25; May 2, 9, 2027 Callbacks will be by invitation only. Selected performers will be contacted by the production team with additional information, including callback dates, times, and any required preparation. Callbacks will be scheduled for December 15. Performers invited to callbacks will receive the selected song or songs in advance, along with any specific audition instructions, to allow adequate time to review and prepare the material before their scheduled callback. Not receiving a callback does not necessarily mean you will not be cast in the production. For more information, please follow the link in the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.

4 roles

GINGYBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Youth Role No Ensemble Doubling A feisty, outspoken gingerbread cookie with a big personality and an even bigger attitude. Quick-witted, sassy, and fearless despite his tiny size. Looking For: A confident young performer with comic timing, expressive vocal delivery, and plenty of personality. Important Physical Requirements: May involve puppet or stylized character performance; details will be determined during staging.

YOUNG FIONAFemale8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

No Ensemble Doubling Limited Stage Time An imaginative, hopeful young princess who believes her true love will one day rescue her. Looking For: A young performer with clear singing, natural presence, and sincere, optimistic storytelling. Role Commitment: Limited appearances; cast exclusively as Young Fiona with no ensemble doubling. Anyone auditioning for Young Fiona does not need to participate in the dance audition unless needed by the choreographer.

TEEN FIONAFemale13-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Possible Ensemble Participation A princess whose years of waiting have transformed childhood optimism into impatience, determination, and teenage attitude. Looking For: A young singer-actor with expressive storytelling, humor, and a believable connection to the other Fionas. Role Commitment: Additional ensemble appearances may be offered but are not guaranteed; stage time may remain limited.

YOUNG SHREKMale10-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Limited Stage Time (Young Shrek is a non speaking role) Possible Ensemble Participation A young, innocent ogre who is sent into the world by his parents and begins to discover what it means to be different. We're looking for an expressive young performer with strong physical storytelling skills, natural stage presence, and the ability to communicate emotion without relying on dialogue. Additional ensemble participation may be offered but is not guaranteed.