Shrek The Musical Audition Announcement

Production Dates:

Sponsor Night – Thursday, September 17th

Opening Night – Friday, September 18th

Shows run through October 4th

*Tech Week is the 7-11th of September*

Location:

Mary Godfrey Playhouse – 2706 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY

Audition Information:

All auditioners must sign up using the links provided below for the day they attend auditions. Prepare a 30-45 second vocal selection and participate in a cold dance audition. We will provide a pianist and Bluetooth speaker if you are using a YouTube track. If you have any acrobatic abilities, we would love to see them! Everyone will participate in a cold reading, which will be provided at auditions.

If you are unable to attend auditions, please email the director, Jessie Klein, at newsies.cltp@gmail.com

*Rehearsals will not begin until July 27th*

Audition Dates:

Monday, July 13th @ 6:00PM  – General Auditions open to the Public (Ages 14+, we are actively looking for performers of ALL AGES)

• JULY 13TH AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE

Tuesday, July 14th @ 6:00PM – General Kid Auditions open to the Public for Ages 10-13

• JULY 14TH AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE

Wednesday, July 15th – Potential Callbacks by invite only

Cast list posted on social media, website, and the door of the Mary Godfrey on Thursday, July 16th

Friday, July 17th @ 6:00 PM – Full Cast Readthrough

Shrek Character Breakdown

Shrek - Character Age: 20-40ish | Gender: M | Vocal Range: A2-G#4

Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero.

Princess Fiona - Character Age: 20-40ish | Gender: F | Vocal Range: F3-G5

The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. 

Donkey - Character Age: 20-40ish | Gender: Any | Vocal Range: Flexible

A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also optimistic with heart.

Lord Farquaad - Character Age: 20+ | Gender: M | Vocal Range: B2-D5

The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. 

Dragon - Character Age: 20+ | Gender: F | Vocal Range:F3- Eb5                                         

A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter. 

Gingy - Character Age: Any | Gender: Any | Vocal Range: B3-C#5

A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet. 

Pinocchio - Character Age: 20+ | Gender: Any | Vocal Range: E3-F#4

The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.

Young Fiona - Character Age: 11-13ish | Gender: F (seeking 1-2 actors)

Must be able to sing independent harmonies.

Teen Fiona - Character Age: 14-18 | Gender: F

Must be able to sing independent harmonies.

Young Shrek - Character Age: 11-13ish | Gender: M

Ensemble: Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats, and many more!