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AUDITIONS
Jan 22 and 23
at 7pm
AUDITIONS: Shrek the Musical
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Albaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
at
Mysterium Theater
Produced by Marla Ladd
Directed by Eric J Hindley Choreography by Momo Sugai
Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
All roles except Shrek/Fiona/Lord Farquaad can be portrayed by
either male or female performers.
Performance Dates: March 9 thru 25
Character Breakdown
- Shrek-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 fairy tale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. Gender: male Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: A2
- Fiona-The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sunsets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multi talented, she is not an ordinary princess. Gender: female
Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
- Donkey-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 an optimistic with heart.Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3
- Lord Farquaad-The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes 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. Gender: male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B2
- Dragon-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 =irtatious, but tired of her job as the glori>ed baby-sitter.Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3
- Gingy-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. Possibly a Puppet. Can be operated byactress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: B3
- Pinocchio-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. Gender: male Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: E3
- Ensemble-Fairy tale 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
OPEN CALL- no appointment needed!!
Show up at 7 and sign in...
Be prepared to sing 16-32 Bars of fun energetic pop/musical theater tunes
(bring sheet music and tracks as we will have accompanist some of the time)
Be prepared to shake it up and dance your booty off
Please bring headshot and resume
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN!!!!
Mysterium Theater
311 S Euclid La Habra 90631
For more information
562-697-3311
Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangements with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
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