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 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.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
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 sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. Tap dancing required
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Donkey
A talking donkey on the run from Farquaad's guards who joins Shrek on his quest. 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 optimist with heart. Ability to dance (including tap) preferred.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
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. This production will use an on-stage large scale puppet with the actor singing from off stage for the majority of the show. Could double as fairy tale creature or other secondary roles.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Young Shrek
Starts show. Important but a non-singing or speaking role. Requires minimal rehearsal time. Could double as Baby Bear, which would then require singing, dancing and more rehearsal time.
Gender: male
Age: 8 to 13
Young Fiona:
In beginning of show and a scene in the first act. Mainly singing role (I Know It's Today). Requires minimal rehearsal time. Could double as Baby Bear, which would then require dancing, more singing and rehearsal time.
Gender: female
Age: 8 to 13
Teen Fiona:
Mainly singing role (I Know It's Today). One scene in first act. Requires minimal rehearsal time. If old enough, depending on dance skills, can double as fairlytale creature and etc. If used in other roles, will require dancing and more rehearsal time.
Gender: female
Age: 14 - 18
Fairy Tale Creatures:
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. Puppet - often operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Gender: female
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
Additional 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
Additional Ensemble Roles (many doubled from Fairy Tale Creatures):
Mama and Papa Ogre, King Harold and Queen Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Duloc Dancers, Guards, Knights, Rats
