Shrek Auditions
Sunday, October 13 @ 7:00 PM
Monday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00 PM callbacks
CENTERstage Productions is thrilled to announce open auditions for Shrek The Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori and book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"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.
Presented by: CENTERstage Productions
Director: Emily Woolever
Music Director: Matthew Woolever
Choreographer: Jordan Stroly
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
Performance Dates: January 4 - 26, 2025. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, Saturday Matinees at 3pm: 1/11 & 1/18
We strongly encourage all gender identities to audition for ANY role. We also encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
Prepare / Bring: Prepare 60 seconds of a song you feel great singing. Bring sheet music for the accompanist or a track. Bring your schedule so you can provide an accurate list of rehearsal conflicts. Be prepared to list your performance and/or dance experience or bring a resume. Show us your fun side!
Questions: Contact Director Emily Woolever at woolever.emily@gmail.com
Casting 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 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.
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.
Age: 20 to 30
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 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.
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 flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified 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. Puppet. Can be operated by actor 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.
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top:F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Young Fiona - 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 may double as other ensemble roles.
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Teen Fiona - Now a teenager, Fiona has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not yet being rescued. This actor may double as other ensemble roles.
Age: 13 - 16
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Young Shrek - 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 may double as other ensemble roles.
Age 7 - 10
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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