Auditions are Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20 from 6-9pm. Children under 14 please come between 6-7pm. Please email the producer at perry.k.gary@gmail.com to secure an audition time (groups every 30 minutes). Walk-ins will be accommodated during free slots.
SHREK will be presented by Mason Community Payers. Directed by Lara Gonzalez with Music Direction by Brian Bisig, and Choreography by Laureen Catlin.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- All roles are available.
- Fill out an audition form online ahead of time, or at the audition.
- Bring your calendar to auditions and be prepared to list all conflicts.
- Headshot/resume welcome but not required.
“Adults” ages 14 and up
- Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater selection (not from Shrek).
- Bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
- There will be a short dance audition.
- Please bring appropriate shoes/clothes.
- Cold readings from the script.
Children under 14
- Please be prepared to sing Happy Birthday, Twinkle, or other standard.
- There will be a short dance audition geared towards children run from 6-7
- Recite your favorite nursery rhyme or poem
If you are unable to make the audition dates, but would still like to join the cast, we will accept a video audition. Please send the following to our Producer Perry Gary (perry.k.gary@gmail.com) by Sunday April 19.
Video which includes:
- Singing: Musical Theater song selection. 16-32 bars with live or recorded accompaniment
- Acting: Perform a 1-2 minute monologue.
- Completed audition form* with conflicts from May 10 through performances.
- Resume/list of relevant prior experience.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SHREK the Musical performances will be July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 8:00pm, July 19, 25 at 2:00pm
Rehearsals will commence on May 10, 2015
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Auditions, rehearsals, and performance will be conducted at MCP’s new home: The Leaf Center 2752 U.S. 42 Lebanon, Ohio 45036. If using GPS/google maps please use “Southwest Golf Ranch” as your destination. The Leaf is the next driveway to the north on U.S.42.
About the Play
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, SHREK tThe 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.
SHREK presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities including costumes, sets, puppets ( there is a fire-breathing dragon after all), and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
– See more at the “official” Sheck the Musical homepage.
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Role Breakdowns
- 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.
Male, 20-35 yrs old Range: C3 – B4 - 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.
Female, 25-45 yrs old Range: F3 – Eb5 - 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.
Female, 20-40 yrs old Range: F3 – G5 - 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 actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Female, 12-40 yrs old Range: B3 – C#5 - 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.
Male, 30-45 yrs old Range: B2 – D5 - 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.
Male or Female, 18-40 yrs old Range: E3 – F#4 - 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.
Male, 25-45 yrs old Range: A2 – G#4
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, OTHERS TBD
ENSEMBLE DULAC CITIZENS: ANGRY MOB; HAPPY PEOPLE; GUARDS; KNIGHTS; RATS
