Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
By David Lindsay-Abarie
Directed by William Sanders
Music Directed by Nick Conti
Synopsis:
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.
Civic Theatre of Allentown is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition.
Audition Date:
Wednesday, August 13, 6:30pm
Location:
Civic Theatre of Allentown 19th Street Theatre
527 N 19th St. 2nd Floor Rehearsal Hall
Callback Date:
Thursday, August 14, 6:30 pm
Rehearsal Dates:
Rehearsals will begin the week of August 25th. Rehearsals will be 3 days a week until tech on October 5th. Tech and dress rehearsals will run Sunday through Friday until Opening. Actors must present their conflicts through Closing performance on their audition forms.
Performance Dates:
Fri, 10/17 | Sat, 10/18 | Sun, 10/19
Thu, 10/23 | Fri, 10/24 | Sat, 10/25 | Sun, 10/26
Characters:
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.
Gender: Female | 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.
Gender: Male | 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 flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter.
Gender: Female | 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 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
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
To Sign-up:
Printable PDF available Here. Forms must be printed and brought to the audition. Extra printout forms will be available at the sign-in table. Be prepared to list all known conflicts during the entire rehearsal and performance dates (August 25 through October 26).
Resumes and headshots are invited but not required. Photos will be taken where headshots are not provided. Auditions are a first come, first served basis. There will be no appointments. Please plan accordingly.
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a 16 bar cut in the style of the show.
Self-tape/Virtual Auditions:
If you are unable to attend auditions, you may submit a video audition to associate_artistic_director@civictheatre.com no later than August 12th. We will alert you if we need a call back.
