Director/Choreographer Marianne Lonati and Music Director Renee Hersee are are actively seeking and welcoming a diverse cast of actors of all races, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental and physical abilities, sexual/affectional orientation, gender and its expression. All Roles are Open.
We are looking for children to play the parts of Little Fiona and Little Shrek. Teenage Fiona can be played by someone older if they look the part, but teenagers are encouraged to audition.
Those auditioning should bring sheet music and prepare 16-24 bars from Shrek the Musical. Songs from other shows are allowed but NOT preferred. An accompanist will be provided. Please do not bring tracks or sing acapella.
Please note that the group dance audition will be held at the beginning of each audition night. Tap auditions will be at callbacks.
Rehearsals will be Monday/Thursdays 6:30-9:30 and Sundays 3:00-6:00 beginning in January 12th.
The show will be produced at Jenks Auditorium April 17th – 19th and 24th – 26th, 2026.
Anyone cast must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances. We do not use understudies.
Please come prepared with potential rehearsal conflict dates (evenings you are not available, any vacation periods, etc.)
For questions , email Producer, Jen at:
jennifer.gillis@thecommunityplayers.net
Click here to sign-up for auditions
Show Description:
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. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Character Breakdown:
SHREK
Prides himself on being a big, green, terrifying ogre. Shrek was kicked out at a young age to live alone until the fairytale creatures disturb him in his swamp. In an effort to regain his peace he goes on a trip along the way meeting Donkey who accompanies him the rest of his journey to Duloc, to save Princess Fiona and back again. [Strong, rich tone quality Tenor/Baritone with legit G4.]
FIONA
Princess Fiona is the princess of Far Far Away, daughter of King Harold and Queen Lillian. Fiona has a transforming spell over her that turns her into an ogre every night when the sun sets. This spell can only be broken with a true loves’ kiss. Upon meeting Shrek she finds that she has fallen in love with him. Not your “traditional” princess. [Bright, warm Soprano who can belt. Tap experience a plus.]
DONKEY
Donkey is a talking donkey on the run from Farquaad’s guards. After being saved by Shrek he sticks by Shrek’s side and accompanies him on his trip to save Fiona from the Far Away Castle. [Strong tenor voice with soulful style.]
LORD FARQUAAD
A comically short, ruthless ruler of the huge castle of Duloc. In his pursuit of perfection he attempts to rid the city of fairytale creatures. Farquaad wants to become a king but because he is not of royal stock, he cannot until he marries a princess. [Character 1st Tenor with bright tone quality. Must be capable of dance movement on knees.]
DRAGON
A female dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. When Shrek and Donkey arrive at the castle it is Shrek who goes to rescue the princess and Donkey who finds himself at the mercy of Dragon. Donkey becomes trapped by Dragon and becomes her prisoner of love. In terror, he successfully, but unintentionally, wins her over. Dragon comes back at the end of the musical to help save the day with Farquaad.
[Mezzo- Belter with gospel sound a la Aretha Franklin.]
ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS
Little Shrek, Mama and Papa Ogre, King Harold and Queen
Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Young Shrek, Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Captain and his Guards, Knights, Three Blind Mice, Bishop, Rat dancers and Pied Piper, Duloc Citizens/Dancers [All strong singers with some featured solo/duet moments. Tap experience is preferable for Pied Piper and required for Rat dancers.]
FAIRYTALE CREATURES
Gingy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Sugar Plum Fairy, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Captain Hook, Elf, Dwarves, etc. [All strong singers with some featured solo/duet moments. Must move well.]
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