Casting Call: 'Shrek'

Plays-in-the-Park will be holding auditions for 'Shrek.' 

Child auditions will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Adult auditions range from April 4 at 7 p.m. to April 5 and 6 at 12 p.m.

Please arrive prepared to sing an up-tempo song and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided.  

Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. on April 9 and 10. You will be taught a dance combination so dress appropriately. You will also be asked to read from the script: Sides are available on the Plays-in-the-Park website.

Roles available are:

SHREK 25 A2 - G#4	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.
DONKEY 20 - 35 C3 - B4	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. Good comedic timing a must.20-35 yrs old.
LORD FARQUAAD  30 - 45  B2 - D5	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.Great comedic timing a must. This role requires an actor who is physically able to be staged on his knees for a good portion of the show.
FIONA 25 - 35 F3 - G6	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. Tapping required.
YOUNG FIONAS 10 - 20	Two younger versions of Fiona needed. Strong singers required.
DRAGON 25- 45 F3 - Eb5.	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. She may double as Shrek’s mother, and a few other female characters.
GINGY 20 - 40 B3 - C#5	A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. Gingy is a Puppet. Can be operated by the actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy  His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures.
PINOCCHIO 20 - 40 E3 - F#4	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.
ENSEMBLE	Large ensemble makes up all of the 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.