Exec. Producer: T.J. Dawson
Director/Choreographer:  David F.M. Vaughn
Associate Director/Choreographer:  Leslie Stevens
Music Director: Julie Lamoureux
Casting Director: Amber Snead

First Rehearsal: 7/15/19
Opens: 8/9/19 Closes: 8/25/19

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Click here to view the SHREK Rehearsal/Performance Calendar

SUBMISSIONS

If you are unable to attend our auditions, we will accept a video.  Video submissions will be accepted ONLY during the audition period.  And, although we will accept video submissions, casting preference is given to those that live locally and are able to attend our auditions. There is so much talent in Southern California that we rarely have to go outside of it to cast our shows. If we do not find what we are looking for here, we will go through our submissions. Also, we do not offer housing/transportation for out of town actors.

If you are submitting for one of the Featured Ensemble roles, you must do a video with the sides.    Sides can be found further down, below the “What to Prepare” section on this page during the audition period.

If you are submitting for ensemble, please submit a video of you singing something in the style of the show (NO A CAPELLA).  You must also include a video with some sort of representation of your dance ability, including tap.

Videos must be received by May 10^th.  Please submit your video as a link (youtube, vimeo, dropbox, etc.).  Nothing that has to be downloaded or requires a password.

CONTRACT

Equity contract: LOA based on COST contract. $602 per week (rehearsals and performance weeks).

Non Equity contract: $2316 for the commitment

Children & Performers under 18: pay varies per role/per show

NOTE: IF YOU ARE NON-EQUITY AND WOULD ONLY ACCEPT AN EQUITY CONTRACT, OR IF YOU ARE AN AEA *MUST JOIN* PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF IT ON YOUR AUDITION FORM.

HEADSHOT RECYCLING PROGRAM

If you have auditioned for us previously (starting with 42ND ST. auditions), we have saved your headshot for you to reuse at another time!  Simply tell the monitor your name and we will return your headshot to you.

All auditions are open. Non-Union will always be seen at our auditions.

ECC FOR SINGERS – Wednesday 5/15/2019 (singing only)
1pm (sign in at 12:30pm)
Some may be asked to stay and dance later in the day

DANCE CALL – Wednesday 5/15/2019 (Be prepared to sing after you dance)

– Male Dance Call 3:30pm (sign in at 3:00pm)
– Female Dance Call 6:00pm (sign in at 5:30pm)

Please sing 16 bars of something in the style of the show that shows off your range. Bring sheet music in correct key. A score will be provided if singing from the show. Please bring headshot and resume STAPLED together. Accompanist will be provided. NO a capella!

For the dance call, please bring comfortable dance shoes (no heels) and tap shoes.  Bring headshot and resume (STAPLED together or resume printed on back of headshot). Be prepared to sing after you dance.

KIDS OPEN CALL – Monday 5/20/2019 (singing only)
Open Call 6:00pm-8:00pm (first come, first seen – no appointments given)

If auditioning for the role of Teen Fiona, we would love to see you at the dance call on May 15^th if possible.

Callbacks: (At the invitation of the artistic staff only)
May 23^rd during the day

SIDES: Here is a link to some of the vocal sides being used for auditions.  You are welcome to sing something of your own, but we would prefer to hear one of the sides at the audition if you feel comfortable singing them.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdd78k6ztgqz9iu/AAC0IQ7raGDDbbdSblXv9wrva?dl=0

SHREK – CAST
PRINCESS FIONA – CAST
DONKEY – CAST
LORD FARQUAAD – CAST

DRAGON/MAMA BEAR/MAMA OGRE – THIS ROLE IS CAST

PIED PIPER/STRAW PIG – THIS ROLE IS CAST

BRICKS PIG – THIS ROLE IS CAST

SHOEMAKER’S ELF/3 BLIND MICE – THIS ROLE IS CAST

GUARD/KING HAROLD – THIS ROLE IS CAST

YOUNG SHREK/GRUMPY – THIS ROLE IS CAST

ENSEMBLE: 20’s-40’s. Seeking a diverse ensemble of all ages and ethnicities to play the Fairy Tale Creatures, people of Duloc, and other various inhabitants of this strange world. Ensemble includes all featured roles such as Pinocchio, Pied Piper, Thelonius, Gingy, etc.   Seeking strong, vivid, dynamic and quirky comic actors adept at comedy and character work, who have wide vocal ranges. Most must be solid dancers (strong jazz and also tap). Puppetry is a plus.  Note: MOST tracks must tap, but not all.

All members of the ensemble play numerous roles in the show, including:

YOUNG FIONA – 7 years old, must have good vocal ability and able to learn harmonies.

TEEN FIONA/LITTLE BO PEEP – Seeking teen actress who can play 14, good youthful pop sound.  Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. Doubles as Little Bo Peep.  Tap skills a huge plus.

GINGY/SUGAR PLUM FAIRY – Female, 20-30 years old.  A cookie that is tortured by Farquaad’s guards. Strong character actress with an excellent pop sound; must be able to do riffs cleanly and accurately. Comedic role, looking to find someone that can voice him as close to the film as possible, sing with vocal versatility and solid mix, belts to a D.  His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. This character is portrayed with a puppet, which may be voiced and operated by actor appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy. Ideally looking for a dancer or strong mover that must tap.

UGLY DUCKLING/3 BLIND MICE – Female, 20’s. Must be 5’2 or under.  Strong dancer that must tap, excellent performer with a huge heart and able to hold tight harmonies.

BABY BEAR/3 BLIND MICE – Female, 20’s. Must be 5’2 or under.  Strong dancer that must tap, excellent performer with a huge heart and able to hold tight harmonies.

NOTE: One of the 2 women below must be in the height range and physical type of Fiona, as she will be the body double.  Height range should be 5’4”-5’6”.

WICKED WITCH/QUEEN LILLIAN – Preferred age range 35-50.  The Witch may sing the lead in Freak Flag, in which case be able to sell the 11 o’clock number and have a killer voice.   A DIVA, strong personality, prefer a dancer that can tap or someone that knows how to hold themselves as such and knows how to work a cape/dress; must move extremely well regardless if this role is cast as a tapper or not.  Queen Lillian is Fiona’s mother and Queen of Far-Far-Away. Sings a beautiful duet with King Harold to young Fiona in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” She is elegant and strong.

FAIRY GODMOTHER – Female, 20-40 years old. A bubbly and funny woman.  Sees the bright side at all times.  She also may sing the lead in Freak Flag, in which case be able to sell the 11 o’clock number and have a killer voice. Ideally looking for a dancer or strong mover that must tap.

BLUEBIRD – Female voice with a VERY high upper register (up to a high E) to chirp/sing in “Morning Person”.  This is an off stage voice and will be cast from one of the roles above.

PINOCCHIO – Preferred age range 20-30.  We are actively seeking a trans/non-binary actor.  Will also consider cis men and women-identified gender non-conforming actors.  Must have killer falsetto/mix.  The leader of the fairytale creatures.  Pinocchio is a puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying, he leads the troupe of Fairytale Creatures in the musical numbers “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag.”  All they have ever wanted was to be a real boy.  We are seeking a strong comedic actor that can really deliver a beautiful and honest moment right before Freak Flag.  This actor also must tap and either be a dancer or move extremely well.

THELONIOUS/PAPA BEAR/PAPA OGRE – Male, 30-40 years old. Tall. Deep, brooding voice.  Sings a beautiful duet with Mama Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” Also plays PAPA BEAR and THELONIOUS, Farquaad’s henchman.  Must have an excellent sense of comedic timing and be a versatile actor.  Should move well, tap is a plus, but not required for this role.

BIG BAD WOLF – Male, 20-40 years old. Tough guy with a secret he’s just waiting to set free.  Comedic role, bass-baritone to high G.  Prefer a dancer, but must move extremely well and tap.

PETER PAN – Male, 20-40 years old. Comedic role.  Excellent dancer that must tap.  Ability to do tricks/acro/jumps/Russians etc. a huge plus.

STICKS PIG – Male, 20-30 years old. Must be able to hold tight harmonies, be an excellent mover or strong dancer that must tap.

 Q: I’m Non-Union.  Can I audition?

• AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO AUDITION. 

Q. Are you a part of the EMC program?

• Yes we are!  You can join the program if you are in one of our shows, and we also offer points!

Q: When are your next auditions?

• Auditions for the 2019-20 season have not been set yet.  Please check back this summer for more details on the upcoming season’s audition schedule.