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- Fairy Tale Creatures
There are various characters which need to be convincing, 3 pigs are German, Ugly Duckling is childlike, Witch is like a Disney villain. Each character needs to be individual and believable etc. If in doubt listen to soundtrack. Playing age: Various Vocal range: Big Bad Wolf: Bass-baritone to high G Three Blind Mice: Alto/soprano (ability to sing in harmony) Fairy Godmother: Soprano to high E Three Pigs: Alto/soprano (ability to sing in harmony) Audition lib: See below Audition song: Freak Flag Audition dance: "I'm A Believer" (see video below) Character description: Includes characters like the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, and the Ugly Duckling. They’re a misfit group exiled to Shrek’s swamp by Lord Farquaad. Character journey: They represent the theme of acceptance and finding strength in unity. Throughout the story, they grow from oppressed outcasts to proud individuals who embrace their "freakish" qualities. Character songs: "Story of My Life," "Freak Flag"
- Key Information - Please Read
Thank you for showing an interest in taking part in our production of Shrek. Please find below the welcome letter which contains all the information you need to know about taking part and the process. Further to that, as detailed in the letter, you'll need to complete the joining form which can be found here . The deadline for completing the form is 9pm Saturday 1st February . You can pay your audition fee here . If you are successful in your audition, this fee will be deducted from your total subscription cost. You will need to download and print all of your own audition material to bring along to the workshops. The musical uses humor, heart, and iconic songs to show how each character, whether main or supporting, learns to embrace who they are and find acceptance in themselves and each other.
- Donkey
The comedy sidekick , has lots of sass a very strong character actor with excellent comic timing, Strong singer and mover. Playing age: Any Vocal range: High baritone/tenor C3 - B4 Audition lib: See below Audition song: Make a Move & Forever Part 2 Audition dance: I'm A Believer Character description: Shrek’s loyal and talkative sidekick, Donkey is funny, excitable, and full of energy. He’s known for his humorous commentary and boundless enthusiasm. Character journey: Fiona’s character evolves as she lets go of her fairy-tale idealism and embraces her unique self. She finds love in Shrek, who accepts her for who she truly is. Character songs: "Don’t Let Me Go," "Travel Song"
- Captain of the Guard
Lord Farquaard's right hand man, good character actor with good comic timing. Playing age: 30+ Vocal range: Audition lib: See below Audition song: Freak Flag Audition dance: I'm A Believer Character description: The Captain of the Guard is a stern, no-nonsense character responsible for enforcing Lord Farquaad's strict rules. Loyal to Farquaad, he leads the effort to banish fairy-tale creatures from the kingdom, showing a militaristic dedication to his duty. Although the Captain doesn’t have extensive dialogue, he plays a key role in advancing Farquaad’s plot by rounding up and overseeing the exile of the fairy-tale characters to Shrek’s swamp. The Captain’s character is often portrayed with a comical edge, blending seriousness with exaggerated loyalty to Farquaad, which helps to highlight the absurdity of Farquaad’s strict, superficial ideals. His interactions with the fairy-tale characters show him as an obstacle to their freedom, adding to the tension in the story. Though primarily a supporting role, the Captain of the Guard enhances the musical’s themes of prejudice and exclusion, reinforcing the message that people (or creatures) should not be judged based on appearance or societal expectations.
- Ensemble Adults & Young Adults
Play various roles, happy people, Duloc citizens, choir, knights, guards , Mama & Papa Ogre, Pied Piper , King and Queen. NB: Mama and Papa Ogre need to speak in a Scottish accent. Playing age: Any Vocal range: N/A Audition lib: N/A Audition song: "Freak Flag" (for Ensemble) "Big Bright Beautiful World" (for Mama & Papa Ogre and King & Queen) Audition dance: " I'm A Believer", except Pied Piper who needs to do tap for "Morning Person"
- Tap Dancing Rats
Must have strong tap dancing skills. Playing age: Any Vocal range: N/A Audition lib: N/A Audition song: N/A Audition dance: Morning Person