The Empress Theatre would like to announce auditions for Shrek: The Musical February 18th & 20th 6:30-9 pm.
Please come prepared with a one minute broadway song with a minus track. No A’capella singing will be allowed. Auditions will be held on a first come first served basis. All roles are open to auditioners ages 5 and up, but please note that if a child is 12 and under a parent must be in the show or sign up to help backstage during performances. Callbacks will be held Saturday February 22nd 9 am - 1 pm by invitation only.
The show will be directed by Jake Andersen and Becky Walk, with vocal directing by Rachael Rasmussen, and choreography by Corina Johnson.
Performance dates are April 25th - May 17th Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. With a matinee on Saturday May 3rd.
(Please note that there will be a possible daytime weekday performance for elementary schools that you would need to attend.)
Rehearsals will typically be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings and Saturdays. The Empress Theatre is a non-profit, volunteer organization.
Cast of Characters (ages are only suggested)
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.
Male, 25-45 yrs old
Range: A2 - G#4
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.
Male, 20-35 yrs old
Range: C3 - B4
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.
Female, 20-30 yrs old
Range: F3 - G6
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.
Female, 25-45 yrs old
Range: F3 - Eb5
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.
Female, 20-40 yrs old
Range: B3 - C#5
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.
Male, 30-45 yrs old
Range: B2 - D5
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.
Male, 20-40 yrs old
Range: E3 - F#4
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
Post expires at 12:00am on Friday February 21st, 2014