AUDITION INFORMATION
26/27 Season
Shrek The Musical Auditions
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Lorraine Deming
Calling all adults with a love of the stage, a well tuned funny bone, and a whimsical inclination! Join us for auditions for SHREK THE MUSICAL! We are looking for people to join us behind the scenes too! If you are interested in helping with sets, sound, lighting, or costumes, please email deminglorraine@gmail.com
All cast and crew members must be 16 years or older.
Performance Dates:
November 26th – 29th
December 3rd – 6th
December 10th – 13th
Performances are on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday matinees.
Audition Dates:
All auditions will take place at Simcoe Little Theatre
July 16 – 6pm – 8:45pm
July 18 – 1pm – 3:45pm
July 19 – 1pm – 3:45pm
To book an audition please complete the audition form at the bottom of this page.
For the audition please prepare:
30-60 seconds of a song (not from the show)
1-2 minutes of a comedic monologue
I look forward to meeting everyone and having a little chat to get to know you. You may also be asked to read a line or two from the script and to sing a short phrase from the score. All are invited to audition for any role in the show, regardless of gender. If you are auditioning for
the role of Shrek, please bring your finest Scottish accent to the audition 😉
Video Auditions:
We understand if you can’t make it to the in-person auditions. Feel free to submit a video audition to: Deminglorraine@gmail.com
Please also fill in the audition form below.
Please include in your video audition:
30-60 seconds of a song (not from the show)
1-2 minutes of a monologue
Tell us, on camera, what your favourite musical is and why
If auditioning for Shrek, please give us a few lines with a Scottish accent
Note: You may need to upload your video as an unlisted YouTube link and include the link in
your email.
Roles:
1. 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.
2. Young Shrek/Mad Hatter/Dwarf (Farquaad’s Father) – Has lines, sings some. Vocal range top: G#4. Vocal range bottom: A2
3. Princess 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.
4. Teen Fiona – Vocal range top: G6. Vocal range bottom: F3
5. Young Fiona – Vocal range top: G6. Vocal range bottom: F3
6. 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. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: C3
7. Lord Farquaad – 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. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B2
8. 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. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: F3
9. Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy – A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. Their wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet. Vocal range top: C#5. Vocal range bottom: B3
10. Blue Bird
11. 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. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: E3
12. Wolf/Pied Piper – Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood. A comedic spoken cameo during Princess Fiona’s song “Morning Person.” Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: E3
13. Elf – Looks like they could be on a cookie package. Has lines, sings some.
14. Mommy Bear/Mama Ogre Has lines, sings.
15. Daddy Bear/Daddy Ogre Has lines, sings.
16. Three Pigs: Sound like they are from Bavaria. 3 roles
17. White Rabbit/Bishop – Has lines, sings some.
18. Wicked Witch – Has lines, sings some.
19. Humpty Dumpty – Has lines, sings some.
20. Fairy Godmother – Has lines, sings some.
21. Ugly Duckling- Sings some.
22. Peter Pan- Sings some
23. Thelonius – Farquaads lead knight (Does not sing)
Forever Plaid Auditions
Written by Stuart Ross
Directed by Michelle & Tony Proracki
Show Description:
The show centers on a fictional vocal quartet: Frankie, Sparky, Jinx, and Smudge. The four friends met in high school and dreamed of singing like their idols—The Four Freshmen and The Crew Cuts. While driving to pick up their custom plaid tuxedos, their car is broadsided by a bus full of Catholic schoolgirls heading to see The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Because they died at the exact moment their dreams were realized, they exist in a state of suspended animation. The musical begins when they are allowed to punch a hole in the ozone layer to perform a celestial concert.
Performance Dates:
March 4th – 7th and 11th – 14th
Forever Plaid is looking for four males who love to sing!
The ability to read music, and experience singing harmony would be an asset.
Audition Date: July 19th – 1pm – 3:45pm
To book an audition please complete the audition form at the bottom of this page.
Audition Information:
Please prepare a short song highlighting your voice.
Show dates are March 4-14th, 2027. Rehearsals will be January- March 2027.