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AUDITIONS
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By Jeremy Waltner 
November 18, 2023

AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’

Director Iwona Lewter has released information about auditions for “Shrek The Musical,” which will be presented as part of the 2024 Schmeckfest March 14, 15 and 16.

Auditions will be held in Music Hall on the campus of Freeman Academy Thursday and Friday, Dec. 14 and 15 from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., and Saturday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Auditions are open to anybody 10 years old and older and will be held in 10-minute slots. A sign-up form and additional information — including materials to be used for auditions — is available by using the accompanying QR code. Materials are also available at the Freeman Public Library.

Those auditioning for Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Pinocchio or Lord Farquaad are being asked to prepare one of the suggested songs included in the materials. Everyone else may prepare a musical theater song (up to 2 min long excerpt) of their choice, showing both vocal range and character interpretation.

Below are descriptions of the roles to be filled.

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: G#4

Vocal range bottom: A2

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: F3

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 optimist with heart.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 35

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: C3

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 30 to 45

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: B2

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: F3

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 40

Vocal range top: C#5

Vocal range bottom: B3

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 40

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: E3

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.

Age – 10 and up

 

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