Auditions for Shrek: The Musical by Pequot Lakes Community Theatre will be held Friday, May 19th and Saturday, 20th at 6 p.m. in the Pequot Lakes High School Theatre. Auditions will consist of singing, dancing and readings from the script. You may prepare 16 measures of a contemporary song and bring your own sheet music, but this is not required. We are looking for performers ages 8 and up. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes to dance in, no flip flops or crocs. If you have
tap shoes, please bring them. Please bring a list of all potential conflicts, including travel, and fill out on the audition form. A mock schedule of rehearsals will be at auditions, typically Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m.
First day of rehearsal will be May 30th at 6 p.m. Performance dates are July 14th -16th and July 21st -23rd. The director is Stephanie White. Any questions can be addressed to her at
Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek: The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre -- not a handsome prince -- shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't keep quiet, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand -- a big, green, lovable one named Shrek! Let your freak-flag fly with this wonderfully zany musical for the whole family. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, Shrek: The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun.
Shrek: The Musical Character Breakdown:
SHREK (Male – High Baritone/Tenor) - A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone in a swamp. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero.
PRINCESS FIONA (Female – Soprano / High Belter) - The beautiful princess of Far-Far-Away. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented; she is not an ordinary princess.
DONKEY (Female/Male – High Baritone / Tenor or Alto with High Belt) - A talking donkey who joins Shrek on his journey. Quite the chatterbox; easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimist with heart.
LORD FARQUAAD (Male – High Baritone) - The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess to marry, so that he can become king. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. Actor must be able to play this role on his knees for the whole show.
DRAGON (Female – Alto with Big Belt) - A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter. She sings “Forever” with her Knight back-up singers.
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY (Female – Alto with Big Belt) - Featured lines and solos in “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag,” may double as Gingy. Comedic role, Soprano to a high E, ensemble.
GINGY (Male/Female – High Tenor/Alto, Soprano/High Belt) - 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. This character is portrayed with a puppet, which may be voiced and operated by actor appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy or other Fairytale character. Comedic role, sing with vocal versatility and solid mix, belts to a D, ensemble.
PINOCCHIO (Male or Female – Tenor with falsetto or Soprano/Alto) - The leader of the fairytale creatures. Although portrayed by a live actor, Pinocchio is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies.
PAPA OGRE (Male – High Baritone) - Shrek's father.
MAMA OGRE (Female - Alto) - Shrek's mother.
KING HAROLD (Male – Baritone) - Fiona’s father and King of Far-Far-Away.
QUEEN LILLIAN (Female – Alto or Soprano) - Fiona’s mother and Queen of Far-Far-Away.
TEEN FIONA (Female, Teen – Soprano with Strong Belt) - Princess Fiona as a teenager.
FAIRY GODMOTHER (Female – Soprano with Strong Belt) - Featured lines and solos in “Freak Flag,” “Story of My Life” and “This is Our Story”.
GNOME (Male – Any Vocal Part) - Several speaking lines. Grumpy, ill-tempered, and very short. Doubles as another role.
FEATURED FAIRYTALE CREATURES: (All have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action)
3 LITTLE PIGS (Tenors or Baritones with ability to sing tight harmony and German Accents)
WHITE RABBIT (Tenor) - Comedic role, ensemble.
GNOME (Male, Tenor) Comedic role, ensemble.
PETER PAN (Male, Tenor) Comedic role, ensemble.
MAD HATTER (Female/Male) comedic role, ensemble.
BIG BAD WOLF (Male, Bass-baritone to high G) Tough guy, comedic role, ensemble.
WICKED WITCH (Female, soprano) - Comedic role, ensemble.
UGLY DUCKLING (Female) - Comedic role, singer, ensemble.
HUMPTY DUMPTY (Female) - Comedic role, singer, ensemble.
SHOEMAKER’S ELF (Female) - Comedic role, singer, ensemble.
PAPA BEAR (Male) Comedic role, singer, ensemble.
MAMA BEAR (Female, pop/rock belt) Comedic role, ensemble.
BABY BEAR (Female/Male) Comedic role, singer, ensemble.
OTHER ENSEMBLE ROLES; FAIRY TALE CREATURES –Angry Mob, Happy People, Captain and his Guards, Knights, Pied Piper and Rats, Three Blind Mice, and Bishop. All strong singers with some featured moments.
