[NEohioPAL] Shrek The Musical Auditions at TrueNorth

[Brian McNally]

Auditions for
*Shrek, the Musical*
*Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and book by William Steig*

*Directed by Russ Stich*

*Audition Dates:*
Saturday October 5th  10:30am - 1:00pm
Monday October 7th  7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday October 8th  7:00pm - 9:00pm

Please call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221 to sign up for an hour time slot.
Please prepare a short comedic monologue and a musical theatre song in your
key (bring sheet music-accompanist provided. No acapella singing!).

*Location:*
Ewing Hall in the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, 4530 Colorado Ave.,
Sheffield Village 44054
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*Rehearsals:*
Rehearsals will begin October 21st, and are generally Sun.-Thurs. evenings
plus some weekend rehearsals in the morning or afternoon. Rehearsals may
take place at the French Creek Nature & Arts Center (4530 Colorado Ave.,
Sheffield 44054) or Mercy Health & Recreation Center (47160 Hollstein Dr.,
Amherst 44001). Please come to auditions with a list of possible conflicts
throughout the rehearsal process.
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**Performances*:
December 6th - 22nd
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm

Possible extension of the run would include performances Dec. 27-29

All performances take place at the French Creek Nature & Arts Center. For
more information visit www.TNCArts.org or call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221

*Description & Casting*
Donkey, Princess Fiona, and everybody’s favorite ogre come to life on the
TrueNorth
stage this holiday season for *Shrek the Musical*. In a faraway kingdom
things
get ugly when Shrek, an unsightly ogre, shows up instead of a handsome
prince to
rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Throw in a donkey with an attitude, an
evil lord
with a short temper, and a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got
the kind
of musical mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there’s one on
hand...that great
green ogre named Shrek. *Shrek the Musical* is the perfect family outing
this holiday
season.

Casting all ages (elementary school through adult)--all roles are open

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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
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