<div dir="ltr"><span class="">Auditions</span> for <br><font size="6"><i><b><span class="">Shrek</span>, the Musical</b></i></font><br><b>Music by Jeanine Tesori<br>Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire<br>Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and book by William Steig</b><br>
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<font size="4"><b>Directed by Russ Stich</b></font><br><br><b>Audition Dates:</b><br>Monday October 7th 7:00pm - 9:00pm<br>Tuesday October 8th 7:00pm - 9:00pm<br>
<br>Please call <a href="tel:%28440%29%20949-5200%20Ext.%20221" value="+14409495200" target="_blank">(440) 949-5200 Ext. 221</a>
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!).<br>
<br><div><b>Location:</b><br></div><div>Ewing Hall in the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village 44054<br></div><div><b><br></b></div><b>Rehearsals:</b><br>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 <span class="">auditions</span> with a list of
possible conflicts throughout the rehearsal process.<br>
<b><br></b><b>Performances</b>:<br>December 6th - 22nd<br>Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm<br>Sundays at 3:00pm<br><br>Possible extension of the run would include performances Dec. 27-29<br>
<br>All performances take place at the French Creek Nature & Arts Center. For more information visit <a href="http://www.TNCArts.org" target="_blank">www.TNCArts.org</a> or call <a href="tel:%28440%29%20949-5200%20Ext.%20221" value="+14409495200" target="_blank">(440) 949-5200 Ext. 221</a><br>
<br><b>Description & Casting</b><br>Donkey, Princess Fiona, and everybody’s favorite ogre come to life on the TrueNorth <br>stage this holiday season for <i><b><span class="">Shrek</span> the Musical</b></i>. In a faraway kingdom things<br>
get ugly when <span class="">Shrek</span>, an unsightly ogre, shows up instead of a handsome prince to<br>rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Throw in a donkey with an attitude, an evil lord<br>with a short temper, and a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got the kind<br>
of musical mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there’s one on hand...that great<br>green ogre named <span class="">Shrek</span>. <i><b><span class="">Shrek</span> the Musical</b></i> is the perfect family outing this holiday<br>
season.<br><br>Casting all ages (elementary school through adult)--all roles are open<br>
<br><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="500px"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">DONKEY</td>
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A talking donkey who joins <span class="">Shrek</span> on the run from Farquaad's
guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by <span class="">Shrek</span>'s looks and
practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and
pushy, but also an optimistic with heart. <br>
Male, 20-35 yrs old
<br>
Range: C3 - B4
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">DRAGON</td>
<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">
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. <br>
Female, 25-45 yrs old
<br>
Range: F3 - Eb5
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">ENSEMBLE</td>
<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">
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 <br>
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">FIONA</td>
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The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an
ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by <span class="">Shrek</span> and eventually
falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an
ordinary princess. <br>
Female, 20-30 yrs old
<br>
Range: F3 - G6
<br>
</td>
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">GINGY</td>
<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">
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. <br>
Female, 20-40 yrs old
<br>
Range: B3 - C#5
<br>
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">LORD FARQUAAD</td>
<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">
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. <br>
Male, 30-45 yrs old
<br>
Range: B2 - D5
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">PINOCCHIO</td>
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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. <br>
Male, 20-40 yrs old
<br>
Range: E3 - F#4
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<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top"><span class="">SHREK</span></td>
<td style="padding-bottom:8px;vertical-align:top">
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. <br>
Male, 25-45 yrs old
<br>
Range: A2 - G#4
</td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Brian Bowers</b></div><div><i>TrueNorth Cultural Arts</i></div></div><div><i>(440) 949-5200 Ext. 228</i></div><div><a href="http://www.TNCArts.org" target="_blank">www.TNCArts.org</a><br>
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