Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is excited to continue its 2025-2026 Season! AUDITIONS FOR "SHREK: THE MUSICAL" start August 9th! Secure your time slot now before they fill up! Auditions for "SHREK: The Musical" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Directed by CHRIS BIZUB Musical Direction by HEIDI HERCZEG Choreographed by LAUREN STEPANSKI Stage Managed by BRITTANY BIZUB AUDITION DATES: Saturday, August 9th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, August 10th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm CALLBACKS: Callbacks will be Sunday, August 17th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM PERFORMANCES: November 14th, 2025 - December 14th, 2025 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays, November 23 & 30 at 2:00 PM Sundays, December 7 & 14 at 2:00 PM REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will take place Sundays thru Thursday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Rehearsals begin September 22nd. LOCATION: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 https://cvlt.org/ SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT: Schedule your time slot by signing up via the link below… CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A SHREK AUDITION SLOT <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADAF2BA6F94-57274987-auditions> IMPORTANT: IN PERSON AUDITION SLOTS ARE OPEN TO AGES 16 AND UP ONLY. [See Instructions below for Youth (under 16) Auditions] ONCE ALL TIME-SLOTS ARE FILLED ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDITION VIA VIDEO SUBMISSION. WHAT TO PREPARE: PLEASE BRING YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME, ALL CONFLICTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER AND PREPARE ONE SONG IN THE STYLE OF THE SHOW 32 BARS OR LESS. ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED. DANCE AUDITIONS AND READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT WILL TAKE PLACE AT CALLBACKS. ONCE ALL TIME-SLOTS ARE FILLED ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDITION VIA VIDEO SUBMISSION. YOUTH AUDITIONS (Under 16)/VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Youth, under 16, auditioning for the roles of Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Gingy, Pinocchio, or youth ensemble, may submit video submissions for casting consideration. ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS MUST HAVE "Shrek Auditions-CVLT" IN THEIR SUBJECT LINE TO BE ACCEPTED FOR YOUTH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS. WHILE SINGING WITH ACCOMPANIMENT IS PREFERRED FOR VIDEO AUDITIONS, ACAPELLA SINGING WILL BE ACCEPTED. HOWEVER, YOU MUST SING WITH AN ACCOMPANIST IF YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL BACKS. THE BEST WAY TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION IS TO SEND AN UNLISTED YOUTUBE LINK PLEASE ATTACH A HEADSHOT/RESUME TO YOUR VIDEO SUBMISSION EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ONE. PLEASE SEND VIDEO SUBMISSIONS TO bizchris85@gmail.com ***Video submissions must be submitted no later August 10th, 2025 by 9pm to be considered.*** SYNOPSIS: Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Join us for a swamp-tacular adventure with Shrek The Musical! Based on the beloved Academy Award®-winning film, this hilarious and heartwarming show brings your favorite ogre, donkey, and feisty princess to life on stage. Follow Shrek as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp, encountering a motley crew of fairytale misfits along the way. Filled with catchy songs, dazzling costumes, and a powerful message about acceptance and finding your true self, Shrek The Musical is a joyous romp for the whole family! Get ready to believe in happy endings – no matter how unlikely they may seem. ROLES AVAILABLE: 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: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: A2-G#4 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: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: F3-G5 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. Gender: Any | Age: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: C3-B4 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: 30s to 50s | Vocal range: B2-D5 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: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: F3-Eb5 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: Any | Age: 10+ to 40s | Vocal range: B3-C#5 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: Any | Age: 10+ to 40s | Vocal range: E3-F#4 YOUNG FIONA Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature. Gender: Female | Age: 8-12 | Soprano with Strong Belt TEEN FIONA Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature. Gender: Female | Age: 13-16| Soprano with Strong Belt YOUNG SHREK Young Shrek in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as Fairy Tale Creature. Gender: Any | Age: 8-12 ENSEMBLE Featured 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 Gender: Any | Age: 10+ to 50s If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the director at bizchris85@gmail.com