Beck Center in Lakewood, OH is pleased to announce auditions for… *SHREK the Musical* Open Call Auditions by Appointment Only will be held on *Sunday, September 23rd* and *Monday,* *September 24th* at Beck Center. You may procure your appointment by calling Beck Center at 216-521-2540 x10 *“Shrek”* is Beck’s Holiday offering this year, and runs from Dec. 7th thru Jan, 6th on the Main Stage. Rehearsal process will likely begin in late October. All roles are available except the title role. They include Princess Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad as well as Dragon and MANY amazing character roles. Role doubling is integral to the process, so all actors will have a good deal of stage opportunity. Specific roles can be found below, although doubling will be tbd. There are Two AEA (SPT Tier Four) contracts, one of which will be used for Shrek. The other contract will undoubtedly fall to one of the above-mentioned characters. All non-AEA performers are also compensated for their participation provided they are at least 18 years old. *EMC points WILL be available for this production.* Actors can anticipate 10 weeks *EMC* for participation in *“Shrek”* which is nearly half of what is required for AEA membership. *PREPARATION*: Please prepare one musical theatre selection not to exceed 90 seconds. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Dance calls will occur as part of the callback process. Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time slot to fill out a brief audition form. Resume’ and Headshot are requested but not required. *ROLES:* With the exception of two children’s roles, the appropriate age range for this show is 16 to 50. As previously mentioned, most of the Ensemble is double if not triple cast (other than Shrek, Adult Fiona, Donkey and Farquaad) Please direct any questions to *scottdavidspence@gmail.com <scottdavidspence@gmail.com>* However, appointments are only taken by calling 216-521-2540 x10 *ROLES* · Shrek (an Ogre) {*This role has already been cast*} · Adult Fiona (20 to 30) Mezzo w/ strong upper range. Spirited and confident. Definitely Shrek’s match. · Farquaad (30 to 45) Bari-Tenor {Actor spends entire show on knees so must be in good physical condition!} · Donkey (20 to 40) Bari-Tenor w/ strong upper range. Great comedic ability. · Dragon/Doubling (20 to 50) Gospel belt · *Ensemble*: {Includes} Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy, Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Grumpy Dwarf, Elf, Mama and Papa Ogre, Three Blind Mice, Pied Piper, Young Shrek (age range 8 to 12), Young Fiona (age range 8 to 12), Teen Fiona (age range 13 to 16), Knights, Guards, Rats, Bishop and Citizens of Dulac. *This is not only an amazingly fun show to perform but carries many wonderful features for the myriad character actors, including vocal solos. MANY great opportunities to let your own Freak Flags fly!!*