Audition Requirements
Spotlight Theatre Co. is back! After three successful years of producing musicals we are excited to announce our fourth year of being able to bring stories to life. This summer, we are thrilled to be producing Shrek The Musical! We invite you to join us and be part of our journey.
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Acting
There are 4 principal Character plus a plethera of standout rolls. ensemble of an additional 20-25 individuals who will play supporting and cameo roles including Pinochio, Gingy, Dragon, 3 Bears, 3 Blind Mice, and more
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Please prepare a 1-minute musical theatre song in the style of the show and a 1minute-musical theatre ballad. Please bring an accompaniment track that can be played using a Bluetooth device, or you may sing a capella as well.
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Tech/Crew
We are looking for volunteers to come help with our production. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, we have roles to suit all levels of experience. This summer we are looking for people will a variety of skills, such as set builders, lighting technicians, sound engineers, costume builders and more. If you are interested, come join us and help make an amazing show
For both technicians and actors please click on the corresponding buttons below to fill out an audition form to be added to our list. This will help streamline the process on the actual days. You will be seen in order of arrival. Please give us any headshots and resumes as you enter the audition room or attach them to your audition form.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD TO AUDITION. ADSIDE FROM BABY SHREK BABY FIONA, BABY BEAR AND POSSIBLY TEEN FIONA, IF YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR A CALLBACK, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RETURN ON JUNE 12 FOR A DANCE CALL.
Date/Time
June 10th, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
June 11th, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Location
Will be announced soon
Callbacks
By invitation only.
June 12th Dance Call followed by Ensemble Callbacks 4:00PM – 8:30PM
June 13th Principal Character Callback 4:00PM-8:30PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you are chosen for a callback you will be asked to return on June 12th and June 13th for a Dance Call followed by song and scene selections.
Synopsis
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
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"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, 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... and his name is Shrek.
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Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Shrek (Male – High Baritone) – Our story’s title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone in 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. Excellent singer and actor.
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Princess Fiona (Female – Soprano / High Belter) – 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 multi-talented, she is not an ordinary princess. Excellent singer and actor with great comic timing; tap dancing is a plus.
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Donkey (Male or Female – High Baritone / Tenor or Alto with High Belt) – 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 the ogre’s good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimist with heart. Excellent singer and comic actor with a huge personality.
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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. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. Excellent singer and comic actor. Actor must be able to play this role on his knees for the whole show.
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Dragon (Female – Alto with Big Belt) – 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. She sings “Forever” with her Knight back-up singers. May double as a fairytale creature.
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Pinnochio (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. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying, he leads the troupe of Fairytale Creatures in the musical numbers “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag.”
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Papa Ogre (Male – High Baritone) – Shrek’s father. Sings a beautiful duet with Mama Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as a fairytale creature.
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Mama Ogre (Female – Alto) – Shrek’s mother. Sings a beautiful duet with Papa Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as a fairytale creature.
Young Shrek / Age 7-10 (Any Vocal Part) – Plays Young Shrek in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World”.
Young Fiona / Age 7-13 (Female – Soprano with Strong Belt) – Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Young Shrek, Baby Bear, or Grumpy Dwarf.
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Teen Fiona / 14 – 20 (Female – Soprano with Strong Belt / 14+) – Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as a fairytale creature.
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Sugar Plum Fairy / Gingy (Female) – 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. Comedic voice required.
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3 Little Pigs (Males or Females, – Tenors/Alto or Baritones with ability to sing tight harmony and German Accent) – Fairytale creatures with solo / trio work in “Story of My Life,” “Freak Flag” and “This is Our Story.”
Fairytale Creatures (All have featured roles, whether with lines, solos, dances, or action) – Wicked Witch, Humpty Dumpty, Big Bad Wolf, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, Ugly Duckling, Peter Pan, Shoemaker’s Elf, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Fairy Godmother.
Dancers - Will dance in a number of scenes including Duloc Citizens, Dragon Skeletons, Dancing Rats, Blind Mice.
Ensemble Character Roles - These include (but are not limited to) Townspeople, Thelonius the Executioner, Knights, Dragon Singers, Priest, Blind Mice, Magic Mirror, Grumpy Dwarf.