Important Dates To Put On Your Calendar
Thursday, September 6 - Informational Meeting - 3:00pm - 3:30pm in the Drama Room (Optional but helpful)
Wednesday, September 12 - Music Workshop - 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Drama Room (Optional but highly recommended)
Monday, September 17 - Singing Auditions - Sign up on wall outside Drama Room for specific times
Tuesday, September 18 - Dancing Auditions - 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Drama Room
Wednesday, September 19 - Acting Auditions - 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Drama Room
Friday, September 21 - Call Backs - 3:00pm - 5:00pm in the Drama Room
Friday, September 21 - Cast List Posted HERE after 6:00pm
Monday, September 24 - FULL CAST READ THROUGH
Who's Who in Shrek Jr.
Storytellers
Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward. Solos, Group Singing, and Speaking, may choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Both
Shrek
He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he's really just a big fellow with a big heart. Solos, Group Singing, and Speaking, Large Role
Gender: Male
Fiona
She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and - surprisingly - manners akin to those of a teenage boy. Solos, Group Singing, and Speaking, Large Role
Gender: Female
Young Fiona
Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona. Solo, Small Group Singing, may choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Female
Teen Fiona
Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona. Solo, Small Group Singing, may choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Female
Lord Farquaad
A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible. This is a role for a good singer, but most importantly, your very best comedian who isn't afraid of making bold choices or looking silly. Speaking, solos (can speak-sing)
Gender: Male
Donkey
A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of "quiet time." Solos, Group Singing, and Speaking, Large Role
Gender: Male
Dragon
A breakout role for a young girl with a lot of soul and spunk. She is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Female
Mama Ogre
Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Solo, Small Group Singing, may choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Female
Papa Ogre
Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers. Solo, Small Group Singing, may choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Male
Little Ogre
A role just right for a smaller, younger performer. He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling. Non-speaking, May choose to sing with ensemble as well
Gender: Both
Pinocchio
The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Male
The Three Little Pigs
Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist. It isn't necessary that they look identical. Speaking, group singing
Gender: Both
Ugly Duckling
He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Male
The Three Bears
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Mama - Solo, speaking, group singing Papa - Group singing Baby - Group singing, speaking
Gender: Both
Wicked Witch
A great role for a young performer destined to be a character actress. She has a big personality! Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Female
Big Bad Wolf
He doesn't need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he's a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood's grandmother's dressing gown. Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Both
Gingy
Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors. Solo, speaking, group singing
Gender: Both
Peter Pan
The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story. Solo, group singing
Gender: Both
Captain Of The Guard
This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. Somebody who has a big, booming voice and who isn't scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place. Speaking, group singing with Duloc characters
Gender: Both
Knights
The Dragon's background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon and have some soul just like the Dragon. Speaking, group singing, can sing with Duloc ensemble
Gender: Both
Dwarf
Farquaad's comparably short and grumpy father. Speaking, can sing with fairytale ensemble
Gender: Male
Ensemble
The Fairy Tale Creatures make up the heart of the show. These characters are taken from the story books but have a bit of a comedic twist. Other standout ensemble roles include : The Guards (group singing), Duloc Performers (group singing), Puss in Boots (group singing), Rooster (group singing, crowing), Pied Piper (group singing, speaking), Rats (group singing, dancing)and the Bishop (group singing, speaking). Ensemble roles like Birds, Trees, Deer, Woodland Creatures and Fairy Tale Creatures (all group singing)help make up the backbone of the musical.
Gender: Both