Auditioning
Welcome to Shrek Jr auditions at RESMS!! We are thrilled that you are interested in joining us on our journey to create a full scale musical theatre production of Shrek Jr!! For this initial audition, we ask that you prepare BOTH a 30-60 second song and a 30-60 second monologue.
If you are new to auditioning for musical theatre or have done it a hundred time there are still a few things that can be helpful to keep in mind:
Before the audition:
Research the show to understand its context and character -
You can listen to the music and read the synopsis of the show on our Music & Synopsis page
Consider which role or roles you might be interested in playing
Remember the lead roles require a lot of practice at home as well as more rehearsal time
Select a song that you feel good singing and that showcases your vocal range and talent
Practice your material until it's second nature
This is key to success and feeling confident when you walk into the audition
On audition day:
Arrive early
Warm up your voice and body before you arrive
During the audition:
Be confident and engaging
Take direction well
Be kind to everyone you encounter
Audition Songs
It can be challenging to select an audition song. If you already have a song that you are excited to sing, please sing that for your auditions!
If you're new to the world of musical theatre finding an appropriate song can be challenging. This year we are offering a few options for young performers to use if they'd like. We have listed them under the character for which they are most appropriate, but feel free to choose any one of these or choose something else. We recommend choosing something that you feel great about singing and that comes from a musical.
Remember we only need a short selection, 30 seconds to 1 minute of a song, plus 30 seconds to 1 minute of a monologue is sufficient. Your song and monologue combined should be around 1-2 minutes.
Shrek Jr Audition Song Options:
Each song option below includes a link to a google drive folder with:
a set of lyrics
a guide vocal track (for learning the song)
a performance track (for use during the audition)
Fiona
For the First Time in Forever from Frozen Kids
Just Keep Swimming from Finding Nemo Kids
Shrek
I Just Can't Wait to be King from The Lion King Kids
Donkey
In Summer from Frozen Kids
Friend Like Me from Aladdin Kids
Audition Monologues
The directors need to hear the performer's voice and see that they can commit to memorizing or reading in a strong, clear voice.
. Choose a monologue that you like and are excited to memorize. You can look up kids monologues on the internet and find a zillion options. We recommend a comedic monologue for this show the monologue can be from a musical, a play, a movie, anything!