Auditions: August 3rd and 4th from 6:30-9:30pm
Location:
Wood Middle School
14625 Bauer Drive
Rockville, MD 20853
Callbacks (invitation only) will be held in the same space on August 6th at 10am.
Director: Lee Michele Rosenthal
Music Director: Marci Shegogue
Choreographer: Duane Edward Monahan
Producer: Stew Remer
Audition Procedures:
Appointments are not necessary. Auditioners will be taken in the order they turn in their audition forms. Please prepare 32 bars of a song, in the musical style of the show, that best demonstrates your vocal range. Bring sheet music — an audition pianist will be provided. Please come prepared to dance as well.
You may bring a resume and headshot, but your photo will be taken. Also be prepared to complete a calendar of all your conflicts through the opening of the show. All roles are open and unpaid; there is no pre-casting. Call backs, as necessary, will be held Saturday, August 6 at 10:00am. Not all roles will require a call back. EVERYONE will be notified regardless of casting.
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.
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B2
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.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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.
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
There are a handful of children’s roles. The minimum age requirement is 7
Ensemble:
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
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