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THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite to dazzling new life on the stage.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other 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.

Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!

Cast size: Large (over 20), Flexible Cast Type: Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Star Vehicle - Female, Star Vehicle - Male, Strong/Large Chorus Dance requirement: Standard (Musical Staging/Some Dance/Optional)

Character Breakdown

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. Male, Range: C3 - B4. Be prepared to sing a part of “Don’t Let me Go”. DRAGON A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess 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. Female, Range: F3 - Eb5 . Be prepared to sing a part of “Donkey Pot Pie” FAIRYTALE CREATURES BIG BAD WOLF These characters will sing a part of THREE LITTLE PIGS “Story of my life or Freak Flag” WHITE RABBIT PETER PAN WITCH UGLY DUCKLING THREE BEARS MAD HATTER HUMPTY DUMPTY ELF DWARF THREE BLIND MICE LITTLE BO PEEP GOLDIE LOCKS THE 7 DWARFS LITTLE MISS MUFFETT LITTLE JACK HORNER

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. Must tap dance. Female, Range: F3 - G6. Be prepared to sing the end of Morning Person and the solo and harmony section of “I Know it’s Today”. Bring tap shoes to the audition. GINGY A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by . 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. Prepare to sing the beginning of “Freak Flag”. Female, Range: B3 - C#5 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. Male, Range: B2 - D5. Be prepared to sing some of “Here In Duloc” 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. Must sing show in falsetto. Male, Range: E3 - F#4. Prepare to sing the beginning of “Story of my life” SHREK Our story's title . 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. Be prepared to sing the end of “Big Bright Beautiful World”, with accent. Male, Range: A2 - G#4 MOHTER & FATHER SHREK Male & Female parents of Shrek. Be familiar with the opener “Big Bright Beautiful World” TEEN FIONA Age 11-15, prepare the solo and harmony parts of “I Know it’s today” YOUNG FIONA Age 7-12, prepare the solo and harmony part of “I Know it’s Today” ENSEMBLE ANGRY MOB; HAPPY PEOPLE; GUARDS; KNIGHTS; small ensemble roles not listed will be chosen from the ensemble. Those interested in Ensemble only do not have to sing at the audition. TAP DANCING RATS no vocal audition required, but plan to bring tap shoes.