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Dawn Oesch Musical Director Announcing Open Auditions for our October production of Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture Director: Dawn Oesch Musical Director: Carol Hawks Choreographer: Melissa Lacijan When: Auditions: Tuesday , May 17 th and Wedne sday, May 18 th – 6:30pm to 8:30pm Callbacks: Thursday, May 19 th - evening Where: The Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Spa State Park For the audition: • Please prepare a 16-bar excerpt from a song of your choice. Upbeat songs only, no ballads. Selections from the show are allowed. • Please bring your own sheet music, as a pianist will be provided. No a capella singing. • Please bring a current photo & resume. Photos cannot be returned. • Dance auditions will be at callbacks. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes. SHREK THE MUSICAL Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek The Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) raid his sanctuary, saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad. Shrek strikes a deal: He’ll get their homes back, if they give him his home back! But when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord strikes a deal of his own: He’ll give the fairy-tale characters their homes back, if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. Shrek obliges, yet finds something appealing - something strange and different - about this pretty princess. He likes her, but why does she always run off when the sun sets? HMT is very excited to bring this family favorite to the stage in October. Something for everyone is awaiting you. Let your freak flag fly! Seeking adult and teen actors and singers (dancing a plus), ages 18 and up. There are three parts for ages 8-15 who are very strong singers. Character Breakdown Please note: Age ranges are guidelines. If no age is listed, roles are open to ages 18 and above. Shrek (male 25-35): An ogre who has spent most of his life as an outcast, living in a swamp far from civilization. Crass and brutish exterior disguises a soulful and lonely heart. Reluctant hero. Powerful presence with great wit. Baritenor to A. Donkey (male or female 22-35): Shrek’s self-appointed side-kick, as charming as he/she is clingy. A bright-eyed motor- mouth whose eagerness and quick wit barely disguise his/her desperate need for a friend. Winning and easy charm, comic skills, soulful vocal style. Sing to A flat. Fiona (female 25-35): Princess of Far Far Away, daughter of King Harold and Queen Lillian. Has spent most of her life locked in a dragon-guarded castle reading romantic fairy tales. Underneath lurks a smart, outspoken girl who can’t help burping or launching into hand-to-hand combat when needed. Soprano with belt. Lord Farquaad (male): A pompous, power-hungry little villain with a raging Napoleon complex and intense dislike of all fairy tale creatures. Sets out to claim a beautiful princess as his bride in order to ensure himself a kingly throne. Character baritone or tenor with amazing comic timing. Actor must be able to play this role on his knees for the whole show (with lots of knee pads provided). Dragon (female): Charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. Donkey becomes trapped by Dragon and becomes her prisoner of love. Dragon helps save the day at the end of the musical. Mezzo/belter with gospel sound. Doubles as Ugly Duckling, town person. Young Fiona (female 8-12): Princess Fiona as a child is a bright little girl, only recently locked in a tower, who passes her time reading fairy tales about being rescued by a handsome and charming prince. Strong singer. Possibly will be cast with three actresses sharing the role/rehearsals/shows (limited rehearsals). Teen Fiona (female 12-15): Princess Fiona as a teenager has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not being rescued yet. Sense of humor, ensemble. Strong singer. Possibly will be cast with three actresses sharing the role/rehearsals/shows (limited rehearsals). Young Shrek (male 10-14): Comic role. Doubles as Baby Bear, Grumpy Dwarf. Possibly will be cast with three actors sharing the role/rehearsals/shows (limited rehearsals). Pinocchio (male): Banished to Shrek’s swamp along with other fairy tale creatures by Lord Farquaad. Comic role. Tenor. Doubles as Greeter of Duloc, Knight. Wolf (male): Tough guy who isn’t afraid to let the world know he likes dressing up in Granny’s clothes. Comedic role. Bass-baritone to high G . Doubles as Guard/Knight, King Harold. Three Little Pigs (female): Funny, anxious, have German accent if possible. Double as Three Blind Mice, Duloc dancers, rats. Must dance well. White Rabbit : (male or female) Comic, cute. Good singer . Doubles as Guard/knight, Duloc dancer, rat. Must dance well. Peter Pan : (male or female) Comedic role. Tenor. Doubles as Duloc dancer, Guard/Knight, rat. Must dance well. “Gingy” Gingerbread Man (female to play a male): A cookie that is tortured by Farquaad's guards. Comedic role, character voices a plus. Singer with vocal versatility and solid mix, belts to a D. Doubles as Sugar Plum Fairy, Duloc dancer, dancing rat. Must dance well. Fairy Godmother (female): Comedic role. Soprano to a high E . Doubles as Queen Lillian. Shoemaker’s Elf (female): Comedic role, singer. Doubles as town person, Bluebird. Mama Ogre (female): Opens the show sending her young Shrek out into the world and telling him that the big, bright, beautiful world out there will only judge him by the way he looks. Comedic role. Strong singer with pop/rock belt . Doubles as Humpty Dumpty. Papa Ogre (male): Comedic role. Strong baritone . Doubles as Papa Bear, guard. Wicked Witch (female): Comedic role. Soprano . Doubles as town person. Mama Bear (female): From Goldilocks’ story. Comedic role. Pop/rock belt. Doubles as town person. Captain Theonius (male): Farquaard’s right hand man. Comic timing. Doubles as Bishop, Pied Piper. PRODUCTION DATES : Weekends, October 14 – 30, 2016 th th REHEARSALS : Will begin on August 29 with a full schedule beginning September 6 . Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoon or evenings. F.Y.I. Some additional July/August dates may be scheduled according to availability. For further information please call Home Made Theater at (518) 587-4427 .
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