Auditions for Shrek the Musical

New Tampa Players announces open auditions for SHREK THE MUSICAL.

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

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Direction: Karissa Barber
Musical Direction: Megan Zeitler
Choreography: Victoria Zisi

Audition Dates:
Monday, July 24th from 7-9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 25th from 7-9:30 PM

Callbacks:
Wednesday, July 26th from 7-9:30 PM
Auditions and Callbacks are at Uptown Stage at the University Mall

Directions to Uptown Stage:
Use your phone’s GPS to go to 2200 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Park in the back of the mall near Burlington Coat Factory. While facing Burlington Coat Factory, follow the sidewalk to the left and between the apartment building and Burlington. Our back door has a red star on it.

Performance Dates:
October 20 @ 8:00 PM
October 21 @ 8:00 PM
October 22 @ 3:00 PM
October 27 @ 8:00 PM
October 28 @ 8:00 PM
October 29 @ 3:00 PM

All performances will be at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on Hunter’s Lake Dr in New Tampa.

New Tampa Players is looking for diverse, energetic, experienced actors and actresses for our cast of Shrek the Musical. All auditions are open, and all roles are open. New Tampa Players does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, or sexuality.

Audition Requirements:

General: Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork. Please bring a complete list of conflicts between July 24th and October 30th.

Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them.

Vocal: Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist, who will be provided. No recorded tracks or a cappella auditions are allowed. If you are unfamiliar with how to find sheet music, or wondering if your sheet music is appropriate, please feel free to e-mail Megan Zeitler, the music director, at meganbzeitler@gmail.com. She will be more than happy to give you advice and help finding sheet music.

Dance: Please come prepared to move with appropriate shoes. There will be a short dance routine to learn.


Shrek Summary:

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale 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.

Character Descriptions: The age ranges reference ages you are able to portray, not actual ages.

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. The character of Shrek has a consensual kiss with Fiona. 
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
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. The character of Fiona has a consensual kiss with Shrek. 
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
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.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
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.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
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.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
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.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 40
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.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3

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

Consent Consideration: The characters of Shrek and Fiona share kissing in the show. Consent-based practice will be used when staging all intimacy in the show.