SHREK JR. AUDITION PREP SESSIONS
Audition preparation is an important part of any training for young actors who are serious about performing in their communities and beyond. This preparatory workshop is geared towards the young actor who would benefit from some tips to improve their audition homework plan and would like information on how auditions at Civic Theatre are run. The session includes a review of audition protocol and how to prepare for an audition (at any venue) in addition to what roles are available in SHREK JR.
The director will also go over the tentative rehearsal schedule for the production and what the expectations of the cast and parents will be.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance or lack of attendance at these workshops will in no way influence casting.
Students age 8-14 and parents are encouraged to attend.
Friday, March 20th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
OR
Saturday, April 11th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
(Both sessions are identical so young actors only need attend one session.)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PREP SESSIONS FOR EVERY STUDENT AND PARENT ATTENDING.
Cost: $10 per attendee (Limit: 60 attendees -including parents- per session)
or
AUDITION FORM COMING SOON!
Audition Dates
Monday, April 13th
OR
Tuesday, April 14th
at 4pm
On your audition form, please select your preferred day.
Rehearsal Schedule
Mondays-Thursdays
May 4 - June 11: 6pm - 8pm
June 15 - June 18: 4pm - 7pm
All subject to change!
Performance Dates
Friday, June 19 at 7PM
Saturday, June 20 at 5pm
Sunday, June 21 at 2pm
Monday, June 22 at 10am & 1pm
Tuesday, June 23 at 10am & 1pm
Wednesday, June 24 at 10am & 1pm
Details
No experience necessary to audition for SHREK JR. - All Experience Levels Welcome!
Performers ages 8 - 14 years old are welcome to audition.
If cast, there will be a $50 participation fee per cast member.
What To Prepare
Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music in a binder with you for the audition. An accompanist will be provided. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SHEET MUSIC INCLUDES A PIANO PART.
At the audition, each child will be provided a line from the show to read.
AUDITION FORM COMING SOON!
Character Descriptions
Shrek
He may be a big, scary green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he's really just a big fellow with a big heart.
Gender: Male Presenting
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor
Fiona
She may appear to the an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books but there is more to her than the stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and, surprisingly, manners akin to those of a teenage boy.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter
Young Fiona and Teen Fiona
Younger versions of Fiona.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter
Lord Farquaad
A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: Baritone or Mezzo
Donkey
A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of "quiet time." Shrek's loyal and ever-faithful sidekick.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor or Mezzo
The Dragon
A ferocious fire-breathing dragon who finds a surprising love in Donkey.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter
ENSEMBLE ROLES:
Mama Ogre
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Papa Ogre
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Little Ogre
Gender: Any
Pinocchio
The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: Mezzo or Baritone (Falsetto)
Gingy
Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belter
The Three Little Pigs
Gender: Any
Ugly Duckling
Gender: Any
The Three Bears
Gender: Any
Wicked Witch
Gender: Female Presenting
Big Bad Wolf
Gender: Any
Peter Pan
Gender: Any
Knights
The Dragon's background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon.
Gender: Any
Dwarf
Farquaad's comparably short and grumpy father.
Gender: Male
Other standout ensemble roles include: The Guards, Citizens of Dulac, Puss in Boots, Rooster, Pied Piper, Rats and the Bishop.
If you have questions, please email education@civictheatre.org
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