AUDITION MATERIALS: Vocal auditions will be seen on an individual basis. This will be followed by a group dance audition. Afterward, select individuals will be asked to read from the script. Please prepare a 30 second-1 minute cut of a song from the show to be sung during the audition. Links to the tracks that we will be using for the auditions will be listed in the comments below. The production staff will have the tracks on-hand to play during the audition. It is very helpful if you can provide a time stamp of where to stop and start. A cappella auditions will not be seen. 

SONG SUGGESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC CHARACTERS: 

Karaoke links used for auditions will be found on our Facebook event when it is posted.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to individuals of all races, all ethnicities and abilities to audition. Deertrees Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all performers. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and levels of experience to audition.

Show Description & Character breakdown

“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.

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.

PRINCESS 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.

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 optimistic with heart.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

WOLF

Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood.

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; Young Fiona; Teen Fiona