March 7, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
March 8, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Callbacks: March 14, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (or until finished)
For Children & Youth Ages 7 – 18
Those auditioning MUST be 18 on the last day of auditions, March 14 to take part in this production.
Anyone age 18 and over who is cast in an Exit 7 production must submit to a background check ($15 paid by the cast member) prior to the start of rehearsals.
Directed by Jess Miller
Music Direction by Daniel Adam Monte
Choreographed by Amy Meek & Aileen Merino Terzi
Produced by Rebecca Johnson & Pam Abair
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Auditions
Please review conflict calendar and instructions in the attached document. Let us know you are coming by sending an email to ESYP2015SHREK@gmail.com, ATTN: SHREK AUDITION with name, age, phone #, preferred audition date. Or you may call 413-583-4301 and leave a message. You will receive email/call with a confirmation.
Times are approximate and meant to accommodate everyone so each person has an opportunity to have the best audition possible. We suggest you bring water and snacks as we anticipate a long day.
Parents will be able to wait downstairs with their child/children while auditions are in progress. Water, coffee, tea and snacks will be available. ($1.00 each)
BRING
• Completed SHREK Audition Form and Conflict Calendar
• A headshot or school picture, which will not be returned
• A resume, if available
• Shoes and appropriate clothes to dance in (no baggy clothing or tight skinny jeans that can limit movement, flip flops, crocs, etc.) — you will be taught a short dance combination to perform in a group.
PREPARE
• 1 minute monologue
• Please learn the songs listed next to the character that best represents your vocal ability for the initial audition.
• For callbacks you may be asked to sing other songs from another character (still from the list) but will be notified shortly after the initial audition.
• Where there are two songs listed next to a character, please prepare both. You may be cut off early during the audition for time purposes but please have prepared the full musical selection.
Choose the songs next to the character that best shows your vocal ability:
Shrek: Big Bright Beautiful World & Who I'd Be
Donkey: Don't Let Me Go
Fiona: I Know It's Today & Morning Person
Farquaad: What's Up Duloc?
Dragon: Forever
Ensemble/Story Book Characters (incl Pinocchio and Gingy): Story of My Life & Freak Flag
Note: If this is your first audition or you’re not sure what to sing, sing the final number of the show "I'm a Believer."
You can find these songs on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmqIQLqlHuA&list=PL9DA1F55E66D6C717
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Rehearsals will begin on or about the last week of April.
Rehearsals are planned for Sunday 2 – 4:30pm (primarily for leads and anyone needed additional work on character, scenes, etc); 5 – 8 pm, Monday 6-9 pm and Wednesday 6-9 pm. You will not be called for all rehearsals.
Tech Rehearsals begin Sunday, July 19:
Sunday, July 19 – 12 – 8 pm (Cue to Cue – Dinner served)
Monday, July 20 – 6 pm
Tuesday, July 21 – 6 pm
Wednesday, July 22 – 6 pm
Sunday, July 26 – 1 pm
Monday, July 27 – 6 pm
Tuesday, July 28 (TBD)
Wednesday, July 29 (Final Dress Rehearsal)
Thursday, July 30 Black
PERFORMANCE DATES
Shrek runs July 31 – August 9 at Exit 7 Players Theater in Ludlow, Ma and includes matinees on both Saturday and Sunday.
July 31 at 8:00 PM
August 1 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
August 2 at 2:00 PM
August 7 at 8:00 PM
August 8 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
August 9 at 2:00 PM
LOCATION
Unless otherwise noted, auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:
EXIT 7 PLAYERS THEATER
37 Chestnut Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN | PARTS AVAILABLE
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. Range: A2 - G#4
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. Range: F3 - G5
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. Range: C3 - B4
Lord Farquaad
The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess 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. Range: B2 - D5
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. Range: F3 - Eb5
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. Range: E3 - F#4
Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy
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. Range: B3 - C#5
Fairy Tale Creatures
Big Bad Wolf
Pig #1
Pig #2
Pig #3
Fairy Godmother
Wicked Witch
Mama Bear
Papa Bear
Baby Bear
Humpty Dumpty
White Rabbit
Peter Pan
Ugly Duckling
Mad Hatter
Elf
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum
Ensemble
King Harold
Queen Lillian
Blind Mouse 1
Blind Mouse 2
Blind Mouse 3
Duloc Performers
Bishop
Pied Piper
Thelonius
Captain of the Guards
Papa Ogre
Young & Teen Fiona
Little Shrek
Teen Fiona
Dwarf (Farquaad’s Dad)
Duloc Greeter
For more information, please visit http://www.exit7players.org/auditions/shrekthemusicalaud/
For inquiries, email esyp2015shrek@gmail.com
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