AUDITION INFORMATION
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding 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
Performances: February 21 - March 23, 2025
Directed by Natalie Burkhart
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Gina Gwozdz
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding 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
Performances: February 21 - March 23, 2025
Directed by Natalie Burkhart
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Gina Gwozdz
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Shrek The Musical. Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video of them singing 32 bars of a song in the style of the show with accompaniment to [email protected] by December 14, 2024. (No singing a cappella, please.) Callbacks (if needed) will be held in-person on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Upright Theatre Company’s studio space in Euless, TX. Online audition forms and conflict calendars can be found using the links at the bottom of this page.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
UPRIGHT RATING: G (General Audiences)
*Some crude humor. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email [email protected].
ROLES 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.
Gender: Male | Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range: A2-G#4
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.
Gender: Female | Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal 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.
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range: C3-B4
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: 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.
Gender: Female | Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range: F3-Eb5
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: B3-C#5
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: E3-F#4
Young Fiona
Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 8-12 | Soprano with Strong Belt
Teen Fiona
Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 13-16| Soprano with Strong Belt
Young Shrek
Young Shrek in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Male | Age: 8-12
Ensemble
Featured 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
AUDITION INFORMATION
Video submissions due by December 14, 2024. Callbacks (if needed) will be December 18, 2024, 7pm-10pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin January 13, 2025 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: February 21-March 23, 2025, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
UPRIGHT RATING: G (General Audiences)
*Some crude humor. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email [email protected].
ROLES 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.
Gender: Male | Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range: A2-G#4
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.
Gender: Female | Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal 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.
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range: C3-B4
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: 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.
Gender: Female | Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range: F3-Eb5
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: B3-C#5
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: E3-F#4
Young Fiona
Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 8-12 | Soprano with Strong Belt
Teen Fiona
Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 13-16| Soprano with Strong Belt
Young Shrek
Young Shrek in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Male | Age: 8-12
Ensemble
Featured 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
AUDITION INFORMATION
Video submissions due by December 14, 2024. Callbacks (if needed) will be December 18, 2024, 7pm-10pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company’s Studio on Main, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin January 13, 2025 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: February 21-March 23, 2025, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
Important Links:
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
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An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting Upright Theatre Company, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
