Show: SHREK: THE MUSICAL
Theater: The Road Company Theatre
Theater Website: https://www.roadcompany.com/auditions—shrek.html
Theater Phone: (856) 728-2120
Start date of auditions: 07/12/2026
SHREK: THE MUSICAL
Producer/Director: Danielle Harley-Scott
Co-Director: Scott Angehr
Music Director: Ruslan Odintsov
Choreographer: Natalie Donisi
Stage Manager: Natasha Kargbo
Location:
405 S. Main Street
Williamstown, NJ 08094
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 @ 7pm-10pm
Monday, July 13th, 2026 @ 7pm-10pm
Callbacks (by invitation only) Wednesday, July 15th @ 7pm
The Road Company is looking for non-equity actors for its upcoming production of SHREK: THE MUSICAL (A small stipend will be paid based on opening night sales.)
Auditions for SHREK: THE MUSICAL at The Road Company Theatre will take place on Sunday, July 12th and Monday, July 13th with Callbacks on Wednesday, July 15th at 405 S Main Street, Williamstown NJ, 08094. Please complete and submit this form prior to your attendance at the audition.
First Rehearsal; Monday July 20th 7pm
Rehearsals will be Sundays at 6pm; Monday and Wednesdays at 7pm
Occasional Thursdays when we get closer to opening.
Performance Dates:
October 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Road Company Theater practices non-traditional casting promoting equal opportunities for all people of color, race, age, disability, gender identity and belief.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Auditions will be vocal auditions ONLY. Please sing a song from the show. All dancing will take place at callbacks. Dancers who tap are highly encouraged to apply.
SYNOPSIS:
“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. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the Musical 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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Shrek (Male Presenting)
Ages: 25 – 50, Baritone – Tenor A2 – G#4
Dance – Basic Mover
Our story’s title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who has spent most of his life as an outcast, living in a swamp far from civilization; crass and brutish exterior disguises a soulful, lonely heart. A reluctant hero, Shrek begins as a grumpy hermit, but eventually reveals his layers and becomes the hero. Powerful presence with great wit. A Scottish accent is a plus. NOTE – the actor playing this role will be required to wear latex make-up appliances.
Donkey (Male Presenting)
Age 20+; Tenor C3 – B4
Dance – Strong Mover
Shrek’s self-appointed side-kick. A talking donkey who joins Shrek on his epic adventure. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek’s looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. While easily frightened and pushy, Donkey has optimism and heart, charm and wit. Donkey is a bright-eyed motormouth whose eagerness and quick wit barely disguise his desperate need for a friend and to be liked
Fiona/Ogress Fiona (Female Presenting)
Age 25 – 45; Soprano F3 – G5
Dance – Strong Mover, Tap experience preferred
Princess of Far Far Away, daughter of King Harold and Queen Lillian, Fiona has spent most of her life locked in a dragon guarded castle reading romantic fairy tales and waiting to be saved. Underneath lurks a smart, outspoken girl who can’t help burping or launching into hand to hand combat when needed. Fiona transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Quirky, blunt and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess. NOTE – the actor playing this role will be required to wear a latex nose.
Lord Farquaad (Male presenting)
Age 25 – 40; Tenor B2 – D5
Dance – Intermediate/Strong Mover
The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. A pompous, power-hungry little villain with a raging Napoleon complex and intense dislike of all fairytale creatures. Sets out to take a beautiful princess as his bride in order to claim himself a kingly throne. Self-absorbed, lonely and cruel. NOTE: The actor playing this role will execute all blocking and choreography on his knees
Dragon (Female Presenting)
Age 18+; Soprano F3 – Eb5
Dance – Intermediate Mover
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 forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as a glorified baby-sitter. The actor will appear as Dragon ON STAGE.
Young Fiona (Female Presenting)
Age 7 – 10; Soprano B3 – C#5
Dance – Basic Mover
A bright little girl only recently locked in a tower, who passes her time reading fairy tales about being rescued by a handsome and charming prince. She is innocent and optimistic. This actor will double as a citizen of Duloc.
Teen Fiona (Female Presenting)
Age 13 – 15; Soprano B3 – C#5
Dance – Basic Mover
Now a teenager, Fiona has been trapped in the tower for a few years and has angst about not yet being rescued. This actor will double as a Fairytale Creature and/or other ensemble roles.
Young Shrek (Male Presenting)
Age 7 – 10; Dance – Basic Mover,
Young Shrek is 7 years old when his parents send him out into the world, warning him that because of his looks he will not have a happy ending. This actor will double as Fairytale Creature Baby Bear, the wide-eyed and precocious bear from Goldilocks.
Pinocchio (Any Gender)
Age – 18+; Tenor E3 – F#5,
Dance – Intermediate Mover
The leader of the Fairytale Creatures. He is banished to Shrek’s swamp along with the other fairy tale creatures by Lord Farquaad. An animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying. Comic role with character voice for acting and singing. NOTE: This actor will not double.
Sugar Plum Fairy (Female Presenting)
Age 18+ Dance – Soprano B3 – C#5
Basic/Intermediate Mover
The Sugar Plum Fairy is among the fairytale creatures who are sent to Shrek’s swamp by Lord Farquaad. Based on the character of the same name from the ballet, The Nutcracker. This actor will also voice the Gingy puppet. Gingy is a gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairy tale creatures. Character voice is necessary for acting and singing as this actor is essentially playing two Fairy Tale Creatures. NOTE: This actor will not double.
Wicked Witch (Female Presenting)
Age 18+; Alto Bb3 – Bb4
Dance – Intermediate Mover
The Wicked Witch is among the fairytale creatures who are sent to Shrek’s swamp by Lord Farquaad. Comedic role with a colorful personality and past. NOTE: This actor will wear a latex prosthetic nose and/or chin. NOTE: This actor will not double.
Mama Ogre/Mama Bear (Female Presenting)
Age 18+, Alto F#3 – B4
Dance – Basic Mover
Opens the show as Mama Ogre. She sends her young Shrek out into the world telling him that the big, bright, beautiful world will only judge him by the way he looks. Will double as Fairytale Creature Mama Bear.
Papa Ogre/Papa Bear (Male Presenting)
Age 18+; Baritone E3 – E4
Dance – Basic Mover
Opens the show as Papa Ogre. Along with his wife, he sends his young Shrek out into the world telling him that the big, bright, beautiful world will only judge him by the way he looks. Will double as Fairytale Creature Papa Bear.
Ensemble: 8-10 people
Age 16 plus, All Vocal Ranges
Dance- Trained Dancers
Will be featured as many different characters
King Harold, Queen Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Captain and his guards, Knights, Tapping Rats, Three Blind Mice, Bishop, Greeter, Duloc citizens and performers, Dragonettes, Thelonious, Fairytale Creatures/Ensemble and will be featured in dance numbers of various dance styles, including tap.
