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Shrek Audition Information

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AUDITION INFORMATION

ABOUT THE SHOW:

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 animated classic and with a first rate score by Tony-winner Jeanine Tesori, Shrek, the Musical is an irreverent ode to friendship, self-determination, found families and outsiders everywhere. 

Vocal\Acting Auditions: Tuesday, December 3, 3:20-6:00 pm (by appointment) in the Studio Theater. Additional date & slots added: Thursday, December 4, 3:20-5:45 pm. 

Dance Auditions: Friday, December 6, 3:30-6:00 pm in the Lower Dance Studio.

Callbacks: December 9-13, 3:30-6:00 pm in the Studio Theater.  Callback lists and information will be posted here; we will announce callback list postings via the Gibbons Drama Instagram.

Cast List:  the Shrek  Cast List will be posted on the afternoon of Friday, December 20th.  We will post an announcement on Instagram when the list is published. 

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin on January 8 and will generally be held weekdays after school from 3:00-6:00 pm (Mondays) and 3:30-6:00 (Tues-Fri)  pm and on occasional Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 pm. 

Production Week Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Saturday, March 15: 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 22: 9:30 am -- 6:00 pm
  • Monday, March 24through Thursday, March 27: 3:15 pm--8:30 pm

Performances Dates: March  28, 29, April 3,4, 5 @ 7:00 pm; April 5 @ 2:30

ABOUT THE ROLES\CASTING:

Auditions are open to all Gibbons students. We encourage actors of any ethnicity, identity, ability or experience to audition for any role.  If the production or script requires strict adherence to any characteristics, those will be designated in the character descriptions.

If you require any specific accommodations to audition, please contact production director Mr. Kevin Ferguson to make those arrangements.

SHREK CHARACTER & CASTING BREAKDOWN

ABOUT THE AUDITIONS:

All those auditioning for Shrek, the Musical are required to attend both the initial Vocal\Acting and Dance calls. 

Vocal\Acting Auditions: Prepare 16 bars (approximately) of a song from a contemporary musical that best highlights your voice. Those auditioning should provide their own sheet music with proper piano accompaniment.  A piano accompanist will be provided.  In addition, please choose one of the following monologues to present as part of your audition.  You do not need to memorize your monologue. 

Dance Auditions:  Actors will be taught several short dance combinations, based on ability and experience.  Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement.   

Callbacks will consist of reading and singing excerpts from the show.

Please fill out the audition form and sign up for a vocal\acting audition appointment:

Please contact production director Kevin Ferguson if you have any audition or production questions.

If you are interested in serving in a production technical role, please contact Gibbons Drama technical director Rick Turski.