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Current Auditions

Shrek: The Musical

Directed by Emma Evenson

Sides are available for checkout at the Midland Community Theatre during box office hours (Tues – Friday 12 pm – 5 pm) or scroll down to download the individual song cuts.

For auditions we ask that you identify all roles you are interested in on the audition form.  All audition material requested at the audition (song cuts, dance call) will be provided at the audition, but auditionees are encouraged to look at song cuts in advance. Sides may be requested at callbacks as needed, but will not be required for the audition.

Audition Dates and Times

Shrek: The Musical

Directed by Emma Evenson

Roles Available for all ages. 

Youth: Actors under 13 (Must be able to read and take directions)
Teens: 13 – 17
Adults: 18+

Auditions for Shrek: The Musical will take place on October 31st for All Ages (Youth/Teens 10am-2:30pm and Adults/Teens 2:30pm-5:30pm), and November 1st (5pm – 10:30 pm) and 2nd (6pm – 10pm) for Teens/Adults .

Walk-Ins will be accepted but will wait until sign-up auditionees have completed their timeslot.

If callbacks are needed, they will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Rehearsals will begin November 23rd. Rehearsal period: November 23rd – January 28th (includes Break for Holidays)

Character Breakdowns

Shrek: The Musical

Directed by Emma Evenson

This production will utilize understudies and swings. Understudies are typically in the ensemble and will understudy a lead role, understudies are in every night in their ensemble track. Understudies will have a guaranteed show in their understudy track. Swings are not in the show each night, and will only cover if there is an Understudy track going up, or another actor out of the show. Swings will have at least 1 guaranteed Ins based on their track coverage.

Shrek (U/S)
Fiona (U/S)
Donkey (U/S)
Farquaad (U/S)
Dragon
Pinocchio
Male Swing
Female Swing

The following characters can or may be doubled with other tracks:

Gingy
Big Bad Wolf
Pig 1
Pig 2
Pig 3
White Rabbit
Fairy Godmother
Ugly Duckling
Peter Pan
Papa Bear
Mama Bear
Baby Bear
Sugar Plum Fairy
Wicked Witch
Mad Hatter
Humpty Dumpty
Elf
Thelonius
Pied Piper
Mama Ogre
Papa Ogre
Baby Shrek
King Harold
Queen Lillian
Young Fiona
Teen Fiona
Blind Mice 1
Blind Mice 2
Blind Mice 3
Guards
Villagers
Dancing Rats
Knights
Duloc Dancers

Preparation Requirements

Shrek: The Musical

Directed by Emma Evenson

Auditionees may prepare 1-2 cuts. Anyone auditioning for Ensemble or a secondary character not listed here is encouraged to select whatever cut they feel strongest singing. Sides may be requested at callbacks as needed, but will not be required for the audition. Auditionees will also learn a short dance call at the auditions. Please come in clothing and shoes you can move comfortably in. 

Shrek Audition Cut

Donkey Audition Cut

Fiona Audition Cut

Farquaad Audition Cut

Dragon Audition Cut

Gingy Audition Cut

Pinocchio Audition Cut

Young Fiona Audition Cut

 For any addition questions, please email carley@mctmidland.org.