Auditions will take place on October 4th, at 9:00 AM
13 Taylor Ave, Clinton, NY 13323
Callbacks upon request on October 5th at 11:00 AM
13 Taylor Ave, Clinton, NY 13323.
Rise Performing Arts is proud to hold auditions for their Fall Semester production of DreamWorks Theatricals Shrek the Musical!
Be sure to fill out this audition form and the RISE registration form found above! Reminder, you do not have to be a student to audition, all students are welcome! However, it is strongly recommended that students take an acting and dance class to build their skills for the production.
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Performances are scheduled for January 9th, 10th and 11th (pending venue approval).
Rehearsals will be held 1-4 times per week depending on roles. We usually hold one weekday rehearsal in the evening for small group work (time of day dependent on actors availability), Fridays from 4:30-6:30 PM (typically for rehearsals with larger cast numbers) and Sundays 3:00-5:00 PM (typically all performers called). These days and times are subject to change depending on performer availability.
Any rehearsals January 3rd-11th are mandatory. (Performers must be present for all rehearsals and performances with limited absences taken into account for extenuating circumstances.)
Upon the start of rehearsals, a conflict sheet will be sent out for any preplanned and excused absences.
Auditions are open to children/teens ages 6-18 years old. A fee of $200 for RISE members and $250 for non-members will be required after a successful audition to help cover production expenses. There is a non refundable $25 charge to hold your place in the musical prior to auditions. This charge will be applied to the musical fee after a successful audition.
Though a student doesn't need to have previously danced, it would be strongly recommended that students take a dance class currently to build their skills for the production. As always, we recommend enrolling in acting class to build characterization skills for the production.
If you can not make it to our audition date but wish to audition, please email Ms. Baylee at bwitter@drew.edu​
Character Breakdown
Shrek
Description: A big-hearted but grumpy ogre. Sarcastic, blunt, and enjoys solitude, but underneath has a vulnerable side. Physically large presence, comedic timing, strong singer and actor who can carry both humor and emotional depth.
Vocal Range: Tenor/High Baritone (A2–G#4)
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Princess Fiona
Description: Independent, feisty, quirky princess with a curse that turns her into an ogre at night. Balances “fairy tale princess” charm with modern sass. A strong vocalist with excellent comedic skills, they must balance grace with goofiness and tap dance.
Vocal Range: Soprano with belt (F3–G5)
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Donkey
Description: Shrek’s loyal sidekick. Fast-talking, funny, endlessly energetic, and often breaks the fourth wall. Strong comic actor with great improv instincts, excellent singing voice, high energy throughout.
Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–B4)
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Lord Farquaad
Description: The small-statured, egotistical ruler of Duloc. Over-the-top, melodramatic, and narcissistic. The comedic Villain. (We are open to both older, taller students and younger, shorter students auditioning for this role) Requires excellent comic timing, physical comedy
Vocal Range: Tenor (B2–D5)
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Dragon
Description: Fiery guardian of Fiona’s tower, powerful and soulful with attitude. Later shows a softer, romantic side with Donkey. Big vocal presence, powerhouse singer with gospel/soul style.
Vocal Range: Alto with strong belt (F3–Eb5)
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Gingy (Gingerbread Man)
Description: A sarcastic and witty cookie, small but mighty in personality. Often puppeteered with the actor’s voice. Strong comedic timing, vocal flexibility for exaggerated character voice.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Alto (B3–C#5)
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Pinocchio
Description: The wooden puppet boy, insecure but outspoken. Whiny voice, comically dramatic about not being a “real boy.” Physical comedy and ability to maintain a unique puppet-like character voice.
Vocal Range: Tenor (E3–F#4)
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The Three Little Pigs
Description: Fairy-tale creatures with German accents. Loyal, funny, and musical. Strong trio singers with comic timing.
Vocal Range: Tenors/Baritones (varies)
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Big Bad Wolf
Description: Sensitive, misunderstood wolf who enjoys dressing in granny’s clothing. Playful, comedic, often cast with strong physical presence.
Vocal Range: Baritone (E2–G4)
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The Three Blind Mice
Description: Smooth, soulful singers who serve as Fiona’s backup singers in “Morning Person.” Strong harmony singers.
Vocal Range: Soprano/Alto (trio)
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Peter Pan
Description: Fairy-tale creature, youthful, playful, slightly sassy. Comic cameo role, often doubled.
Vocal Range: any
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Wicked Witch
Description: Over-the-top villain-type fairy-tale creature. Big personality, often ensemble double.
Vocal Range: any
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Ugly Duckling
Description: Fairy-tale creature who celebrates being different. Sweet and awkward. Small feature role, warm and comedic.
Vocal Range: any
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Sugar Plum Fairy
Description: A whimsical, sparkly fairy-tale creature with big personality. Often played for comedy, leaning into an over-the-top “fairy godmother” vibe but with Shrek’s satirical twist.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (C4–C5) with strong character voice flexibility.
White Rabbit
Description: Classic fairy-tale character from Alice in Wonderland, reimagined as one of Shrek’s displaced fairy-tale creatures. Nervous, jumpy, and always in a hurry.
Vocal Range: Tenor/High Baritone (C3–E4)
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Shoemaker's Elf
Description: A fairy-tale creature often styled as a shoemaker’s helper or whimsical Christmas-style elf. Playful, sprightly, and a bit mischievous. (Ideally a younger actor)
Vocal Range: Alto/Tenor (C4–C5)
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Humpty Dumpty
Description: The famous nursery rhyme character — literally an egg. Typically costumed with a large round egg suit or creative staging. Clumsy and anxious about “falling.”
Vocal Range: Baritone (B2–E4)
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Mama Bear
Description: One of the Three Bears, part of the displaced fairy-tale creatures. Warm and motherly, but also frustrated about being exiled. Often sings in ensemble numbers.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (C4–C5)
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Papa Bear
Description: Father figure of the Three Bears. Larger presence, protective and stern, but still comedic.
Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–E4)
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Baby Bear
Description: The youngest of the Three Bears. Innocent, sweet, and sometimes whiny or overly dramatic. (ideally a younger actor)
Vocal Range: Alto/Tenor (C4–C5)
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Young Fiona
Description: Child version of Fiona, hopeful and playful in “I Know It’s Today.”
Vocal Range: Soprano (C4–F5)
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Teen (Middle) Fiona
Description: Teenage version of Fiona, angsty but still dreamy in “I Know It’s Today.”
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (B3–E5)
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Mama Ogre
Description: Shrek’s blunt but loving mother.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (B3–C5)
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Papa Ogre
Description: Shrek’s tough, practical father.
Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–E4)
Bird
Description: The bird that blows up when Fiona sings.
Vocal Range: High Soprano
Thelonious: Farquad's right-hand man, torturer of the cookie.
Guard Captain: Leader of Duloc's Guards. A strong actor.
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Guards: Members of Duloc who kick out the fairytale creators.
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Dwarf: Farquad's dad (ideally a young short actor) strong acting skills.
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Pied Piper: Leader of the Tap dancing Rats .
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Rats: Tap-dancing group with opportunity for dance solos.
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Duloc Dancers: Sing and dance in the overly polished Duloc numbers.
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Skeletons: Dancers in the Dragon's Keep.
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Duloc Toys: The toys that sing "Welcome to Duloc". Typically younger Actors.