"Shrek the Musical" - by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori- Calliope Productions (Boylston, MA.) - AUDITIONS
Calliope Productions
Will Hold AUDITIONS
For the Hilarious
"SHREK THE MUSICAL"
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the 2001 DreamWorks animated film “Shrek”
Directed by Chuck Grigaitis
Musical Director Lenny McGuire
Choreographer Kait Ekstrom-Doig
AUDITION DATES:
August 3, 2026 from 6:30pm
August 4, 2026 from 6:30pm
August 6, 2026 from 6:30pm (Callbacks, including dance)
(Audition is by appointment only)
CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION APPOINTMENT
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL SHREK AUDITION PACKET
All rehearsals and performances will be at Calliope Theatre, 150 Main Street, Boylston, MA. 01505
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Initial auditions will only consist of singing.
- A separate dance call will take place during the callbacks on August 6.
- Please bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume.
- Auditioners must sing a prepared piece from the official SHREK AUDITION PACKET. See the document "Shrek Auditions Music Selections.docx" in the AUDITION PACKET.
REHEARSALS:
- Tentative schedule includes Sunday afternoons, plus Monday and Wednesday evenings.
- Rehearsals will officially begin after Labor Day weekend.
- Conflicts are not permitted for tech week or performances.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
- SHREK (Age: 25 to 45 Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor A2 – G#4)- A big, green, terrifying ogre with a heart of gold. Starts lonely and cynical but learns to love. Excellent comedic timing and powerful presence required. ● Audition Music: See "Shrek audition m169. M199.pdf" in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET.
- FIONA (Age: 20 to 30 Vocal Range: Soprano / Belter F3 – G5) - A beautiful princess with a dark secret. Quirky, blunt, and highly energetic. Not a typical fairytale princess. Strong tap dancing skills are a plus. ● Audition Music: See "Adult Fiona m92-115.pdf" in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET.
- DONKEY (Age: 20 to 45 Vocal Range: High Tenor / Baritenor C3 – B4)- A fast-talking, hyperactive, and intensely loyal donkey. Excellent physical comedy skills required. Must have massive stage energy and sharp comedic timing. ● Audition Music: See "Donkey audition m 1-33.pdf" in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET.
- LORD FARQUAAD (Age: 30 to 50 Vocal Range: Baritone B2 – D4)- The comically short, narcissistic ruler of Duloc. Arrogant, campy, and ruthlessly cruel. Played entirely on the actor's knees. Requires intense physical stamina. ● Audition Music: See "Farquaad audition m23-63.pdf" in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET.
- DRAGON (Age: 20 to 50 Vocal Range: Alto / Soprano Soul Belt F3 – Eb5)- A fierce, soulful, and passionate dragon charged with guarding Fiona. A powerhouse vocalist with a commanding, diva-style presence. ● Audition Music: See "Dragon m1-30.pdf" in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET.
FAIRYTALE CREATURES & ENSEMBLE ROLES:
Looking for a vibrant, character-driven group of actors to play PINOCCHIO, GINGY, BIG BAD WOLF, THREE LITTLE PIGS, WICKED WITCH, PETER PAN, UGLY DUCKLING, and more.
Strong harmony skills and unique comedic personalities are highly valued.
● Audition Music: Choose any selection to your liking from the SHREK AUDITION PACKET (such as the "SATB Harmonies m119-m122.pdf" cut or a character solo).
Youth Roles (Available in the SHREK AUDITION PACKET)
- Teen Fiona: See "Teen Fiona m48-74.pdf".
Young Fiona: See "Young Fiona m 1-44.pdf".
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Calliope Productions is dedicated to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome and encourage auditioners of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, body types, and physical abilities to audition for any role. Our goal is to foster a safe, creative environment where all storytellers can thrive.
Performances:
December 10, 2026 through December 20, 2026
(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)
CALLIOPE THEATRE, 150 Main Street, Boylston, MA. 01505
TICKETS:
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ABOUT THE SHOW
"SHREK THE MUSICAL" is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, monsters get the girls, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes.
Grumpy, gruff, green ogre SHREK lives alone in his swamp.
The world is fearful and mocking of him, and he is more than happy to leave the world to itself, in turn.
Suddenly, his hermit existence is thrown open, when a group of homeless fairy tale characters — Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, the Three Little Pigs, and more — burst upon his swamp, seeking refuge from the persecution of the cruel, vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad.
SHREK seeks out Farquaad, who offers him a deal: if SHREK rescues the Princess Fiona (whom Farquaad wishes to marry for her crown), then Farquaad will ensure the return of SHREK's swamp by returning the fairy tale creatures to their homes.
In a desperate attempt to regain his swamp’s hermetic piece, SHREK enters the world for the first time in his life.
He travels to Princess Fiona’s prison, rescues her from a fire-breathing dragon, and then – scariest of all – is forced to get to know the princess as he tries to bring her back to evil Farquaad.
To the determinedly unsocial ogre’s dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be.
She may even provoke SHREK's most novel experience yet: love! (STAGEAGENT)
ABOUT CALLIOPE PRODUCTIONS
CALLIOPE PRODUCTIONS is a year-round non-profit theatre company founded in 1982 that serves the needs and interests of audiences and performers in the Central Massachusetts region. CALLIOPE PRODUCTIONS presents six main-stage productions each year, and operates performance training workshops for students (ages 9 - 18) and adults. CALLIOPE PRODUCTIONS is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre, the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres and the Worcester Cultural Coalition.
150 Main Street
Boylston, MA. 01505
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