Shrek The Musical Auditions
Schedule
Sun Jun 05 2022 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Location
Stars Theatre Restaurant | Bakersfield, CA
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AUDITION NOTICESHREK THE MUSICAL
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Directed by Erica Kimmel
Choreographed by Cody Garcia
Vocal Directed by Cody Greenwell
Audition Dates, Times, Location:
June 5, 2022, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June 6, 2022, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Performances Dates and Location:
August 19, 20, 26, 27, September 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 2022 - Doors at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
August 21, 28, 2022 - Doors at 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 1 p.m. Show at 2 p.m.
Audition Requirements:
Come prepared to sing with a piano. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music if you are not singing from the show. No A Cappella or taped music. You may be asked to dance, so please bring appropriate shoes. You may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script. If you have questions or are unable to attend one of the scheduled auditions, please contact Erica Kimmel at (661) 472-2623.
About the Show:
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek 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.
"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.
Roles to be Cast:
SHREK: Male, Age 25-25, Vocal range top G#4, Vocal range bottom A2. Our story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero.
FIONA: Female, Age 20-30, Vocal range top G5, Vocal range bottom F3. The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess.
DONKEY: Male, Age 20-35, Vocal range top B4, Vocal range bottom C3. A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart.
LORD FARQUAAD: Male, Age 30-45, Vocal range D5, Vocal range bottom B2. The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princeSs to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel.
DRAGON: Female, Age 25-45, Vocal range top Eb5, Vocal range bottom F3. 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 there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter.
GINGY: Female, Age 20-40, Vocal range top C#5, Vocal range bottom B3. A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet. Can be operated by actresses appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
PINOCCHIO: Male, Age 20-40, Vocal range top F#4, Vocal range bottom E3. The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.
ENSEMBLE: Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats
The BMT/Stars organization values diversity and inclusion in all activities. We believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and that live theatrical arts should be available to all. Performers of all ages, ethnicities, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, and disabilities are encouraged to audition.
COVID-19 safety protocols per the CDPH and KCPH will be adhered to throughout the rehearsal and performance process. All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first rehearsal to participate. Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone ages 5 and up. Check for available appointments and book your vaccination as soon as you can at myturn.ca.gov.
For a list of upcoming auditions at Stars Theatre Restaurant and Stars Playhouse, please visit bmtstars.com/auditions
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Where is it happening?
Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
