Shrek Auditions

Directed by Shiro Mungai and Camille Gribbons | Choreographed by Brittany Sanders

Auditions for our next production, Shrek the Musical, are now open! Please fill in the form below to start the audition process. In this form, you will be asked  which parts you would like to audition for. After submitting the form, you will be sent an email and asked to submit an audition video for each role you are auditioning for to auditions@heaproductions.nl by August 3 - you will see the audition clips needed next to each character description

Callbacks will take place Sunday August 17th (15:30-21:00), Saturday August 25th (10:00-17:00), Friday August 29th (18:45-22:00). You will be asked to give your availability for callbacks on the audition form.

Everything you need to know

About the show

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the Musical is a hilarious, heartwarming fairy tale adventure that turns the traditional happily-ever-after on its head. When a grumpy ogre named Shrek sets out to reclaim the deed to his swamp, he’s unexpectedly swept into a quest to rescue the fiery Princess Fiona—with a talkative Donkey, a villainous Lord Farquaad, and a host of familiar fairytale misfits along the way. Featuring a lively score, witty humor, and a big-hearted message about love, acceptance, and embracing what makes us unique, Shrek the Musical is a fun-filled show for the whole family.

Show schedule

The show will perform February 20-22 and February 25-29 - please note that we will be offering week day matinees on Thursday February 26th, and Friday February 27th for schools and families. We understand this is community theater and many people auditioning have work during the day - you will be asked to fill in your availability in the audition form for all shows and rehearsals, so please be honest about your availability. The show will be double cast so even if you can’t make it during the week day matinees, please still audition and just let us know. 

Rehearsal schedule

Rehearsals will kick off on Sunday October 12th and will take place on 

SUNDAYS at DAT! School from 15:00-22:00 from October 12-December 14

Tuesdays at TBD from 19:00-22:00 from October 12 - December 14

And then a 4 week break will be taken for the holidays and rehearsals will resume… 

Sunday January 11th with the following schedule

SUNDAYS at DAT! School from 10:00-17:00 

TUESDAYS at TBD from 19:00-22:00 

WEDNESDAYS at TBD from 19:00-22:00 

Participants must be available for TECH WEEK from Sunday February 15 through to opening night on Friday February 20th. 

Please note that we will ask you to be available the afternoon of Thursday February 19th from 1pm for an extensive sound check before dress rehearsal. 

Audition timeline

Audition video submissions close EOD Sunday, August 3

  • You will receive an email from us by EOD Saturday, August 16th informing you if you got a callback 

  • Callbacks will take place Sunday, August 17th from 15:30-21:00, Saturday, August 25th from 10:00-17:00 and Friday August 29th from 18:45-22:00. You will be asked to give your availability for callbacks in the audition form and if you get a callback, we will schedule you based on your availability. 

  • At callbacks, you can expect a dance callback, vocal / harmony callback, and scene read call backs. 

  • Role offers will be sent out via email by EOD August 31st. 

Please note that the team for Shrek is currently involved in HEA’s upcoming production of Heathers and will be slow to respond by email. You will not receive a confirmation of your audition form submission but you will receive an email confirmation response informing you that we have received your self tapes once you have emailed them to us.

Self-tape Instructions

1. First, fill in the audition form here

2. Record and email your self tape links to auditions@heaproductions.nl by EOD August 3. Please see self tape instructions below 

  • Your song self tape should contain a quick introduction of who you are, including your name and what roles you are auditioning for 

  • Your dance self tape should include the full video of you dancing choreography given in the instruction video here.

  • Please upload your self tapes to Youtube as UNLISTED and make the title of the tape {YOUR NAME}-  {CHARACTER NAME} AUDITION - VOCAL or DANCE

  • Send links to auditions@heaproductions.nl

Shrek character breakdown

Below is the list of characters in the show open to audition for and the audition song and cut for each character. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHOW IS DOUBLE CAST, meaning there will be an even split of shows between two people playing one role. 

Everyone auditioning for Donkey, Fiona, the fairytale creatures, and ensemble are asked to send in an additional dance self-tape as well dancing the choreography given in this video.

Please submit a vocal self tape for each role you are auditioning for (for example, if you are auditioning for Farquaad and Pinnocchio, please submit a self tape for each with each song requested below)

Character Breakdown

Shrek (Baritone, Vocal range: A2 – G#4)

A reclusive, gruff, but ultimately kind-hearted ogre who embarks on a journey to reclaim the deed to his swamp and unexpectedly becomes a hero. Strong comedic timing and powerful vocals (baritone).

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing ‘Who I’d Be” from 0:57 - 2:56 in the karaoke track

Please include in your audition tape the following text in the Shrek accent:

Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek, who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree. It was a pretty nasty place, but he was happy because ogres like nasty. On his 7th birthday, the little ogre's parents sat him down to talk, just as all ogre parents had for hundreds of years before.

Princess Fiona (Mezzo, Vocal range: F3 – G5)

A smart, spirited princess with a big secret — she's been cursed to turn into an ogre each night. She longs for true love and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Must balance humor and vulnerability.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing “Morning Person” from 0:44-1:47 in the karaoke track - feel free to sing the bird part as well

You are also required to submit a video of you doing the dance audition .

Donkey (Tenor, Vocal range: C3 – B4)

A fast-talking, endlessly energetic sidekick who craves friendship. Provides comic relief and heartfelt moments. Needs excellent comedic timing and a strong singing voice.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing “Don’t Let Me Go” from 1:07- 2:50 in the karaoke track

You are also required to submit a video of you doing the dance audition .

Lord Farquaad (Tenor, Vocal range: B2 – D5)

A tiny tyrant with a huge ego, determined to become king by marrying Fiona. This role is played on the actor’s knees with exaggerated flamboyance and villainy.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing The Ballad of Farquaad from 2:15-end in the karaoke track (from “my bride to be is gorgeous”)

Dragon (Vocal range: F3 – Eb5)

A fierce but soulful guardian of Fiona’s tower, who falls for Donkey. Often played by a powerhouse vocalist with diva energy. Usually performed by a soloist backed by ensemble puppeteers.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing Forever from 1:00 to 2:45 in the karaoke track (from “another knight another name”)

Gingy / Sugar Plum Fairy (Vocal range: B3 – C#5)

A feisty, sassy cookie with plenty of attitude. Typically puppeteered with a bold comedic voice.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing the Gingy solo and first chorus in Freak Flag from beginning - 1:09 in the karaoke track.

Pinnochio (Vocal range: E3 – F#4)

The wooden puppet who dreams of being a real boy. Quirky, neurotic, and earnest, with a distinct high-pitched voice.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing the beginning of Story of My Life from 0:15- 0:55 in the karaoke track

Fairy Tale Creatures Ensemble

A wide variety of fun fairy tale creatures including the Big Bad Wolf, Peter Pan, Humpty Dumpty, Ugly Duckling, Mama and Papa Bear, the Three Little Pigs, and more. These fairytale creatures stay in these roles the whole show.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing “Freak Flag” from 1:27-2:10 in the karaoke track (please sing all the fairytale character solo lines and play around with the characters!)

Ensemble (including Duloc dancers, Farquaad’s guard, Villagers, Teenage and young fiona, three blind mice, other featured roles)

Actors cast in the ensemble will play multiple featured parts throughout the show.

Audition: Please submit a video of you singing “Freak Flag” from 1:27-2:10 in the karaoke track (please sing all the fairytale character solo lines and play around with the characters!)

Different from previous years, we are introducing a more formal process for 2025 to ensure the success of each show without burning out volunteers. For each show, we will be asking each cast member to indicate which committees they have the skills to join, and will assign a committee to each cast member to contribute to the show’s success.

Show committees

Committees will include front of house, makeup & hair, costume assistance, flyering, props, set build up, set tear down, social media, and photography. Even if you don’t have skills in hair and makeup for example, you can easily be on the flyering committee to volunteer some extra time distributing and handing out flyers to help sell tickets for the show.

Audition FAQ’s

  • YES! Please audition for all of our shows for the year that you are interested in. There will be very few conflicts between them, despite some overlapping rehearsal schedules.

  • Fill in the form. Please include your full name as you would like it on a program. Include any major holidays or conflicts that you know you have. Look at the character descriptions on the website and select which shows and roles you would like to be considered for.

  • YES! We rarely precast our productions, and when we do we will only hold auditions for the understudy. Actors who have worked with us in the past, whether it be a production or a bootcamp, may have a better chance at being cast if they have shown a history of hard work, dedication, talent and are in general an asset to the team.

  • An understudy is an actor who is prepared to perform the role of another actor if that actor is unable to perform. Understudies are crucial for ensuring that the show can go on without interruption, maintaining the continuity and quality of the performance. In HEA shows, an understudy is always guaranteed at least one performance.

    Double casting is when two people are cast in the same role and split the shows evenly. This may be done due to a particularly demanding role or to provide more opportunities to play a role. It is expected for someone who is double cast to be able to step in for an additional show if their counterpart is unable to perform for any reason.

    Both cases help ensure that a show can go on in the case of illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances. The financial impact of cancelling a show due to an actor being unable to perform is massive for any theatre group, so we need to take steps to ensure this doesn't happen.

  • YES! We always need help behind the scenes, and if you want to be involved in a specific production, we will figure out where you fit. If you are only interested in performing, we encourage you to sign up for one of our Musical Theater Bootcamps! This will help you practice your skills, enjoy the process of putting on a production, and give you a chance to play a role without the pressure of a full scale production.

  • The team of each production will decide together for the most part, but the final decision is that of the director. The casting team consists of the director, vocal coach, band director, and choreographers of each production. The level of influence directly correlates with the demands of each show.

  • Absolutely! Ability to pay has no influence on casting decisions. If you are unable to pay the contribution, we will find other ways for you to contribute to the production.

  • Amateur theater is expensive to produce, while maintaining the quality. The cost of sets, costumes, rehearsal space, theater rentals, rights to productions, sound equipment, lighting equipment, programs, posters, stipends for professionals working on the productions, etc. far exceeds the average amount that ticket sales alone can cover. We do not get funding and every production carries a huge financial risk, and the actors contribution helps us offset some of the upfront costs.

  • Cast members need to commit to selling tickets because it significantly boosts audience attendance, which is essential for the financial health and success of the production. By leveraging their personal networks, cast members can reach a wider audience, ensuring that costs are covered and the theatre can plan future shows. This personal investment also builds community support, creates a vibrant atmosphere for performances, and generates authentic buzz and excitement.

    Cast members inviting audience is the number one seller of tickets, and crucial to ensure the success of a show.