SHREK - Anaheim ECC Male Dancers
3D Theatricals
AUDITION DATE
Wed, May 15, 2019
3:30 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
No appointment needed. Please sign up at audition space beginning at 3:00PM on 5/15/19.
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/COST. Minimum - $602/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please bring headshot and resume STAPLED together. Please bring comfortable dance & tap shoes.
LOCATION
3DT Rehearsal Hall
1255 N. Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
Please park in lot.
PERSONNEL
Exec Producer: T.J. Dawson
Director/Choreographer: David F.M. Vaughn
Associate Director/Choreographer: Leslie Stevens
Music Director: Julie Lamoureux
Casting Director: Amber Snead
OTHER DATES
Callbacks will occur May 23rd
First Rehearsal: 7/15/19
The show will be playing at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts from 8/9/19 to 8/25/19.
OTHER
See website for additional audition dates. Please do not contact the artistic team. Visit the auditions page on website for all audition-related inquires. 3dtheatricals.org/auditions
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
All principal roles have been cast. Several ensemble roles have also been cast. Please see below for the remaining available roles.
YOUNG FIONA - 7 years old, must have good vocal ability and able to learn harmonies.
ENSEMBLE: 20’s-40’s. Seeking a diverse ensemble of all ages and ethnicities to play the Fairy Tale Creatures, people of Duloc, and other various inhabitants of this strange world. Ensemble includes all featured roles such as Pinocchio, Pied Piper, Thelonius, Gingy, etc. Seeking strong, vivid, dynamic and quirky comic actors adept at comedy and character work, who have wide vocal ranges. Most must be solid dancers (strong jazz and also tap). Puppetry is a plus. Note: MOST tracks must tap, but not all.
All members of the ensemble play numerous roles in the show, including:
TEEN FIONA/LITTLE BO PEEP - Seeking teen actress who can play 14, good youthful pop sound. Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. Doubles as Little Bo Peep. Tap skills a huge plus.
GINGY/SUGAR PLUM FAIRY – Female, 20-30 years old. A cookie that is tortured by Farquaad's guards. Strong character actress with an excellent pop sound; must be able to do riffs cleanly and accurately. Comedic role, looking to find someone that can voice him as close to the film as possible, sing with vocal versatility and solid mix, belts to a D. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. This character is portrayed with a puppet, which may be voiced and operated by actor appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy. Ideally looking for a dancer or strong mover that must tap.
UGLY DUCKLING/3 BLIND MICE – Female, 20’s. Must be 5’2 or under. Strong dancer that must tap, excellent performer with a huge heart and able to hold tight harmonies.
BABY BEAR/3 BLIND MICE – Female, 20’s. Must be 5’2 or under. Strong dancer that must tap, excellent performer with a huge heart and able to hold tight harmonies.
PETER PAN – Male, 20-40 years old. Comedic role. Excellent dancer that must tap. Ability to do tricks/acro/jumps/Russians etc. a huge plus.
STICKS PIG – Male, 20-30 years old. Must be able to hold tight harmonies, be an excellent mover or strong dancer that must tap.
*NOTE: One of the 2 women below must be in the height range and physical type of Fiona, as she will be the body double. Height range should be 5’4”-5’6”.
WICKED WITCH/QUEEN LILLIAN – Preferred age range 35-50. The Witch may sing the lead in Freak Flag, in which case be able to sell the 11 o’clock number and have a killer voice. A DIVA, strong personality, prefer a dancer that can tap or someone that knows how to hold themselves as such and knows how to work a cape/dress; must move extremely well regardless if this role is cast as a tapper or not. Queen Lillian is Fiona’s mother and Queen of Far-Far-Away. Sings a beautiful duet with King Harold to young Fiona in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” She is elegant and strong.
FAIRY GODMOTHER – Female, 20-40 years old. A bubbly and funny woman. Sees the bright side at all times. She also may sing the lead in Freak Flag, in which case be able to sell the 11 o’clock number and have a killer voice. Ideally looking for a dancer or strong mover that must tap.
PINOCCHIO - Preferred age range 20-30. We are actively seeking a trans/non-binary actor. Will also consider cis men and women-identified gender non-conforming actors. Must have killer falsetto/mix. The leader of the fairytale creatures. Pinocchio is a puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying, he leads the troupe of Fairytale Creatures in the musical numbers “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag.” All they have ever wanted was to be a real boy. We are seeking a strong comedic actor that can really deliver a beautiful and honest moment right before Freak Flag. This actor also must tap and either be a dancer or move extremely well.
THELONIOUS/PAPA BEAR/PAPA OGRE - Male, 30-40 years old. Tall. Deep, brooding voice. Sings a beautiful duet with Mama Ogre to young Shrek in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” Also plays PAPA BEAR and THELONIOUS, Farquaad’s henchman. Must have an excellent sense of comedic timing and be a versatile actor. Should move well, tap is a plus, but not required for this role.
KING HAROLD/CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD – Male, 30-40 years old. Fiona’s father and King of Far-Far-Away. Sings a beautiful duet with Queen Lillian to young Fiona in the opening number “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” Doubles as Captain of the Guards. *THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST*
BIG BAD WOLF – Male, 20-40 years old. Tough guy with a secret he’s just waiting to set free. Comedic role, bass-baritone to high G. Prefer a dancer, but must move extremely well and tap.
BLUEBIRD - Female voice with a VERY high upper register (up to a High E) to chirp/sing in “Morning Person”. This is an off stage voice and will be cast from one of the other roles in the show.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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