Auditions! DMTC's Young Performers' Theatre Production of Shrek the Musical, Jr.
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The Davis Musical Theatre Company’s Young Performers’ Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr.
Underwritten by Betty J. Paro, in remembrance of Tom Paro
Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task - if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Directed & choregraphed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce
Opens Saturday, September 23rd
Audition Dates: Sign up to reserve a date!
Monday, July 21, 2025, at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, July 23, at 4:00pm
Rehearsals Begin: Monday, July 28, 2025.
Sign up for an audition day in advance and complete audition forms at:
https://dmtc.org/publicforms/ypt/audition
Auditionees may submit forms online in advance or pick up blank forms to complete in the theater lobby when it opens at 4:15 prior to auditions.
Everyone must attend all performances and all rehearsals during “Tech Week,” which begins September 8.
Performances are
• Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 27, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30, (School Shows)
• Friday October 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Saturday October 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Sunday October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM
We cast performers ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school). No experience is required. Young Performers’ Theater productions are gender-inclusive and all roles are open to all auditionees.
It is STRONGLY discouraged to cast actors who are in the concurrent main stage production. In order to do so permission MUST be obtained by a collaborative discussion between the parents, both the Main Stage Director and the YPT director with optional advisement from the YPT committee.
Still have questions about audition procedures for DMTC’s Young Performers’ production of Shrek, The Musical, Jr.? Send your questions to eXB0IHwgZG10YyAhIG9yZw==.
Character Descriptions:
Shrek
He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he's really just a big fellow with a big heart. It is great if Shrek is a solid singer, but most importantly, he should be an excellent actor with comedic chops.
Fiona
She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and - surprisingly - manners akin to those of a teenage boy. The performer should be able to do it all: act, sing and dance. This is a premiere role for an experienced performer with a lovable spirit.
Lord Farquaad
A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible. This is a role for a good singer, but most importantly, a comedian who isn't afraid of making bold choices or looking silly.
Donkey
A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of "quiet time." The performer should be able to sing well and have a whole lot of presence and character. The performer complements Shrek well as his loyal and ever-faithful sidekick.
Dragon
A breakout role for a singer with a lot of soul and spunk. She is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. The performer should have tremendous presence and a good pop singing voice.
3 Storytellers
Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward, so cast some bold, energetic actors.
Young Fiona / Teen Fiona
Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.
Mama Ogre / Papa Ogre
Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers.
Young Shrek
He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling.
Pinocchio
The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. A performer with a lot of personality who can sing well.
3 Little Pigs
The classic three little pigs with a twist. It isn't necessary that they look identical; focus on finding a fun and dynamic trio.
Ugly Duckling
Ugly Duckling may be bitter about their unfortunate appearance, but does find camaraderie among the fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role.
Three Bears
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Great cameo roles for performers who have little performing experience but make a complementary group.
Wicked Witch
A great role for a performer destined to be a character actress. She has a big personality, so find a performer who is up to the task.
Big Bad Wolf
He doesn't need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he's a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood's grandmother's dressing gown.
Gingy
A great performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Kid who runs away like a fugitive from the baking captors. Find a performer with great energy.
Peter Pan
The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story
Captain of the Guard
This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. Be sure to cast somebody who has a big, booming voice and who isn't scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place.
Knights
The Dragon's background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon.
Dwarf
Farquaad's comparably short and grumpy father.
Ensemble
Villagers, guards, Duloc performers, Pied Piper, Puss in Boots, rat tappers, forest animals, etc.
Underwritten by Betty J. Paro, in remembrance of Tom Paro
Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task - if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Directed & choregraphed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce
Opens Saturday, September 23rd
Audition Dates: Sign up to reserve a date!
Monday, July 21, 2025, at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, July 23, at 4:00pm
Rehearsals Begin: Monday, July 28, 2025.
Sign up for an audition day in advance and complete audition forms at:
https://dmtc.org/publicforms/ypt/audition
Auditionees may submit forms online in advance or pick up blank forms to complete in the theater lobby when it opens at 4:15 prior to auditions.
Everyone must attend all performances and all rehearsals during “Tech Week,” which begins September 8.
Performances are
• Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 27, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30, (School Shows)
• Friday October 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Saturday October 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Sunday October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM
We cast performers ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school). No experience is required. Young Performers’ Theater productions are gender-inclusive and all roles are open to all auditionees.
It is STRONGLY discouraged to cast actors who are in the concurrent main stage production. In order to do so permission MUST be obtained by a collaborative discussion between the parents, both the Main Stage Director and the YPT director with optional advisement from the YPT committee.
Still have questions about audition procedures for DMTC’s Young Performers’ production of Shrek, The Musical, Jr.? Send your questions to eXB0IHwgZG10YyAhIG9yZw==.
Character Descriptions:
Shrek
He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he's really just a big fellow with a big heart. It is great if Shrek is a solid singer, but most importantly, he should be an excellent actor with comedic chops.
Fiona
She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and - surprisingly - manners akin to those of a teenage boy. The performer should be able to do it all: act, sing and dance. This is a premiere role for an experienced performer with a lovable spirit.
Lord Farquaad
A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible. This is a role for a good singer, but most importantly, a comedian who isn't afraid of making bold choices or looking silly.
Donkey
A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of "quiet time." The performer should be able to sing well and have a whole lot of presence and character. The performer complements Shrek well as his loyal and ever-faithful sidekick.
Dragon
A breakout role for a singer with a lot of soul and spunk. She is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. The performer should have tremendous presence and a good pop singing voice.
3 Storytellers
Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward, so cast some bold, energetic actors.
Young Fiona / Teen Fiona
Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.
Mama Ogre / Papa Ogre
Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Make sure to cast good singers.
Young Shrek
He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling.
Pinocchio
The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. A performer with a lot of personality who can sing well.
3 Little Pigs
The classic three little pigs with a twist. It isn't necessary that they look identical; focus on finding a fun and dynamic trio.
Ugly Duckling
Ugly Duckling may be bitter about their unfortunate appearance, but does find camaraderie among the fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role.
Three Bears
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Great cameo roles for performers who have little performing experience but make a complementary group.
Wicked Witch
A great role for a performer destined to be a character actress. She has a big personality, so find a performer who is up to the task.
Big Bad Wolf
He doesn't need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he's a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood's grandmother's dressing gown.
Gingy
A great performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Kid who runs away like a fugitive from the baking captors. Find a performer with great energy.
Peter Pan
The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story
Captain of the Guard
This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. Be sure to cast somebody who has a big, booming voice and who isn't scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place.
Knights
The Dragon's background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon.
Dwarf
Farquaad's comparably short and grumpy father.
Ensemble
Villagers, guards, Duloc performers, Pied Piper, Puss in Boots, rat tappers, forest animals, etc.
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