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 fairytale 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 Shreks swamp by returning the Fairytale Creatures to their homes. In a desperate attempt to regain his swamps hermetic peace, Shrek enters the world for the first time in his life. He travels to Princess Fionas 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 ogres dismay, Fiona is very different from what he expected a princess to be. She may even provoke Shreks most novel experience yet: Love. With dazzling sets, whimsical puppetry, high-energy dance numbers, and laughs by the minute, Shrek the Musical transforms the contemporary childrens book and popular animated feature film into a stage musical that is sure to entertain and make audiences believers in happy endings for all
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SHREK JR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
STORY TELLERS
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.
Gender: Any Age 10 - 16
SHREK
He may be a big, scary and green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, hes just a big fellow with a big heart. Solid singer but actor with excellent comedic timing.
Gender: Male Age: 16 18+
FIONA
There is more to Fiona than her stereotypical image as a princess. She is audacious with a wonderful sense of humour and a real tomboy. She has to have a strong, excellent singing voice, can act and dance.
Gender: Female Age 16- 18+
YOUNG FIONA
Younger version of Fiona with solid singing voice. Will double as fairy tale character for remainder of show
Gender: Female Age 7 10
TEEN FIONA
As above
Gender: Female Age 10 14
LORD FARQUAARD
A challenging role for an actor prepared to perform on his knees throughout the show. Requires a good singer and comedian who isnt afraid to make bold choices and looking silly
Gender: Male Age 14 16
DONKEY
A brash loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of Quiet time. Experienced actor who can sing well and has a whole lot of presence and character. Actor must complement Shrek well as his loyal side-kick.
Gender: Male or female Age 14 - 18+
DRAGON
Needs a girl with a lot of soul and spunk. She is a fire-breathing dragon but finds surprising love in Donkey. Strong performer with a good pop singing voice. Could double as Mama Ogre
Gender: Female Age 14 18+
MAMA AND PAPA OGRE
Characters that open the show so need energy and presence. Double as fairy tale characters for the rest of the show
Genders: Male and female Ages 14 18+
LITTLE OGRE
No lines but is important to the storytelling. Will double as a fairy tale character for the rest of the show or possible Dwarf.
Gender: Any Age 7 10
PINOCCHIO
A natural leader among the fairy tale characters. Lots of personality and can sing well
Gender: Any Age 7 - 16
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Fun role for young actors. Must all be the same age
Gender: Any Age 7 -14
THE UGLY DUCKLING
A fun comedic role for a less experienced performer
Gender: Any Age 7 16
THE THREE BEARS
Great cameo roles for young performers who have little experience but make a complementary group
Gender: Male, Female, Any Age 14 18 and 7 10
THE WICKED WITCH
Has a big personality the role requires a character actress
Gender: Female Age 14 18
BIG BAD WOLF
A tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Grandmas nightie. Fun role for less experienced actor
Gender: Any 14 16
GINGY
Needs an actor with great energy
Gender: Any Age 10 -16
PETER PAN
Can be a boy or girl
Gender: Any Age 10 16
CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
Just needs a big booming, bossy voice!
Gender: Any Age 14 18
KNIGHTS
The Dragons background singers. Must sing well
Gender: Any Ages 7 18
DWARF
Farqufaads Dad. Good role for a young performer
Gender: Male Age 7 10
ENSEMBLE
There are standout roles for males and females of all ages including those doubling with their primary role:
Guards
Duloc Performers (good dancers)
Puss in Boots
Pied Piper
Rats (good dancers)
The Bishop
For younger newcomers to the stage there are the opportunities to feature as birds, deer, woodland creatures anything our imagination can conjure up!!