Shrek the Musical - Fort Worth, TX EPA (11.07.26)
TYA $658 weekly minimum
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, please go to: https://signup.com/go/WqPXXGT . If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. See breakdown for instructions.
CONTRACT
TYA
$658 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in SHREK THE MUSICAL (See breakdown).
Casa Mañana encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
PREPARATION
Please prepare short song in style of show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring headshot and resume stapled back to back. Callbacks, if warranted, will be on the same day and may include cold readings and movement.
LOCATION
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3042
Holding room - Studio B
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
BJ Cleveland (Director)
Laura Strawser (Choreographer)
Matthew Stern (Music Director)
Wally Jones (Executive Producer)
OTHER DATES
Dance callback - Same Day 5pm-6pm
Rehearsals Start: 01/09/2027
Show Opens: 01/22/2027
Show Closes: 02/14/2027
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Video Submission Instructions:
If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions, you may submit a virtual audition
Please submit your headshot (PDF or JPEG), Resume (PDF) a Dance Reel (YouTube link) and video audition to: [email protected].
Please prepare a 16–32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show (YouTube link)
Please include a slate at the beginning of your video and indicate whether or not you have local housing in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Video submissions are due by November 7, 2026, at 6pm CT.
SEEKING:
[Shrek] 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. Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: G#4, Vocal range bottom: A2
[Princess Fiona] 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. Gender: Female, Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: G6, Vocal range bottom: F3
[Donkey] 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. Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 35, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: C3
[Lord Farquaad] The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes 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. Doubles as GUARD in swamp and KNIGHT in "Forever". Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: B2
[Dragon] 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. Doubles as MAMA BEAR and DULOC PERFORMER Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: F3
[Gingy] 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. Doubles as WICKED WITCH and BLUEBIRD. Gender: Female, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: C#5, Vocal range bottom: B3
[Pinocchio] 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. Doubles as DULOC PERFORMER and KNIGHT in "Forever". Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: E3
[Wolf] Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood. Doubles as THELONIUS, DULOC PERFORMER, KNIGHT in "Forever", BISHOP, GRUMPY DWARF. Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: E3
[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
Listing sourced from Playbill. Submit directly with the company — Playwright Co isn't involved in casting decisions.