Audition Information
Dates for 2026 Auditions
Attend one of the two general audition sessions at Squalicum High School, 3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham:
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Friday, May 29, 6:00–9:00pm
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Saturday, May 30, 10:00am–1:00pm
Callbacks, as needed, will be Sunday, May 31, 10:00am–1:00pm
Singing
You will sing at auditions! Prepare up to one minute of a song, preferably something from a contemporary musical (but not Shrek, please!).
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Bring a recorded instrumental track on your phone or other device (no a capella singing)
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You will be invited one at a time into the audition room to perform your song (and monologue---see below) in front of the directors and production team
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Plan to stay for the entire time slot
Acting
Auditions will involve some acting! Prepare a one-minute monologue. This can be from a show, film, play, TV show—whatever you like (but not Shrek, please!).
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Memorization is strongly encouraged
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You will be invited one at a time into the audition room to perform your monologue (and song) in front of the directors and production team
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Plan to stay for the entire time slot
Dancing
We will do some dancing at auditions! You’ll learn a short combination of moves, led by our choreographers.
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We will do this part in groups
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We’re not necessarily looking for trained dancers—do your best and have fun!
Callbacks (as needed)
Callbacks are scheduled after auditions and serve as a way for directors to see more of some people—for lots of reasons!—than they were able to see in general auditions.
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If you're not asked to callbacks, it doesn't mean you're not in the show!
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If you're asked to callbacks, the directors will send you a short portion of a song from the show to prepare, which you'll sing in a group setting
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Callbacks will also involve cold readings from the script and a learning a short dance combination, both with your fellow auditioners
**Advance Callback Materials**
After our upcoming two days of general auditions, some auditioners will be offered a callback; if you are not called back it doesn't mean you're not in the show! If you are invited to callbacks, you will do some cold readings from the script (materials given at callbacks), and perform a few short cuts from some songs, which you will need to prepare ahead of time.
Callbacks will take place on Sunday, May31, but won't be announced until Saturday, May 30. Since the timing is such a short turnaround, we wanted to make these musical materials available early so you have more time with them.
If you are called back, we will email you and ask you to be familiar with some of specific cuts listed in the link below (each is about 60 seconds long), depending on who we'd like you to audition for at callbacks.
We have provided you with several resources per character: an instrumental accompaniment (mp3) cut, the vocal score (pdf), and the vocal track (to give you a sense of how the song sounds, but we'll ask you to perform to the instrumental track).
You can access all of these materials at the link below (all are also downloadable so you can put them on your personal devices if you want to).
email us with any problems!! squalicummti@gmail.com
SHREK
Character Breakdown
**All genders and ages refer to characters. We value diversity and inclusion in casting.**
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: G5
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. (Note: This character's costume is designed for the actor to perform on their knees. Kneepads will be as cushy as possible, but actor must be comfortable performing on knees, fyi!)
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.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Gingy
A gingerbread cookie initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. May be a puppet, a costumed actor, or both!
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
So Many Ensemble Roles!!
These are just some named ensemble characters in the script: Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Teen Fiona; Mama and Papa Ogre; Angry Mob; Duloc Dancers; Guards; Knights; Pied Piper; Dancing Rats; Bishop. This show has a lot of great ensemble roles and solo singing opportunities!