Hello! The Jersey Green Room Club are excited to announce the Shrek Auditions!
Things to consider prior to auditioning:
1) First Read Through on 3rd September 2020, followed by rehearsals starting in on Thursday 10th September 2020
2) Rehearsals will likely be Mondays & Thursday evenings [19:30 - 22:00] and Sunday all day (with a possibility of added Wednesday rehearsals closer to December 2020) [Timings TBC]
3) Important dates: 20th December 2020 - 9 January 2021 (those auditioning must be available on these dates)
4) 16 Performances in total, dates & times below:
Show 1 - Saturday 26 December 2020 - 14:30 Show 2 - Sunday 27 December 2020 - 12:30 Show 3 - Sunday 27 December 2020 - 17:30 Show 4 - Monday 28 December 2020 - 19:30 Show 5 - Tuesday 29 December 2020 - 19:30 Show 6 -Wednesday 30 December 2020 - 19:30 Show 7 - Friday 1 January 2021 - 17:00 Show 8 -Saturday 2 January 2021 - 12:30 Show 9 - Saturday 2 January 2021 17:30 Show 10 - Sunday 3 January 2021 - 12:30 Show 11 - Sunday 3 January 2021 - 17:30 Show 12 -Tuesday 5 January 2021 - 19:30 Show 13 - Wednesday 6 January 2021- 19:30 Show 14 - Thursday 7 January 2021 - 19:30 Show 15 - Friday 8 January 2021 - 19:30 Show 16 - Saturday 9 January 2021 - 12:30
Cast will not be required on 24th , 25th, 31st December 2020, or 4th January 2021
*Please note that the minimum age to audition is 11 years old*
If you are interested in auditioning, you MUST register your interest. Please click on the button below 'click here to reserve your audition space'
Please see audition information and character specification below:
Please note that all songs are accessible on www.youtube.com The production team asks all auditionees to prepare the songs listed for the character(s) you are interested in auditioning for.
For Ensemble, please prepare 'I'm a Believer'
Everyone will be dancing to I'm a Believer, so please listen to the song and familiarise yourself with it.
You will be required to become a Jersey Green Room Club member at auditions:
Adults: £30 14-21 & Students: £15:00 Under 14's: Free (parent / guardian to join)
Audition & Membership forms will be provided on the day of auditions.
Please arrive 30 minutes before auditions to compelte an audition and membership form and make payment.
All auditions will be held at The Jersey Green Room Club (14 1/2 Val Plaisant, St Helier, JE3 4TA (Opposite St Thomas Church - the big green doors)
Danielle, Ryan & Luke look forward to welcoming you at the auditions. We know its going to be SHREK-TACULAR.
Latest information is posted on our Facebook page @JerseyGreenRoomClub www.facebook.com/JerseyGreenRoomClub
Should you have any queries, please contact us at JGRCSHREK@gmail.com Good Luck! Danielle, Ryan & Luke x
Shrek Audition Information
Principle auditions (Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, Dragon):
Group 1
Date: Saturday 6 June 2020 Time: 15:30 - 18:30 Song: Who I'd Be (Shrek, Donkey & Lord Farquaad) Song: I know its Today (Fiona & Dragon) Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
Group 2
Date: Sunday 7 June 2020 Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Song: Who I'd Be (Shrek, Donkey & Lord Farquaad) Song: know its Today (Fiona & Dragon) Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
Young Ensemble [11-17 years old] (Fairytale Creatures, Young Fiona & Shrek, Teen Fiona, Gingy & Pinocchio)
Group 1
Date: Sunday 7 June 2020 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Song: I'm a Believer Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
Group 2
Date: Sunday 7 June 2020 Time: 12:30 - 14:30 Song: I'm a Believer Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
NB: Parents /Guardians - Please note that you will not be able to stay in the audition room, however will be able to stay in the waiting room (next door to the audition room). The production team and audition panel are all safeguarding trained.
Adult Ensemble [18 years old and above] (Fairytale Creatures,Duloc Dancers, Tapping Mice, Mama & Papa Ogre)
Group 1
Date: Monday 8 June 2020 Time: 19:00 - 22:00 Song: I'm a Believer Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
Group 2
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2020 Time: 19:30 - 22:30 Song: I'm a Believer Dancing: (I'm a Believer) You will be taught a routine, so please bring comfortable clothing, appropriate foot wear, and water!) [if you can Tap Dance, and have tap shoes - please bring them along]
Recall dates:
Please note that not everyone will require a recall. If you are not recalled, this does not automatically mean that you have been unsuccessful in the role you auditioned for and does not mean that you are automatically unsuccessful within the SHREK company. However, please be aware of the below recall dates and time:
Saturday 13 June 2020 at 15:30 - 18:30 for Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
Sunday 14 June 2020 at 10:00 - 12:00 for Lord Farquaad & Dragon
Sunday 14 June 2020 at 13:30 - 15:00 for Young & Teen Fiona's
Sunday 14 June 2020 at 16:00 - 17:00 for Pinocchio
Recall songs:
All: 'Who I'd Be' Shrek: 'When Words Fail' Fiona: 'Morning Person' Donkey: 'Don't Let Me Go' Lord Farquaad: 'The Ballad Farquaad' Dragon: 'Forever'
Script work will be provided on the day of recalls.
Offers will commence Week Commencing Monday 15 June 2020.
SHREK Character Specification
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
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 princess 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. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B2
Dragon(s) 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
Young Fiona Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.
Teen Fiona Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.
Ensemble The Fairy Tale Creatures make up the heart of the show. These characters are taken from the story books but have a bit of a comedic twist. They will be proficient singers but most importantly, great actors. These roles include:
Mama Ogre
Good role for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence.
Papa Ogre
Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence.
Little Ogre
A role just right for a smaller, younger performer. He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling.
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 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: E3
Gingy
The Voice of Gingy Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: B3
The Three Little Pigs
Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist.
Ugly Duckling
S/He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role.
The Three Bears
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear.
Wicked Witch
She has a big personality!
Big Bad Wolf
He's a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood's grandmother's dressing gown.
Peter Pan
The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story.
Captain Of The Guard
Has inherent strength and authority. 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.
Other characters include: White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice, Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Rats