Auditions

Audition details

All are welcome to audition for CCP. For this production we are seeking performers age 8 and up.

Preparing for auditions

• NEW! Sign up for an audition time – details to follow
• Prepare a 30 to 45 second segment of song that fits the style of the show and showcases your voice well.
• An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your music, in your key, clearly marking your start and end point for the pianist, printed double-sided and in a 3-ring binder. Please do not staple your music. You may also bring a recording of your accompaniment queued up to where you are starting your selection. A Bluetooth speaker will be available.
• Be aware that you may be asked to sing or read a selection from the show at auditions and/or callbacks.
• Come prepared for movement at callbacks.
• You will be asked to complete an actor agreement. Please bring a performance resume if you have one. If under age 18, a parent signature is required on the Actor Agreement.
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to auditions. Parents of children under the age of 12 will be strongly encouraged to participate in the show either on stage or chaperoning children offstage.
• Bring a listing of all your potential rehearsal conflicts for May and June.
• Bring a headshot. A simple selfie is all that is needed.
• In-person auditions are preferred however, if necessary, you may submit a video audition to mail@crossplayers.org by Monday, March 30 at 9:00 p.m.
  

Rehearsals:

• Beginning in late April/early May, rehearsals will generally be held Sunday through Thursday in the Osseo/Maple Grove area.
• All cast members must be available to participate in all tech week rehearsals June 13-17.
• All cast members will be asked to contribute a $30 activity fee.
  

Performances:

• Town Green Amphitheater in Maple Grove
  • June 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m.
  • June 21 at 5:00 p.m.
    

Synopsis of Characters

We are looking to cast 20-30 actors to fill the following roles and ensemble.

Character	Voice part	Description
Shrek	Vocal range: G#4 to A2	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 50
Fiona	Vocal range: G5 to F3	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 40
Donkey	Vocal range: B4 to C3	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 40
Lord Farquaad	Vocal range: D5 to B2	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. Gender: male Age: 40 to 60
Dragon	Vocal range: Eb5 to F3	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 50
Gingy	Vocal range: C#5 to B3	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. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40
Pinocchio	Vocal range: F#4 to E3	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
Ensemble	SATB	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 Age 8 and up.