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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
Playing 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. Tap ability is preferred.
Gender: Female
Playing 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
Playing 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
Playing 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
Playing 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. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Gender: Female
Playing 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.
Gender: Male
Playing Age: Teens to 40s
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
Dancers
Will dance in a number of scenes including Duloc Citizens, Dragon Skeletons, Dancing Rats, Blind Mice.
Young Shrek
Young Shrek is in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World”. May double as Grumpy dwarf.
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 7 to 13
Vocal Range: Any
Young Fiona
Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Baby Bear.
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 8 to 11
Vocal Range: Soprano with strong belt
Teen Fiona
Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as a fairytale creature.
Gender: Female
Age: 11-16
Vocal Range: Soprano with strong belt
Three Little Pigs
Fairytale creatures with solo / trio work in “Story of My Life,” “Freak Flag” and “This is Our Story.”
Gender: Males
Playing Age: 15+
Vocal Range: Tenors or Baritones with ability to sing tight harmony and German Accent
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
Dancers
Will dance in a number of scenes including Duloc Citizens, Dragon Skeletons, Dancing Rats, Blind Mice.
