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 Princess Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. Speaks with a Scottish accent.

Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range top: G#4 | Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Fiona

The beautiful princess of Far Far Away who 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.

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.

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. Performer will be entirely on knees with padding.

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.

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.

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.

Age: 20 to 40 | Vocal range top: F#4 | Vocal range bottom: E3

 

Papa Ogre

Shrek's father.

Age: 30 to 45 | Vocal range top: E4 | Vocal range bottom: F#3

 

Mama Ogre

Shrek's mother.

Age: 30 to 45 | Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range bottom: F#3

 

King Harold

Fiona's father.

Age: 30 to 45 | Vocal range top: E4 | Vocal range bottom: D3

 

Queen Lillian

Fiona's mother.

Age: 30 to 45 | Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range bottom: D4

 

Little Shrek

Age: 7-12

 

Young Fiona

Age: 7-12 | Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: B3

 

Teen Fiona

Age: 13-19 | Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: A3

 

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; Bishop; Pied Piper; Thelonius

Age: 16+

 

Must be strong singers and dancers, with the ability to take on a range of featured speaking roles.