Mark your calendars for
Upcoming Audition Dates
For 2025-2026 Season!
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GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
– Auditions will be held at The Henegar Center; 625 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne FL 32901.
– The Henegar is an equal opportunity theatre and we encourage performers of all ethnicities to audition. Please do not disqualify yourself on the basis of type, race, or physicality.
– Every volunteer actor, 16 & Up, will receive a travel stipend at the end of each MainStage show’s run.
– The Henegar Center, when needed, will offer Equity guest contracts to members of the union and professional Actors.
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– For a faster and more convenient experience, you may choose to book a guaranteed audition appointment time. To secure a time slot for either day please email auditions@henegar.org.
– Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of auditions!
– Music from the show, scenes, or choreography will be taught the night of auditions. Vocal sides will be sent in advance of the audition date, and after we’ve confirmed your appointment.
– Actors may be asked to attend a callback after their audition.
– Some ensemble roles may be required to understudy lead roles
– For additional information please email auditions@henegar.org.
Thank you and hope to see you at the theatre!
SHREK: THE MUSICAL
Director: Jared Sierra
Vocal Director: Karen Monks
Choreographer: Benjamin Bogen
Audition Info:
(Adult and Young Adult Vocalists/Actors/Dancers/Puppeteers)
Sunday, March 8th (6pm-10pm)
Monday, March 9th (5pm-10pm)
Rehearsal Dates: Mar 29th – May 7th
Rehearsals are generally Sunday through Thursday evenings 6:30pm-10:30pm
(Mandatory Tech Week: May 3rd – May7th)
Performance Dates: May 8th – May 31st (Friday- 8:00pm show, Saturday- 2:00pm & 8:00pm shows, Sunday- 2:00pm show) *NOTE* We may add additional performances including Thursday evenings at a later date.
Location: The Henegar Center; 625 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne FL 32901
For a faster and more convenient experience, you are strongly encouraged to book a guaranteed audition appointment. Anyone auditioning without a scheduled appointment will be seen in the next available time slot. *NOTE* Walk-ups may experience a much longer wait time.
To secure a time slot for your audition, please email auditions@henegar.org with your SATB vocal part, preferred date and time, and performer headshot.
In person auditions will have first consideration of casting; however, performers traveling further than 90 miles from The Henegar may submit a virtual audition. If you would like to submit a virtual audition please submit a Headshot, Theatre Resume, a Vocal Selection from the show, and Dance Reel (if applicable) by Saturday, March 7th. Please include if there are any specific roles you’d like to be considered for, if you would be willing to accept any other role, if you have any conflicts throughout the run, and if you would require housing if available.
Every eligible actor 16 and up will receive a paid travel stipend at the end of the show’s run. The Henegar Center, when needed, will offer equity guest contracts to members of the union and contracts for professional actors. The Henegar is an Equal Opportunity Theatre, and we encourage performers of all ethnicities to audition. Please do not disqualify yourself on the basis of type, race, or physicality.
Music from the show, scenes, or choreography will be taught at the night of auditions. Some performers may be asked to attend callbacks on the same night of their audition. Vocal sides will be sent in advance of the audition date, and after we’ve confirmed your appointment.
LIST OF CHARACTERS
*Please note, the role of Lord Farquad has been cast*
Shrek – Vocal Range – (G#4 -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. Seeking performer who can speak with a Scottish accent. Must be comfortable performing in heavy prosthetic makeup while dancing and potentially arriving for an earlier call time during the performance run to sit through a longer, involved make-up process. (Able to play 25 to 45)
Princess Fiona – Vocal Range – (G6-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. Seeking performer with tap experience. (Able to play 20 – 30)
Donkey – Vocal Range – (C3-B4)
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 optimistic with heart. Seeking a male or female BIPOC (Able to play 20 to 35)
Dragon – Vocal Range – (F3-Eb5)
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. May double as other roles. (Able to play 25-45)
Gingy – Vocal Range – (B3-C#3)
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. Doubles as other roles.(Able to play 20 – 40)
Pinocchio – Vocal Range – (E3-F#4)
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. May double as other roles. (Able to play 20 – 40)
Wolf – Vocal Range – (E3-F#4)
Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood. Doubles as other roles. (Able to play 20-40)
Ensemble
Seeking Strong Vocalists, Dancers, Puppeteers to portray 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); Shrek’s Parents; Fiona’s Parents; Angry Mob; Happy People; Duloc Dancers; Guards; Knights; Tap Dancing Rats; Puppeteers.
Young Performers
Young Fiona
Youngest Version of Fiona. Doubles as other roles. (Able to play 7-12)
Teenage Fiona
Middle version of Fiona, Doubles as other roles. (Able to play 13-18)
Young Shrek
Young version of Shrek. Doubles as other roles. Must be comfortable with prosthetic makeup. (Able to play 7-12)