AUDITION
open call AUDITIONS: SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2026 at 6:30pm
CALLBACKS (by invitation only): SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2026 at 6:30pm
Auditions are open to performers, grade 3 and above (as of Fall 2026). Please arrive with your completed audition form, resume (head shot optional), and audition fee. Be dressed to dance and prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song that best showcases your range and ability. See FAQ below for more info!
Shrek will rehearse Tuesday/Thursday/Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons beginning September 2026. Performances run October 23-25th, 2026.
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at the Raymond J. Brosel Performing Arts Center at 1000 Holly Oak Drive. Voorhees, NJ 08043
There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee due at the time of your audition. Upon acceptance of your role, we do require a $125 production fee to help defray some of the costs of production. Accessible performance opportunities are central to our mission- see FAQ below for more info.
Director/Choreographer- Sandi Makofsky
Vocal Director- Ben Reim
Producer- Karen Nicholson
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Be dressed to dance and prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song that best showcases your range and ability. An accompanist will not be provided, please bring a downloaded instrumental track. A Bluetooth speaker and CD player will be provided. A cappella auditions are discouraged.
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Please arrive early so that you can check in before the audition begins. We ask that you have your completed audition form, audition fee, and resume (head shot optional) available upon arrival. Auditions will begin promptly with a dance call, where performers will be taught a section of choreography from the show. We’ll then call you into the audition room in small groups, where you’ll first sing individually and then dance as a group. Once you’ve auditioned, you’re free to go! If we need to see more from you, we’ll invite you to attend callbacks. At callbacks, you could be asked to dance, sing, and/or read from the show.
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Nope! Our auditions are open call, all you have to do is show up! Callbacks, by invitation only, will be held on a separate date. We’ll contact you via email if our team needs to see more from you!
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We do! Reach out to the Producer to coordinate submission of a self tape in advance.
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As a non-profit, our income is derived solely from production fees, ticket/concession sales, and fundraising. We typically earn just enough from one show to fund the next. This fee helps to cover things like licensing rights, space rental, set, lighting, sound, costumes, etc. As an organization we do everything we can to keep this cost as low as possible, as providing accessible performance opportunities is central to our mission. We also offer opportunity for reimbursement of this fee through ad sales, contact the Producer directly to learn more!
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Nope! While many of our performers are experienced actors, we offer performance opportunities for all skill levels. Everyone that auditions will be cast in the production, and our seasoned directing team will ensure you’re cast in the role best fit for you. Whether you’re new to theatre or returning from a hiatus, this is the perfect place to jump in!
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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
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 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: 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
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
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
Age: 20 to 40
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; Rats
Additional questions? Feel free to reach out!
Karen Nicholson, Producer
karen@voorheestheatre.org