Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Originally produced on Broadway by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Presented by The Levoy Theatre
Director: Domonic Barnes
Assistant Director: Jared DeShields
Music Director: Jimmy Jesberger
Choreographer: Olivia Cruz
Producer: Sean Pedrick
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 10:00am & 7:00pm
Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm
All performances will take place at The Levoy Theatre, 130 High St N, Millville, NJ 08332.
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
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
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: Any
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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
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: Any
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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: Any
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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: Any
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: E3
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
GENERAL AUDITION GUIDELINES
Headshots and resumes may be uploaded on the audition form ahead of time.
Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal and performance schedules before auditioning.
Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as specific as possible about conflicts.
Rehearsals will be scheduled to suit cast availability. Not all performers will be called to all rehearsals.
AUDITIONS: November 10 & 11, 6:00-9:30pm, by appointment at The Levoy Theatre, 130 N High St, Millville, NJ 08332.
Prepare a song of your choice in the style of the show. 32 bars or 1-1/2 minutes is enough. Please do not choose a song from Shrek.
Plan to arrive at the theater at least 10 minutes before your audition time slot.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Accepted via the audition form below. Must be received by Monday, November 10, 8:00pm.
Video submissions will be accepted via the audition form below.
Record a song of your choice in the style of the show. 32 bars or 1-1/2 minutes is enough. Please do not choose a song from Shrek.
CALLBACKS: November 12, 6:00-9:30pm, by invitation only at The Levoy Theatre, 130 High St N, Millville, NJ 08332