Shrek Cast Descriptions – Not Just Dance Summer Camps

Storytellers

Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward, so must be bold and energetic actors.
Gender: Any
Shrek

He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he’s really just a big fellow with a big heart. Looking for an actor who is a solid singer and who is an excellent actor with comedic chops.
Gender: Male
Fiona

She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and – surprisingly – manners akin to those of a teenage boy. Must be an actress who can act, sing and dance. This is a premiere role for an experienced performer with a loveable spirit.
Gender: Female
Young and Teen Fiona

Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and must have solid singing voices.
Gender: Female
Lord Farquaad

A very short man with gargantuan ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible. We are looking for a good singer, but more importantly, a comedian who isn’t afraid of making bold choices or looking silly.
Gender: Male
Donkey

A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of “quiet time.” Looking for an experienced performer who can sing well and has a whole lot of presence and character. Must be an actor that complements Shrek well as his loyal and ever-faithful sidekick.
Gender: Male
Dragon

Looking for an actress with a lot of soul and spunk. Dragon is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. Must be a performer who has tremendous presence and has a good pop singing voice.
Gender: Female
Mama Ogre

Must be a good singer. Kicks off the show. So, we are looking for a Mama and Papa that can work well together and sounds amazing together.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Papa Ogre

Must be a good singer. Kicks off the show. So, we are looking for a Mama and Papa that can work well together and sounds amazing together.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Little Ogre

A role just right for a smaller, younger performer. He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling. Must be a good actor.
Gender: Any
Pinocchio

The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without being belied by his growing nose. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. Looking for a performer with a lot of personality who can sing well.
Gender: Male
The Three Little Pigs

Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist. Must work well together and be a fun and dynamic trio.
Gender: Any
Ugly Duckling

He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role.
Gender: Male
The Tree Bears

Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Great cameo roles. Looking for complementary group of good singers.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Wicked Witch

A great role for a young performer destined to be a character actress. She has a big personality, so we are looking for an actress who can play a big personality.
Gender: Female
Big Bad Wolf

He doesn’t need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he’s a pretty tame wolf who is reduced to wearing Little Red Ridinghood’s grandmother’s dressing gown. This is a fun role for a new actor!
Gender: Any
Gingy

A great cameo role for a young performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors. Must be an actor with great energy.
Gender: Any
Peter Pan

The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story. Looking for an actor who will have fun physicalizing the character.
Gender: Any
Captain of the Guard

This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. Must be an actor/actress who has a big, booming voice and who isn’t scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place.
Gender: Any
Knights

The Dragon’s background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon. Must be able to sing well and have some soul just like the Dragon.
Gender: Any
Dwarf

Farquaad’s comparably short and grumpy father. This is a great cameo role.
Gender: Male
Ensemble

The Fairy Tale Creatures make up the heart of the show. These characters are taken from the story books but have a bit of a comedic twist. Other standout ensemble roles include : The Guards, Duloc Performers, Puss in Boots, Rooster, Pied Piper, Rats and the Bishop. Ensemble roles like Birds, Trees, Deer, Woodland Creatures and Fairy Tale Creatures help make up the backbone of the musical. The story demands everyone jump on board as we create the hilarious and lovely world of Shrek The Musical JR.
Gender: Any