Imagination Theater Audition
Notice
Shrek The Musical
Directed by Peter
Wolfe Choreography by Maggie
Bush Vocal Direction by Jerri Myers
1. Vocal Requirements for all
auditioners:
·
Ensemble Roles.
Auditioners for ensemble roles will be asked to sing a musical theater
type song of their choice. Song choice
may be from Shrek or any other show.
Some ensemble auditioners may be asked to sing in a falsetto voice.
·
Young and Teen Fiona. Auditioners for Young Fiona or Teen Fiona are expected to
sing the Young Fiona and Teen Fiona portions of “I Know It’s Today” from the show.
·
Adult Fiona.
Adult Fiona auditioners are expected to prepare 2 vocal pieces from the
show:
(1) The Adult Fiona portion of “I Know It’s Today,” and
(2) “Finale.” Through measure 60.
·
Donkey.
Auditioners for Donkey are expected to sing “Don’t Let Me Go” from the
show.
·
Lord Farquaad.
Auditioners for Lord Farquaad will be asked to sing ”What’s Up Duloc?” The song
must be sung while kneeling.
·
Shrek. Auditioners for Shrek will be asked
to sing “Who I’d Be.”
·
Voice of the Dragon.
Seeking a soulful, R and B sound.
Please prepare any suitable song.
·
All
auditioners are encouraged to become familiar with the melody and lyrics to “Freak Flag.” Memorization of the lyrics
is not necessary.
·
Auditioners
should bring their accompanying music as an electronic file on a CD, a
computer, an Ipad, or on a cell phone. A live accompanist will not be
available. A capella singing is not allowed. Lyrics must be memorized. All vocal auditions must be accompanied by a
musical backing track that does not include accompanying vocals. Appropriate backing tracks are available on
You Tube.
2. Audition
Schedule:
·
All
auditions are at Imagination Theater.
·
VOCAL
AUDITIONS ONLY FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.
o
Wednesday, April 19,
2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.
o
Bring Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos optional.
·
VOCAL
AUDITIONS ONLY FOR ADULT FIONA and CALL-BACK VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG FIONA
AND TEEN FIONA.
·
Thursday, April 20,
2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.
·
Bring Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos optional.
·
GENERAL
VOCAL, DANCE, AND READINGS AUDITIONS FOR ALL AUDITIONERS.
·
Saturday, April 22, 2017;
Check-in at 8:30am.
·
Vocal Auditions
from 9:00am to Noon. There will be a
lunch break.
·
Dance Auditions
from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
·
Cold Readings
from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
·
Auditioners
for all Ensemble Roles, Shrek, Lord Farquaad, Donkey, and Dragon will sing on
Saturday morning.
·
Bring
Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos
optional.
·
Wear
loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and suitable dance shoes for all auditions. Dancing in bare feet or sandals is not
allowed. Do not wear heavy boots.
·
Bring
water and snacks.
·
CALL-BACK
AUDITIONS BY INVITATION.
·
Sunday, April 23,2017;
1:00pm to 4:00pm
o
Will include group singing, cold
readings, and additional dancing activities
FOR
QUESTIONS E-MAIL THE DIRECTOR, Peter at:
pwolfe615@gmail.com
