Open Auditions for Shrek the Musical

Save the dates for Shrek the Musical Open Auditions! Open to all performers ages 4 to 18!

You do not have to take classes or lessons with us to be in the shows. Just come jump in! We feature each performer with the skills they currently have.

Need help preparing for auditions? Come attend the Audition Master Classes.

Wed. March  11, 2026

from 6-7:30 pm Vocal Audition Master Class,

7:30-9 pm Dance Audition Master Class.

$20 per class register on DSP anytime.

Wed. March 11 at 9 pm Early Auditions for those that cannot attend regular auditions.

Audition Schedule

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3-6 pm Open Auditions Ages 10+

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2-3 pm Mandatory Parent Meeting (at the Academy or on zoom)

3-5 pm Open Auditions Ages 4-9
6-8 pm Callbacks for all ages by invitation

See Preliminary rehearsal schedule here soon.

Please use this link to fill out the cast enrollment form. You will not be considered for a role until it is completed. Additional paper audition forms here will be available at the front desk at auditions or you can bring a printed out copy with you to auditions.

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Audition Info:

Performers that only want to be in the ensemble and do not want to have a solo or lead part need only sign up. We are a “no cuts” group. Every performer gets a part. We are planning on two casts (one younger and the other older) if possible. If we have 50 or less cast members we may only do two performances (one for each cast). 60 or more cast members and we will do four performances (two for each cast).

*IF YOU MISS IN PERSON AUDITIONS, we encourage you to submit a video audition with your singing and dancing abilities and other skill sets. State your name, age, and which roles you would like to be considered for, sing a cappella or with a voice off track for 30-60 seconds, then if you can dance please add one minute of your best moves. If you can tumble, tap, do color guard, or have other skills that we could use in the show be sure to include those. Edit everything together in one video and email [email protected] with the YouTube link or mp4 file.
Video Submissions will accepted until March 13, 2026 by 9 pm.

​CAST LIST ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE on Top Billing Entertainment’s Instagram Live Tuesday, March 17 at 7 pm .

What to Expect At Auditions:

Performers will audition by their sign in number order. Please sign in when you arrive to receive a number at the front desk. Headshots are not needed as will take a picture of you when you receive your number.
Singing Auditions for performers that want a lead role or featured solo. Prepare 16 bars (about 30 seconds) of a Broadway or Disney song in the style of the show to sing a cappella. You are welcome to sing from the show. No karaoke tracks and an accompanist will not be available, please plan to sing a cappella.
Dance Auditions – performers will learn a routine and dance in small groups. They are welcome to show us any special skills at this time as well. (Tumbling, tap dance, etc.)
Auditions and rehearsals are at 165 N. Glendora Ave Suite A, Glendora, CA 91741
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Rehearsals:
March-June on Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm, then in June-July move to Thurs-Fri 6-9 pm and/or Sat-Sun 1-6 pm as needed. Not every cast member is called to every rehearsal. Cast members under 10 years old are usually done at 8 pm or earlier. See a preliminary rehearsal schedule here soon.
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Performances:
Currently scheduled for July 17-19, 2026 at Bonita Center for the Arts

What You Get:
1) Over 100 hours of dance, voice, and acting instruction during rehearsal time with nationally award-winning directors and choreographers ($30,000 value – if the average rate for a babysitter is $15 an hour, then the hours parents can spend doing other things while the kids are at rehearsals is automatically worth $1,500.)
2) A fully staged Broadway style musical – full set and backdrops as well as professional costumes and props are provided for each performer ($30,000 value)
3) Four performances and rehearsals at a professional theater venue ($40,000 value).
4) 15 face microphones for lead and principal performers ($10,000 value) or studio audio recording and editing for the film production.
5) Professional accompaniment tracks ($1,000 value)
6) Scripts and rehearsal tracks for each performer, as well as access to rehearsal videos of every dance rehearsal ($2,000 value)
7) Team building exercises and family hang out nights for cast members
8) Award nominations for individual performers and the entire cast including National Youth Arts and the American Prize competitions
9) Memories of being in an amazing stage show (priceless)
Total value of this show is over $114,500!

Costs & Deadlines:
Please attend the mandatory parent meeting before the auditions to get the full details.
-Each family is required to do 10 volunteer hours during rehearsals and work at least two shows during the show weekend as well as help load all show items into storage after the last show.
-Each family will be required to purchase 20 tickets in addition to the monthly tuition payments and volunteer hours.
-Scholarships and financial aid are available for work trade and by need. Scholarship applications must be turned in to the front desk by the 2nd rehearsal day. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Participation Tuition Per Month (March-July)
For Ensemble Ages 4-9 $125
For Ensemble Ages 10-18 $135
For Featured Characters & Lead Dancers All Ages $145
For Principal Characters All Ages $155
For Lead Characters All Ages $175

• Other Costs
  •$40 Material Fee per performer (Cast Shirt, Scripts, Rehearsal Videos, Online Resources)
  •$35 Yearly Registration Fee per performer (includes digital headshot & a TBE sticker)
  •$55 Media Fee per family (includes all show videos and photos)
  •Show tickets $16-$41 each tiered seating
  •Cast t-shirts for family and friends $25
  •Refundable deposit check when costumes are returned and all show weekend duties are completed (amount is determined by the role of the cast member)
  •10 pre-show service hours per family and two show day volunteer duties as well as load out from the theater to the storage unit on Sunday afternoon after the last show are required of each family.
  •Each family is required to sell or buy 20 show tickets
  •Each family is required to attend two out of the three mandatory parent meetings
  •If a family does not complete the volunteer hours required, forgets to enter their hours correctly in the tracking form, or does not sell 20 tickets then a buy out fee of $17 per service hour or unsold ticket will be added to their DSP account after the close of the show. Normal late fees will apply for any non-payment.
  •Pre-Show Volunteer Hours Bypass Fee – $170 per family
  •Show Volunteer Bypass Fee – $170 per family
  •VIP Package $100 (purchase tickets 2 weeks early & access to the TBE Video Vault)
  •There will be a $300 re-blocking fee for any principals or leads who decide to quit the show.
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  Additional Costs:
  You will be required to provide your own dance shoes, costume shoes, dance undergarments (including tights, bloomers, tan camisole for girls/bike shorts and socks for boys), stage make-up, face paint and hair supplies.
  Tickets to the performances cost $16-$41 and are not included in the tuition fee

​Staff:

• Produced by Kristina Keener Ivy
• Directed by Kristina Keener Ivy
• Assistant Directed by Jane McClure
• Musically Directed by Amanda Rueda
• Choreographed by Kristina Keener Ivy & TBE Staff

Questions: (626) 963-1300 or [email protected]

Roles Available: Please note there will be a junior high and senior high cast

 

Lead Roles

Shrek – Male, 13-18, Baritone/Tenor (A2–G#4), physical comedy, character acting, dialect preferred (comfortable kissing).
Princess Fiona – Female, 13-18, Mezzo/Soprano (F3–G5), strong belt, comedy, tap preferred (comfortable kissing).
Donkey – Any gender, 12-18, Tenor/High Baritone (C3–B4), high-energy comedy, improv, riffing.
Lord Farquaad – Any gender, 13-18, Alto/Baritone (B2–D5), strong comedy, performs on knees, character voice.

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Principal Roles

Dragon (1-3 performers) – Female, 11-18, Powerful Mezzo/Belt (F3–Eb5), diva presence, strong vocals.
Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy – Any gender, Any age, Soprano/Mezzo (G3–C#5), character voice, comedy.
Pinocchio – Any gender, Any age, Tenor (E3–F#4), nasal character voice, movement.
Young Fiona – Female, 6–12, Soprano (B3–C5), strong singer, stage presence.
Teen Fiona – Female, 10–15, Mezzo (B3–C5), strong acting, harmonies.

Big Bad Wolf – Any gender, Any age, Baritone/Tenor, character voice, movement.
Three Little Pigs (1, 2, 3) – Any gender, Any age, Tenor/Baritone, German accent preferred, comedy.

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Featured Roles

Papa Ogre – Male, Adult, Ensemble vocal, character acting.
Mama Ogre – Female, Adult, Ensemble vocal, character acting.
King Harold – Male, Adult, Ensemble, comedic acting.
Queen Lillian – Female, Adult, Ensemble, regal presence.
Bishop – Any gender, Adult, Ensemble vocal, character acting.
Captain of the Guards – Any gender, Teen–Adult, Ensemble, movement/authority presence.
Pied Piper – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble, tap preferred.
Young Shrek – Male/Any gender, 8–12, Ensemble, young actor with strong presence.

Three Bears (Papa, Mama, Baby) – All genders, Any age, Ensemble vocals, movement, character acting.
Wicked Witch – Female, Any age, Mezzo, comedy.
Ugly Duckling – Any gender, Any age, Soprano/Mezzo, expressive character acting.
Peter Pan – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocal, movement, character voice.
Fairy Godmother  – Female, Any age, Soprano/Mezzo, comedy.
Humpty Dumpty – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocal, comedy.
Mad Hatter – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocal, comedy/movement.
White Rabbit – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocal, strong movement.
Miss Muffet – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble, character moment.

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Lead Dancers

Duloc Dancers/Guards – Any gender, any age, Strong movement, precision choreography.
Skeletons– Any gender, any age, Strong movement, precision choreography.
Tap Rats – Any gender, any age, Tap required

Color Guard Magic – Any gender, any age, color guard skills required

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Ensemble

Duloc Citizens – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocals, comedic character movement.
Knights – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocals, basic stage combat preferred.
Forest Creatures – Any gender, Any age, Ensemble vocals, big character acting.