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bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School is thrilled to announce auditions for DreamWorks’ Shrek The Musical—a larger-than-life fairy tale adventure taking center stage at bergenPAC from July 31st - August 3rd, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring performers ages 10-25 to take part in a high-caliber production that has launched countless young artists onto Broadway, TV, and film!

 

This year’s production marks the return of bergenPAC Executive Director Alexander R. Diaz to the director’s seat. Diaz, who originally launched bergenPAC’s renowned summer musical program in 2011 as its Creative Director for Education, brings a wealth of experience to the role. His creative production career includes performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Boston Pops, and even the White House, as well as extensive work in arts education and professional theater.

 

Joining Diaz’s stellar creative team is Kirsten Lane as choreographer and Glenn Gordon as music director, ensuring a production filled with show-stopping performances and unforgettable moments.

 

Performance Dates: Thursday, 7/31 (7pm) | Saturday, 8/2 (1pm & 5pm) | Sunday, 8/3 (2pm)

Auditions

AUDITION INFORMATION:

1) Come in person to an Open Call date, below -OR--  2) Upload & Submit your video!

 

For Open Call Auditions:

  • Saturday, May 3rd | 11- 4 PM
  • Wednesday, May 14th | 4-8pm

To Submit your video:

  • Upload an unedited 2-minute video singing one of the following songs:
    • "Big Bright Beautiful World"- Shrek
    • "I Know It's Today"- Fiona
    • "Forever"- Dragon

....Not feeling any of those songs? Feel free to perform 1 song that makes you feel your most confident!

Callbacks will take place by invitation only: May 21 & May 22 | 4-8pm

Deadline to submit your video: May 16, 2025.

UPLOAD YOUR AUDITION VIDEO

Schedule

PERFORMANCES
Performances will take place on bergenPAC's Taub Stage:

  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 2nd (1 p.m. & 5 p.m)
  • Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 at 2 p.m.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin Monday, June 30 and run Monday-Saturday from 11 am - 6 p.m. The specific rehearsal schedules will be announced.

Character Breakdown

Character Breakdown (Below) ... 

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: All ages

Vocal range top: G#4

Vocal range bottom: A2


Princess 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: All ages

Vocal range top: G6

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:  All ages

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: C3


Lord Farquaad

The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess 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. Doubles as GUARD in swamp and KNIGHT in "Forever".

Gender: male

Age:  All ages

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. Doubles as MAMA BEAR and DULOC PERFORMER

Gender: female

Age:  All ages

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. Doubles as WICKED WITCH and BLUEBIRD.

Gender: female

Age:  All ages

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. Doubles as DULOC PERFORMER and KNIGHT in "Forever".

Gender: male

Age:  All ages

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: E3


Wolf

Famous adversary of Little Red Riding Hood. Doubles as THELONIUS, DULOC PERFORMER, KNIGHT in "Forever", BISHOP, GRUMPY DWARF.

Gender: male

Age:  All ages

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

Age:  All ages


Young Company 1

Pig #1, Duloc Performer, Spinning Antelope (A La Lion King)

Gender: any

Age:  All ages


Young Company 2

Pig #2, Duloc Performer

Gender: any

Age:  All ages


Young Company 3

Pig #3, Duloc Performer

Gender: any

Age:  All ages


Young Company 4

Peter Pan, Duloc Performer, Teen Fiona

Gender: female

Age:  All ages


Young Company 5

Ugly Duckling, Duloc Performer, Knight

Gender: any

Age:  All ages


Young Company 6

Baby Bear, Duloc Performer, Young Fiona

Gender: female

Age:  All ages

For more information, email bpacpas.shrek25@gmail.com.