AUDITION BRIEF

SHREK The Musical

Brisbane 2021

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THE SHOW Based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. COMING TO BRISBANE IN 2021! PRODUCTION TEAM MUSIC JEANINE TESORI BOOK & LYRICS: DAVID LINDSAY- ABAIRE DIRECTORS: JASON MOORE AND ROB ASHFORD PRODUCER: JOHN FROST ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR JENNY SAWYER ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER JACQUI SANCHEZ MUSICAL SUPERVISOR ALAN WILLIAMS ASSOCIATE MUSICAL SUPERVISOR DAVID ROSE AU. RESIDENT DIRECTOR LUKE JOSLIN AU. MUSICAL DIRECTOR DAVE SKELTON AU. RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER CRISTINA D’AGOSTINO

APPLICATIONS Agency and self-represented artists must create a profile to register for all auditions. All audition applications must be made via the official GFO Audition Portal. No exceptions. https://registration.gordonfrostorganisation.com

DEADLINES

• Submissions close 11:59pm Friday, December 11th, 2020 • Successful applicants will receive appointment times no later than 7 days prior to auditions.

AUDITION DATES

• Brisbane Audition Date: Wednesday December 16th, 2020 • Rehearsals will commence late December 2020 in Brisbane

Please note that dates are subject to change at the producer’s discretion.

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AUDITION PREPARATION All applicants must prepare the following:

• Prepare the “Young Fiona” section of “I Know It’s Today”. The music is provided on the website.

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR AUDITION All applicants must bring the following to their audition:

• CV and Headshot

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN YOUNG PRINCESS FIONA (Young Girl) Description: (Female to play 7-10, any ethnicity) She has been locked in a tower from the age of 7 and is optimistic and hopeful that her fairy tale dream will come true. Must be a confident singer and a strong actress with good comic timing. Playing any age: 8-12. Vocal range: Mezzo to D There will be four young girls hired for this role, and they must be Brisbane based. NB: All applicants must be 147cms or smaller and 10 years or older by December 16th, 2020. AUDITIONS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Please forward any questions regarding applications and auditions to dwan@gordonfrost.com.au AUDITIONS ARE AT THE RISK AND THE SOLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUDITIONEE.