Shrek the Musical Characters

Please note that we are looking to do gender-blind casting, meaning that anyone can play any role regardless of the actor’s gender identity. Genders listed next to character names are just what they are referred to in the script. 

Understudy policy: Understudies will each have one guaranteed performance. All principal actors will be required to play an ensemble role during the understudy performances.

Shrek:

Male, 18+

Range: A2-G#4

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.

Princess Fiona:

Female, 18+

Range: F3-G5

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.

Ogre Princess Fiona:

Female, 18+

Range: F3-G5

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. The actor will play Fiona when she transforms into an ogre and will double as Fiona’s understudy.

Donkey:

Male, 18+

Range: C3-B4

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 optimist with heart.

Lord Farquaad:

Male, 18+

Range: B2-D5

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. Actors are not required to walk on their knees for this role.

Dragon:

Female, 18+

Range: F3-Eb5

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.

Gingy:

Female, 15+

Range: B3-C#5

A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. Her wit and resolution help her both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet.

Pinocchio:

Male, 15+

Range: E3-F#4

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.

Fairytale Creatures:

Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Sugar Plum Fairy, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, etc.

Ensemble:

Mama and Papa Ogre, King Harold and Queen Lillian, Angry Mob, Happy People, Young Shrek, Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Captain and His Guards, Knights, Pied Piper and Rats, Three Blind Mice, Bluebird, Bishop, etc.

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