Audition opportunities at The Historic Star Theater
2025 Season
Beauty & the Beast JR
Open Auditions - Ages 5-18
September 14, 2024
Norfleet Gallery (next door to Star)
By Appointment Only
*All audition appointments are booked. Please contact director Sarah Stephens via text at 270-866-0629 for more information.
Shrek the Musical
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Audition Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Audition Time: 10 AM CST
Audition Location: Norfleet Gallery (next door to the Star), Main Street, Russell Springs, KY
Callbacks: TBD
Production Dates: April 18-19-20-25-26-27, 2025
Please be prepared to sing a song of your choice from the musical, participate in a cold read from the script, and complete an interview. For more information or questions please email the director at tyler.flatt@lindsey.edu
Available Roles for SHREK the Musical
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: 20-30
Vocal Range: F3-G5
Audition Song: I Know It’s Today; Morning Person
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 particularly forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also optimistic with heart.
Gender: Male
Age: 20-35
Vocal Range: C3-B4
Audition Song: Don’t Let Me Go; Travel Song
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: B2-D5
Audition Song: What’s Up Duloc?
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 25-45
Vocal Range: F3-Eb5
Audition Song: Forever
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. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Gender: Female
Age: 20-40
Vocal Range: B3-C#5
Audition Song: Story of My Life; Freak Flag
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20-40
Vocal Range: E3-F#4
Audition Song: Story of My Life; Freak Flag
ENSEMBLE (Ages 15+ unless noted)
- Young Fiona (Age 10+)
- Teen Fiona (Age 14+)
- Young Shrek (Age 10+)
- Mama Ogre
- Papa Ogre
- King Harold
- Queen Lillian
- Bishop
- Fairy Tale 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
Virgil Goes to Hollywood
Open Auditions
March 21, 2025 - 5PM
March 22, 2025 - 9AM
Norfleet Gallery (next door to Star)
*Be prepared to participate in a cold read from the script.
More information coming soon.
All Shook Up
Open Auditions - Ages 13+
March 29, 2025 - 10AM
Norfleet Gallery (next door to Star)
*Please come prepared to sing a song from the musical, participate in a cold read and dance activity.
More information coming soon.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Open Auditions - Ages 5-18
June 21, 2025 - 1PM
Norfleet Gallery (next door to Star)
*Be prepared to participate in a cold read from the script.
More information coming soon.
The Dance Shoppe's Nutcracker
Closed Auditions
The Russell County Arts Council and Historic Star Theater are operated with 100% volunteers. No roles or positions are paid.