Plan your auditions now for 25/26:
Full calendar of audition dates (subject to adjustment)
Into the Woods: Sun July 20 & Mon July 21 @ 7pm
High School Musical: Sat July 19 @ 10am & Mon July 21 @ 6pm
*All actors must pass as highschool students. No actor may have turned 19 before 9/28/25*
Rocky Horror Show: Sun Sept 7 & Mon Sept 8 @ 7pm
*MLT After Dark presentation, and includes some adult content and situations*
Shrek: *update* Only Sun Oct 12 @ 7pm (additional digital submission instructions on audition form)
Lion King: Sat Oct 4 @ 10am & Sun Oct 5 @ 7pm
*No actor may have turned 19 by 12/21/25*
And Then There Were None: Sun Dec 7 & Mon Dec 8 @ 7pm
Footloose: Sat Jan 3 @ 10am & Sun Jan 4 @ 7pm
*This is not the Jr. version of the show, and can include adult actors*
The Unpredictable Times: Sun Feb 1 & Sun Feb 2 @ 7pm
Heathers: Sat Mar 29 & Sun Mar 30 @ 7pm
*MLT After Dark presentation, and includes some adult content and situations*
Once Upon a Mattress: Auditions will be held on the first day of camp.
*No actor may have turned 19 by 6/14/26*
Wizard of Oz: Sun May 10 & Sun May 11 @ 7pm
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Musicals: come with a prepared song of between 1-2 minutes (16-32 bars) in length in the style of the show. Be prepared to read from sides.
Plays: Be prepared to read from sides.
Shrek the Musical
*AUDITION DATE UPDATE* in person auditions will only be on Sunday 10/12 at 7pm. Because of this change, we will be accepting additional digital submissions. Please see the audition form for more instructions. All digital submissions are due by Sunday 10/12 at 7pm.
Please prepare 16-32 bars (or about 1 minute) of music in the style of the show.
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SHREK Male, sings solo, many lines, some dance A mean, crusty old ogre who prides himself on being the fiercest of the fierce but is really just a sweet soul who has been treated badly by the world. This role requires a broadly comic physical performance with moments of grounded vulnerability.
DONKEY: Male, sings solo, many lines, featured dancer sassy, smart-mouthed talking donkey joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad’s guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek’s looks or temper and slow insinuates himself into Shrek’s good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, Donkey is also an optimistic fellow with a lot of heart who thrives on the love of his friends.
FIONA: Female, sings solo, many lines, featured dancer Princess Fiona has been trapped in a tower since her youth to hide her secret shame: she has a transforming spell over her that turns her in to an Ogre every night when the sun sets. This spell can only be broken with True Love’s Kiss. Shrek does’t live up to her expectations for a rescuing night, and it takes time and a series of mis-understandings for Fiona to realize that who she truly is at heart. Tap dance skills a plus, but not a requirement.
LORD FARQUAAD Male, sings solo, many lines, physically challenging role with adapted dance The ruthless ruler of Duloc has been battling issues with his absent father and shorter-thanaverage height his whole life, which has led him to force his subjects in to a ruthlessly “perfect” society that leaves no room for uniqueness or difference. The actor who plays Farquad will be performing on their knees throughout, including some dances. This actor must be able to create a broad comic character grounded in authentic-feeling emotional pain and fear of rejection.
DRAGON Female, sings solo, no lines, movement/dance feature After years of guarding Fiona in her tower, Dragon gets the heart flutters for Donkey as he and Shrek rescue the princess. What begins as an awkward predator/prey relationship blossoms in to a love that inspires the Dragon to come to the rescue in the final minutes of the show. This role requires a Diva performance on-stage and hard work and good vocal care off-stage.
PINOCCHIO Male, sings solo, many lines, some dance Constantly annoyed that the other fairytale characters don’t recognize him as a “real boy,” he overcompensates by jumping in to leadership roles in the fairytale community. The performer in this role must create a loveable yet neurotic character with the unique physicality of a jointed puppet.
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GINGY, THE GINGERBREAD MAN Male (puppet), sings solo, many lines, puppeteering The Gingerbread Man is presented on a cookie sheet and puppeteered by the performer, who will sometimes be hiding, and sometimes be visible and dressed as “The Muffin Man”. Gingy is a spicy little cookie not afraid to speak his mind, even in times of peril, and will require an actor who is dedicated to mastering the puppetry of the character as well as the performance of the role.
ENSEMBLE actors of all ages including the roles of Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Ogre Parents, Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elves, Dwarves, Three Blind Mice, etc), Angry Mob, Happy People of DuLoc, Guards, Knights.
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Audition sides attached below
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Lion King jr
Rafiki
A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in You," and leads the African chants throughout the show, so cast a confident performer with a strong singing voice.
Identifies: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Ensemble
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to include. This group can have as few or as many performers as your production permits. Be sure to cast many strong singers. There are also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."
Mufasa
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.
Identifies: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few key speaking lines for an actor who can deliver the care and command of a queen.
Identifies: Female
Zazu
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be played by any identifying gender.
Identifies: Any
Scar
The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Cast a mature performer who can bring out this villain's dark side while handling Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an actor over a singer.
Identifies: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Young Simba
The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame and his destiny. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.
Identifies: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Simba
Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar, so cast a more mature actor. Be sure that the change in actors is clear: Try having Young Simba hand-off a costume piece, such as a medallion, to older Simba. Also be sure that Simba and Young Simba share a movement vocabulary.
Identifies: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Lionesses
The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt," "The Mourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong singers, as the material can be challenging. Depending on the complexity of your choreography, particuarly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong dancers may be desirable as well.
identifies: Female
Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong female performer who can portray this confident cub.
identifies: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so cast a more mature actress to play the character beginning in Scene 10, As with older Simba and Young Simba, ensure that this switch in actors performing a single role is clear. Direct the actors to share a mask or costume piece that distinctly represents Nala, as well as
a movement vocabulary.
identifies: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Sarafina
A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line, so consider giving this part to an actor who is putting in a lot of effort and hard work in rehearsal as a lioness.
identifies: Female
Shenzi
One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the trio and is always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.
identifies: Female
Banzai
A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. Look for an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider audit
Identifies: Male
Ed
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of
communication. Ed should be played by an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words. This role can be played by any gender identity.
Hyenas
Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Cast actors who are able to sing the background parts of that song while playing the loud and raucous characters. Your hyenas can double as animals of the Pridelands or lionesses. This role can be played by any gender identity.
Timon
An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be played by a charismatic actor who understands comic timing. This part can be played by any identifying gender.
This role can be played by any gender identity. Vocal range top: B4
Pumbaa
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. This part can be played by any identifying gender. The character is loveable and a loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.
This role can be played by any gender identity. Vocal range top: G5
Audition sides attached below
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