Audition Information

Summer Production:

Ralston Community Theater is holding auditions for roles in its 2026 production. Shrek the Musical follows Shrek, a grumpy but good-hearted ogre whose quiet swamp is overrun by fairy-tale characters banished by the power-hungry Lord Farquaad. Determined to get his home back, Shrek sets off with the talkative Donkey on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona so Farquaad can become king. Along the way, Fiona confronts a life-changing secret, Shrek challenges society’s idea of “normal,” and the story celebrates individuality, acceptance, and the meaning of true inner beauty.

Audition Options

All auditions / call backs will be held in person at Ralston High School

  • TBD
    • Auditions begin at 6:30 PM
  • TBD
    • Auditions begin at 6:30 PM
  • TBD
    • Possible callbacks (invitation only) begin at 6:30 PM at Ralston High School

Time Commitment

Rehearsals:  TBD

Performances: July 10-July 27. Performances on Friday, Saturday, Sunday

All performances held at The Ralston Performing Arts Center 8969 Park Dr, Ralston, NE 68127

Performers must be available for all performances.

When, Where, and How to Audition

In-Person Audition

  • Singing: 
  • All auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a song from a stylistically similar show (rock ‘n’ roll music)
  • Please bring sheet music for the collaborative pianist. 
  • Dancing: 
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for a dance audition. The dance will be taught at auditions. 
  • Acting: 
  • We will do an acting audition at callbacks on TBD. 

Character Breakdown:

Character descriptions are based on the published script, but we are looking to cast actors of all identities for all roles.

Principal Adult Roles:

Lead: 

SHREK

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Baritone

PRINCESS FIONA

  • Gender: F
  • Vocal Range: Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano

DONKEY

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Tenor

LORD FARQUAAD

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor

Supporting: 

DRAGON

  • Gender: F
  • Vocal Range: Alto / Mezzo-Soprano

PINOCCHIO

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Tenor

GINGY (GINGERBREAD MAN)

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Tenor

BIG BAD WOLF

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Tenor / Baritone

THREE LITTLE PIGS

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Tenor / Baritone

PAPA OGRE

  • Gender: M
  • Vocal Range: Baritone / Bass

MAMA OGRE

  • Gender: F
  • Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano / Alto

ENSEMBLE / FAIRY TALE CREATURES

Vocal Range: All ranges

Gender: M/F

All characters may be played by a person of any race, nationality, or ethnic background. 

For questions about auditions, please contact TBD

Children’s Production:
To Be Announced

Volunteer:
To Be Announced