Our 2025 Annual Family Show
at Lincoln-Way West High School
February 21 - 23, 2025!
Directed by Tamara Heerde
Assistant Directed/Stage Managed by Bre Sakalis
Choreographed by Maddie Shelton
Produced by Elizabeth O'Neill and Rosemary Sexton
SHREK the Musical
Character Descriptions
Shrek
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. Shrek begins as a grumpy hermit but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero. Must maintain a believable Scottish accent.
Princess Fiona
The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek, she eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multi-talented, she is not an ordinary princess. Tap dancing is a required part of the role.
Donkey
A talking donkey that 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
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. Physically demanding, must be on knees the whole time on stage.
Pinocchio
Featured solo in “Story of My Life” - 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, character voice necessary for acting and singing.
Gingy
Featured solo in “Freak Flag” - 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. Character voice is necessary for acting and singing.
Thelonius
Lord Farquaad's right hand minion and executioner. Victim of many of Farquaad’s outbursts. The actor in this role should be someone who can create a fun, memorable performance in this role.
Dragon
Sings“Forever” - 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. Need Gospel Sound in voice.
Dragon Puppeteers - will perform with Puppet in coordination with Dragon during scenes.
Featured
YOUNG FIONA - featured solo in “I Know it’s Today” (age tbd)
TEEN FIONA - featured solo in “I Know it’s Today” (age tbd)
MAMMA OGRE, featured solo in “Big Bright Beautiful World”
PAPA OGRE - featured solo in “Big Bright Beautiful World”
CAPTAIN - Farquaad’s head guard, has speaking lines during the show.
DULOC GREETER - Greets newcomers and introduces Lord Farquaad
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY - featured solo in “Freak Flag” - Must have pop vocal ability
HUMPTY DUMPTY - feature solo in “Freak Flag” - Must have gospel sound to voice
BISHOP - The officiant at Farquaad and Fiona’s wedding
GRUMPY - featured speaking lines - Lord Farquaad’s father, one of the Seven Dwarfs.
Fairytale Creatures
Big Bad Wolf, White Rabbit
Three Little Pigs
Fairy Godmother
Peter Pan
Wicked Witch
Ugly Duckling
Three Bears
Mad Hatter
Humpty Dumpty
Elf
have vocal solos and speaking lines throughout the show. Must have character voices.
Various other fairytale characters are also part of the ensemble and require character voice singing and acting.
Specialty Dancers
THREE BLIND MICE - back-up singers in “Make a Move” – Must be able to dance and sing individual vocal parts to include harmonies with the other two mice.
Specialty Dancers
DULOC DANCERS - choreographed, synchronized dance moves during "What's up Duloc".
Specialty Dancers
TAP RATS - choreographed tap dancing during "Morning Person".