shrek young fiona auditon brief
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AUDITION BRIEF
SHREK The Musical
Melbourne 2020
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THE SHOW Based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. COMING TO MELBOURNE IN 2020! PRODUCTION TEAM MUSIC JEANINE TESORI BOOK & LYRICS: DAVID LINDSAY- ABAIRE DIRECTORS: JASON MOORE AND ROB ASHFORD PRODUCER: JOHN FROST ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR JENNY SAWYER ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER JACQUI SANCHEZ MUSICAL SUPERVISOR ALAN WILLIAMS ASSOCIATE MUSICAL SUPERVISOR DAVID ROSE AU. RESIDENT DIRECTOR LUKE JOSLIN AU. MUSICAL DIRECTOR DAVE SKELTON AU. RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER CRISTINA D’AGOSTINO
APPLICATIONS Agency and self-represented artists must create a profile to register for all auditions. All audition applications must be made via the official GFO Audition Portal. No exceptions. https://registration.gordonfrostorganisation.com
DEADLINES
• Submissions close 11:59pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 • Successful applicants will receive appointment times no later than 7 days prior to auditions.
AUDITION DATES
• Melbourne Audition Date: Monday 13 January 2020 • Rehearsals will commence early February 2020 in Melbourne
Please note that dates are subject to change at the producer’s discretion.
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AUDITION PREPARATION All applicants must prepare the following:
• Prepare the “Young Fiona” section of “I Know It’s Today”. The music is provided on the website.
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR AUDITION All applicants must bring the following to their audition:
• CV and Headshot
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN YOUNG PRINCESS FIONA (Young Girl) Description: (Female to play 7-10, any ethnicity) She has been locked in a tower from the age of 7 and is optimistic and hopeful that her fairy tale dream will come true. Must be a confident singer and a strong actress with good comic timing. Playing any age: 8-12. Vocal range: Mezzo to D There will be five young girls hired for this role, and they must be Melbourne based. NB: All applicants must be 140cms or smaller. AUDITIONS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Please forward any questions regarding applications and auditions to [email protected] AUDITIONS ARE AT THE RISK AND THE SOLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AUDITIONEE.