In my theatre world, my next upcoming audition is for Shrek the Musical. Yes, Shrek! The beloved (and very quotable) movie has been transformed into a musical extravaganza. The plot line follows very well and adheres to the movie almost perfectly. In fact, some of the lines from the movie are used in the musical. Despite being a cute movie, Shrek also received publicity very quickly and eventually won many awards. Shrek the Musical won a 2009 Tony Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for many others like Best Musical, Best Actor/Actress in a Musical, Best Orchestrations and many more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPSPj3kx3Cc
My audition will take place Monday and Tuesday of next week. We have to prepare a one-minute vocal selection to sing in front of our auditors (directors, choreographers, music directors, set designers...etc.). For my age group, I would not be considered for Fiona or a lead like that, but for a supporting character, like a fairy tale creature or featured dancer. One part I would be auditioning for would probably be the shoemaker's elf. She's a shy and cute little elf who is very lighthearted but is easily saddened by the ongoing struggle of finding somewhere to stay that isn't Duloc. In the original cast, Kristen Wyatt portrayed her very accurate interpretation of the character. I will hope that I can be as great as her if I am cast! Wish me luck.
