Aspiring Broadway Stars Invited to Audition Via Video for Shrek

Attention, potential Broadway stars: The new musical Shrek is offering the chance to audition via video for a pair of leading roles in a two-week reading of the show to be held in New York July 23-August 3. This Broadway-bound musical features music by Jeanine Tesori Caroline, or Change, Thoroughly Modern Millie, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire Rabbit Hole, High Fidelity, and direction by Jason Moore Avenue Q. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. principals Sam Mendes and Caro Newling, Shrek is aiming to open on Broadway in 2008.

The creative team is seeking male performers of all cultural backgrounds for these roles.

SHREK: 20s-30s. An ogre. His imposing physical appearance disguises a warm heart. A lonely outsider with soul, strength, and wit. Values his peaceful solitary life in the swamp. Seeking actors with a powerful presence and strength with true Rock or R&B voices. Preferably a baritone.

DONKEY: 20s-30s. A performer with a contemporary, urban edge and great humor. Joins Shrek on his journey to capture Princess Fiona. Seeking unique performers especially from slam poetry, comedy, Hip Hop worlds or clever actors with great comic skill.

Those who wish to audition must submit a DVD of themselves singing a song, a photo and resume by May 18. For complete instructions and more information, go to http://iwanttobeshrek.com/

Based on the children's book by William Steig, the character of Shrek has been featured in two major animated films, Shrek 2001, which won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and Shrek 2 2004, which went on to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The next chapter, Shrek the Third, hits theaters May 18. Shrek is voiced by Mike Myers in the films, and Donkey is played by Eddie Murphy.