Shrek The Musical

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

Friday, Feb 13th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 14th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 14th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Feb 15th @ 2:00pm
Friday, Feb 20th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 21st @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 21st @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Feb 22nd @ 2:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm

2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Auditions & Callbacks
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23114

Students registered for a winter CWorks class for students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. To learn more, visit cworkstheater.org/auditions.

Auditions: Friday, December 5th, 4:30-10PM
Callbacks: Saturday, December 6th, 9:30AM-5:30PM
Cast List Posted: Sunday, December 7th, 5PM

If audition slots are full, email jacob@cworkstheater.org to be added to a waitlist. Students ages 8-11 are encouraged to sign up for audition slots that take place earlier in the audition night (slots before 7:30PM), and students ages 12-18 are encouraged to sign up for audition slots that take place later in the audition night (slots after 7:30PM). Siblings are welcome to audition in the same time slot if more convenient.

Rehearsals
North Run Baptist Church
2100 Lydell Dr
Richmond, VA 23228

Students are only permitted to miss up to two days of the rehearsal schedule listed below. If you will miss portions or all of three or more days of this rehearsal schedule, you will not be able to audition for the show. Not all cast will be called to every rehearsal, but we do our best to build rehearsal calls around student conflicts. A detailed rehearsal schedule with specific cast calls will be given out at the first parent meeting.

WEEK 1 (rehearsals this weekend will be held at a location other than North Run - location TBD)
Friday, December 12th, 6-9PM
Saturday, December 13th, 9:30AM-4:30PM (1st Parent Meeting 9:30-11AM & Production Fee Due)

WEEK 2
Friday, December 19th, 6-9PM

No rehearsal December 20th-January 2nd - Winter Break

WEEK 3
Saturday, January 3rd, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 4
Friday, January 9th, 6-9PM
Saturday, January 10th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 5
Friday, January 16th, 6-9PM
Saturday, January 17th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, January 19th, 9:30AM-3:30PM (MLK Jr. Day - students with school this day not required to attend)

WEEK 6
Friday, January 23rd, 6-9PM
Saturday, January 24th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

WEEK 7
Friday, January 30th, 6-9PM
Saturday, January 31st, 9:30AM-4:30PM (2nd Parent Meeting 3:30-4:30PM)

WEEK 8
Friday, February 6th, 6-9PM
Saturday, February 7th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Costume fittings and headshots will be scheduled at a later date.

Tech Week & Performances
(No absences allowed - students will have to get out of school early on Friday)
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Monday, February 9th, 9AM - Move-in (cast not called)
Monday, February 9th, 5-9PM
Tuesday, February 10th, 5-9PM
Wednesday, February 11th, 5-9PM
Thursday, February 12th, 5-9PM
Friday, February 13th, 11AM Call, 1PM IDR, 7PM Performance
Saturday, February 14th, 12:30PM Call, 2PM & 7PM Performances
Sunday, February 15th, 12:30PM Call, 2PM Performance
Friday, February 20th, 5PM Call, 7PM Performance
Saturday, February 21st, 12:30PM Call, 2PM & 7PM Performances
Sunday, February 22nd, 12:30PM Call, 2PM Performance, followed by closing ceremonies & strike

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. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero.

Fiona

The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess.

Donkey

A talking donkey who 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 optimistic 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.

Dragon

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.

Gingy

A gingerbread person initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. Gingy's wit and resolution help Gingy both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures.

Pinocchio

The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Has a penchant for lying.

Featured Roles & Ensembles

Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice), Angry Mob, Happy People, Guards, Knights, Rats

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