Be Shrek and/or Donkey On Broadway

Now here's a cool job:

SHREK, the new Broadway-bound musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Jason Moore, is looking for a Shrek and a Donkey to star on Broadway!

Produced by DreamWorks Animation and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. (principals Sam Mendes and Caro Newling), the SHREK creative team is planning a two-week reading this summer (July 23- August 3rd) in New York which will be followed by a Broadway opening 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.

Anyone, no matter how Far Far Away, can try and audition for these roles! If you or a friend think you have what it takes to play Shrek or Donkey, follow the directions below:

I Want to Be Shrek (and Donkey) on Broadway!

Seriously, these could be career making roles and a rare opportunity for such casting to be open to the general public.  Hey, wouldn't it be cool if a ProHipHop reader got cast?  Let's get to work on this, guys!

Comments

[Rizoh]

Prohiphop, I'm going to make you proud. Watch me snatch up this role.

[Jarrett Carter]

I know many of us are capable of being a jackass on occasion, but this might be a little extreme.