Open Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 21 and 22, 2026

from 7:00pm - 10:30pm.

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No appointment needed. Actors only need to attend one day of initial auditions.

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All auditions, callbacks, and performances will be held

at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.

The address is 2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405

Street parking available.

Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m.

Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/HAUS Motors or SGI or you will be towed.

The audition will consist of individual vocal performances and a group dance call. Please plan to stay for at least one hour or more. Actors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the theatre do move to the front of the line, but no additional preference is given.

Prepare 16-32 bars (no longer than 1 min) of a contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show exhibiting range and character.  Please submit your cut track qued up to your starting point. The track should be included with your submission (click Apply to Audition button.)

Be prepared for a dance call. All will be asked to learn a jazz combination (bring jazz shoes or sneakers, character shoes ok). For those with tap experience, a second combination will be taught (bring tap shoes). Please dress appropriately to dance.

Callbacks are by invitation only, and will be held on Saturday, April 25th. You will be notified by email if you are asked to callbacks. Callbacks will be held at the theatre.

Please bring a resume and headshot to the audition. Members of the Morgan-Wixson, will have priority in being seen.

This show runs June 27 - July 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday's at 2pm.

Rehearsals will take place on selected weekdays from 7pm to 10:30pm, Saturdays from 1pm - 6pm and Sundays from 6pm - 10pm.  Actors will be called only when needed, with no more than 5 rehearsals a week until Tech Week.

At the auditions, all actors must fill out a calendar form with all potential conflicts. NO conflicts will be accepted after casting. If they do arise it may result in an actor being replaced.

Masks are optional and we ask everyone to respect each other’s choices. If participants are not feeling well, we encourage wearing masks to prevent the spread of colds.

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre is an all-volunteer run community theatre celebrating its 80th season of entertaining audiences. Actors are thanked for their participation with a gratuity stipend. The theatre is non-Equity only. 

In reference to the descriptions that follow, most characters currently are on the gender binary and written with he/him and she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, the Morgan-Wixson Theatre is actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects our real world community. 

In our continued attempts to offer opportunities to those often

ignored by theater history, we understand that many official casting descriptions are either limiting or traditionally cast in preferenced ways that ignore the multitudes of performers that shine on our stages.

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Because of this, we encourage and are actively seeking performers of ANY and ALL identities, including performers with disabilities, performers presenting of all races and ethnicities, and those who identify as transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming.
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Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.​

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As part of our mission, we are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.

SHREK (25 – 45) - A big, green ogre who enjoys the quiet life of his swamp until his world is turned upside down. Gruff, sarcastic, and intimidating on the outside, but vulnerable and big-hearted underneath. Strong comedic actor with warmth and sincerity. Requires good physical stamina.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (approx. A2–G#4)

PRINCESS FIONA (20 –35)
A spirited princess who can handle herself in any situation. Strong-willed, funny, romantic, and surprisingly tough. Must handle physical comedy and strong belt vocals. Ideally, can tap dance.
Vocal Range: Soprano with strong belt (approx. F3–G6)

DONKEY (20 – 45) - Shrek’s loyal, fast-talking companion. Energetic, lovable, and hilariously persistent. Requires big personality, strong comedic instincts, and excellent vocal agility with soulful style.
Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. C3–B4)

LORD FARQUAAD - (20 – 45) - The comically self-important ruler of Duloc. Short in stature but enormous in ego. A physical comedy role often performed from the knees with costume illusion. Strong character acting required.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (approx. B2–D5)

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The following roles may play more than one character and will be part of the ensemble as well.

DRAGON- (Any age) - The fearsome dragon guarding Fiona’s tower who reveals a softer, romantic side. Big presence and powerful vocals. May be supported by ensemble/puppetry. Ability to  belt with a gospel sound.
Vocal Range: Alto/Belter (approx. F3–Eb5)

PINOCCHIO - (15 - 45) - The wooden puppet whose nose grows when he lies. Bright, comedic, and quick-witted.
Vocal Range: Tenor/High Baritone (approx. E3–F#4)

GINGY- (Any age) -  The "Gingerbread Man"— tiny but fearless. Strong voice acting, usually portrayed with a puppet.

THREE LITTLE PIGS - (15 - 45) - A comedic trio who often perform together. Distinct personalities and strong ensemble singing.

THE BIG BAD WOLF - (Any age) - Dry, sarcastic humor; often dressed in a grandmother’s nightgown.

PETER PAN - (14 - 25) - Teen or young adult performer with confidence and strong stage presence.

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WHITE RABBIT- (Any age) - Nervous and frantic comic role.

HUMPTY DUMPTY - (Any age) - Comic cameo role.

ENSEMBLE- (Any age) - A large ensemble of actors portray a variety of fairy-tale characters including Sugar Plumb Fairy, Pied Piper, Fairy Godmother, Red Riding Hood, Mad Hatter, Three Bears, Mama and Papa Ogre, Young Shrek, Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Jack, Snow White, The Wicked Witch of the West, dragonettes, knights, guards, Duloc performers, townspeople and more. Ensemble members will play multiple roles and should be strong singers, movers, and comedic performers. Some ensemble must have excellent vocal harmony skills. Some ensemble must be able to tap dance.