Audition Songs for Shrek – By Character
When considering audition songs for Shrek, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Shrek premiered in 2008, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.
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Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn about Shrek.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Donkey
“Friend Like Me” – Aladdin
“Here I Come” – 13
“My Problem Right There” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” – Waitress
Dragon
“Brand New You” – 13
“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress
“I’m Outta Here” – Ghost
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Lord Farquaad
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“The Bottom Line” – Newsies
“The Military” – Seussical
“Wonderful” – Wicked
Pinocchio
“Abigail” – Dear Edwina
“Human Stuff” – The Little Mermaid
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
“Positoovity” – The Little Mermaid
Princess Fiona
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid
“It Roars” – Mean Girls
“True Love’s Kiss” – Enchanted [2000s film/non-theatre]
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Shrek
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Fight the Dragons” – Big Fish
“How It Ends” – Big Fish
“Man” – The Full Monty
Young/Teenage Fiona
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Frozen
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina
“When I Grow Up” – Matilda
Ensemble (Altos)
“Diva’s Lament” – Spamalot
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Day for the Cat In the Hat” – Seussical
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
Ensemble (Basses)
“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid
“Shine” – Billy Elliot
“Sister Act” – Sister Act
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13
“Where Is the Rainbow?” – Nunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Different” – Honk!
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
“You Run Away” – Barenaked Ladies [2010s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Trebles/Children)
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Shrek:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Just Right” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Living Large” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Pail of Water” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Parade” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!
Shrek Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Shrek, along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.
* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.
Act 1:
“Big Bright Beautiful World” – Shrek, Mama Ogre, Papa Ogre
“Story Of My Life” – Pinocchio, Ensemble
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Donkey
“I Know It’s Today” – Young Fiona, Teenage Fiona, Fiona
“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Lord Farquaad, Ensemble
“Travel Song” – Donkey, Shrek
“Donkey Pot Pie” – Dragon, Donkey
“This Is How A Dream Comes True” – Fiona, Shrek
“Who I’d Be” – Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
Act 2:
“Morning Person” – Fiona
“I Think I Got You Beat” – Fiona, Shrek
“The Ballad Of Farquaad” – Lord Farquaad
“Make A Move” – Donkey, Ensemble
“When Words Fail” – Shrek
“Morning Person (Reprise)” – Fiona, Shrek
“Build A Wall” – Shrek
“Freak Flag” – Gingy, Pinocchio, Ensemble
“Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)” – Shrek
“Beautiful Ain’t Always Pretty” – Shrek
“This is Our Story” – Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, Gingy, Pinocchio, Ensemble
“I’m a Believer” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
