Additional Information

 Director: Chris Adams
Choreographer: Tracey Power
Musical Director: Angus Kellett
Production Company: Royal City Musical Theatre

Royal City Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Shrek The Musical, April 17–May 3, 2026!

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this Tony Award-winning musical bursts with hilarious adventure, show-stopping songs, and larger-than-life characters. Join Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and a cast of fairy tale misfits on a heartwarming journey that proves beauty is in the eye of the ogre. Packed with dazzling costumes, imaginative sets, and a fire-breathing dragon, it’s the perfect family outing.

Performances: April 17th to May 3rd, 2026 at The Massey Theatre (735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2R2)

Audition Details

RCMT is a community theatre and as such the majority of roles will be filled by volunteers. A small number of Equity Artists will be contracted under the CAEA DOT Policy.

• Eligibility: We can only see Metro Vancouver locals at this time. If you are a Metro Vancouver local who is out of town for the auditions/callbacks, please set up a self-tape audition.

• Rehearsals: Begin on or around February 22nd, 2026 in New Westminster (part-time, evenings and weekends). A full rehearsal schedule will be provided before rehearsals begin. Tech Week (April 11th–17th, 2026) will require a full-time commitment.

• Vocal Audition: Please prepare two contrasting musical theatre pieces (approx. 32 bars each). An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, in a binder.

• Dance Call (Required): In addition to your vocal audition, all performers must attend the dance call on the day of their vocal audition. If that is not possible, please email auditions@royalcitymusicaltheatre.com

• Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

• Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m

• Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
  
  The dance call will include a general movement portion (for everyone) and a tap portion (for those with experience). Please bring appropriate shoes/clothing, and tap shoes if attending the tap call.

• Kids Auditions: for those auditioning for Young Fiona and Young Shrek please attend Sunday October 19th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm - Movement Call at 4:30pm - you may prepare only one song choice for the vocal audition.

• New Audition Venue: Please note that auditions this year will be held at The Stage Musical Theatre Academy, not the Massey Theatre.
  The Stage Musical Theatre Academy
  50 Lorne Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 6S2

Ethno-Cultural Mandate

The Producers & Creative Team for RCMT’s production of Shrek The Musical are committed to upholding the values of diversity and inclusivity throughout the casting, rehearsal, and production processes. We seek performers from all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. We strongly encourage submissions from Latinx, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, and Gender Diverse performers. The Production Team is dedicated to making the audition, rehearsal, and performance process safe, accessible, and welcoming for all performers.