JUNIOR COMPANY CALLBACKS 2026
Callbacks will take place in person only on October 10. Specific callback times and instruction for what to prepare will be emailed to the students invited.
NOTE: Callbacks do not guarantee a lead role and should be treated like a second opportunity to share more. Similarly, not being invited for a callback does not mean a student is not being considered for a lead role.
CALLBACK ROLES & WHAT TO PREPARE
- Use the dropdowns below to see what to prepare for your callback(s)
- Find the corresponding Rehearsal Track(s) and Performance Track(s) from this page to prepare any song(s) included in your callback
- Use your script to learn dialogue for the character you are called for.
Storytellers 1-3
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Please note, you may be asked to sing any one of the Storyteller parts (1-3), or read for any of their lines.
Song: Big Bright Beautiful World
Pages: 3 - 6
Starting Lyric " Your mama packed a sandwich.."
Measures: 20–39
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:57–1:33
Vocal Part: Storytellers – Part 1 or top line
Mama Ogre/Teen Fiona (Combined Role)
Track: Mama Ogre/Teen Fiona/Duloc Performer/Make a Move Dancer
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: This is a combined role with a lot of singing.
Song 1: Big Bright Beautiful World
Pages: 2 - 3
Starting Lyric " Listen son..."
Measures: 5–19
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:26–0:54
Vocal Part: Mama Ogre parts
Song 2: I Know It's Today
Pages: 25 - 27 and 31-38
Starting Lyric " So I know he'll appear.." and
"It's me, Fiona"
Measures: 22 - 47
Measures: 88-125 - you are not expected to master the harmonies, but we may workshop this part of the song with all three fionas in the callback.
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:40–1:22 and 2:50 - 3:57
Vocal Part: Teen Fiona parts
No Dialogue required for this callback
Papa Ogre/Lord Farquaad (Combined Role)
Track: Papa Ogre/Lord Farquaad/Make a Move Dancer
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: The role, Lord Farquaad, is known for it's next-level comedy and knee-acting. We may ask our performer to walk on their knees (with excellent kneepads) for this performance.
Song: Big Bright Beautiful World
Pages: 2-3
Starting Lyric " Although we want you here"
Measures: 5–19
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:26–0:54
Vocal Part: Papa Ogre parts
Shrek
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: In addition to its significant vocal, acting and memorization demands, this lead role carries the responsibility of helping lead the cast respectfully and humbly.
Please be prepared to cold-read any of Shrek’s lines in addition to the dialogue attached below.
Song: Big Bright Beautiful World
Pages: 7 - 9
Starting Lyric " Keep your big bright beautiful world.."
Measures: 52–80
Track Timestamp: Approximately 1:58 - 2:53
Vocal Part: Shrek
Donkey
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: In addition to its significant vocal, acting and memorization demands, this lead role carries the responsibility of helping lead the cast respectfully and humbly.
Please be prepared to cold-read any of Shrek’s lines in addition to the dialogue attached below.
Song: Make a Move
Pages: 42- 45
Starting Lyric " There's something going...
Measures: full song
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:00 - end
Vocal Part: Donkey
Scene 3 - Meet Donkey
pg 18
Donkey: "Oh Duloc!"
Pinocchio
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: This role is best suited for an individual who is not afraid to explore and discover character choices with the Director. This is a comedic role.
Song: Story of My Life
Pages: 11 - 12
Starting Lyric " Life is disappointing.."
Measures: 10–25
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:22 - 1:00
Vocal Part: Pinocchio
Gingy
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: This role is best suited for an individual who is not afraid to explore and discover character choices with the Director. This is a comedic role.
Song: Freak Flag
Pages: 52 - 54
Starting Lyric: " We spend our whole lives wishing..."
Measures: 1-25
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:00 - 0:43
Vocal Part: Gingy + All
Fairytale Core Creatures
Big Bad Wolf, Pig #1-3, Wicked Witch, Peter Pan, Ugly Duckling, Fairy Godmother, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: In the Callback workshop, you may be asked to read or sing for any one of these parts.
Song: Story of My Life
Pages: 12 - 16
Starting Lyric: "Strife is never ending "
Measures: 31 -85
Track Timestamp: Approximately 1:13 - 3:00
Vocal Part: Be familiar with the song enough to sing any part.
This will be a cold-read dialogue workshop, but please get familiar with dialogue on pages 9–10, 16–17 and 51
Fiona
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Song 1: I Know It's Today
Pages: 27-38
Starting Lyric: " Todaaaay"
Measures: 44-125 - You are not expected to master the harmonies, but we may workshop the final part of the song (88-125) with all three Fionas in the callback.
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:39- 3:57
Vocal Part: Fiona
Song 2: The Next Morning
Pages: 48-49
Starting Lyric: " Good morning, dawn"
Measures: 11 -19
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:23 - 0:36
Vocal Part: Fiona
You may be asked to cold-read any of Fiona's lines throughout the show
Young Fiona
Track: Young Fiona/Fairytale Creature 6/Make a Move Dancer
Please prepare all applicable materials below.
Note: This is a sassy and funny role! It will be best suited for an individual who is not afraid to explore that side of the character.
The edited version of this song gives Young Fiona some more room to land comedy, it may not perfectly align with the measures in the script, but does not change in terms of vocal key etc.
Song: I Know It's Today
Pages: 23-25 and 31-38
Starting Lyric: " There's a princess...", and "It's me Fiona"
Measures: 1-22
Measures: 88-125 - you are not expected to master the harmonies, but we may workshop this part of the song with all three Fionas in the callback.
Track Timestamp: Approximately 0:10 - 0:57, and 2:50 - 3:57
Vocal Part: Young Fiona Parts
No Dialogue required for this callback
