The directors of the stage adaptation are looking for voices for Shrek and Donkey. Auditions are being accepted over the Internet.
The production will be directed by Jason Moore and supervised by Sam Mendes for Dreamworks Animation Studios. The musical should be presented for the first time at the beginning of next year.
The producers hope to find male singers between the ages of 20 and 30, who have a voice for either rock or R&B.
The Shrek films are among the most popular animated films of all time. The third installment of the franchise will open in the coming weeks.