Overview
High Note: B4
Low Note: C3
Analysis
Donkey is a loud, lovable, chatty donkey — that’s right, a talking donkey. Shrek meets him when Donkey is on the run from some of Lord Farquaad’s guards. Shrek saves Donkey, who decides — much to Shrek’s annoyance — to accompany the ogre on his journey to rescue Princess
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Editor Picks & Commentary
Donkey is high-energy, emotionally open, and relentlessly optimistic, but he is not just comic relief. In an audition, prioritize truth and connection over speed or volume. Donkey talks constantly because silence is uncomfortable—he fears abandonment more than anything else. Let that need drive the humor. Rhythm, timing, and responsiveness are crucial; Donkey lives in the moment and reacts instinctively to others, especially Shrek. Vocally, the role sits in a bright, flexible tenor range with
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