Character Descriptions from Musicals, Plays and Operas

Lead

Shrek the Musical

  fairy tale creature ogre hermit lonely scary unfriendly gruff shy layered sweet vulnerable abused ostracized hero antihero 

Ensemble

Shrek the Musical

  townspeople mob character actor cameo dancer fairy tale creature 

Lead

Shrek the Musical

  ruler powerful power hungry ruthless ambitious self-absorbed short napoleon complex father issues lonely cruel character actor selfish absusive narcissistic narcissist 

Featured

Shrek the Musical

  princess damsel impatient sarcastic longing precocious bright trapped hopeful optimistic adolescent 

Featured

Shrek the Musical

  princess damsel sweet innocent lively hopeful 

Ensemble

Shrek the Musical

  knights captives back-up singers humorous nervous hapless failures unsuccessful survivors imprisoned prisoners fearful cautious 

Ensemble

Shrek the Musical

  fairy tale fairy tale creature fairy tales singer dancer teamwork ensemble 

Supporting

Shuffle Along

  love interest faithful loyal african-american fiancee poc daughter engaged jazz 

Supporting

Shuffle Along

  wife suffragette flapper bossy intimidating strong woman african-american poc married 

Supporting

Shuffle Along

  dancer jazz african-american poc friend loyal excitable energetic song and dance 

Lead

Shuffle Along

  businessman ridiculous comical fight poc corrupt dishonest married husband 2m scenes bickering jazz african-american 

Lead

Shuffle Along

  businessman jazz corrupt dishonest lazy mayor election ridiculous fight bickering 2m scenes african-american poc candidate