Shrek The Musical - July 18 - July 27, 2025
Junior University Musical Theatre
Creative and Production Teams
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Melissa Bossard
Director and Musical Director
Melissa loves making community theatre, having last been seen in Rent (Blanket Woman and others), and Love, Sex, & the IRS (Vivian Trachtman) at Rialto community players, and in Elf (Emily Hobbs) at Chino Community Theatre. Melissa is usually seen backstage, stage managing around the Inland Empire. Also a Music Director, Melissa has worked with Junior University the last two summers (Cinderella , Wizard of Oz), as well as Rialto Community Players (All Together Now), and Arlington High School in Riverside. While she makes her living "thriving" in the healthcare field, Melissa studied Music Education at RCC and University of Northern Colorado. Melissa is so excited to be wearing both Director and Vocal Director hats this year, and hopes you all come to the show and enjoy this extremely talented group of ogres! Come to the swamp!
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Makaela Ruiz
Asst. Director
Mikaela is excited to be working on the other side of the stage for the first time, as assistant director. She is thankful for Junior University and Melissa Bossard for bringing her on to such a wonderful and fun project. In the past few years she has performed in shows such as Rent, Dogfight, As You Like It, and more. Mikaela is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Theatre and she is currently working towards a Masters in Education. Mikaela would like to dedicate this experience to her parents and to her partner, Matthew, for supporting and encouraging all of her endeavors.
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Taylor Victor
Stage Manager
Taylor is thrilled to join the production team for JU for the second year! She loves being involved with theatre both on and off the stage, having recently appeared in the ensemble of Meat Expectations at Gallaudet University, and worked as the stage manager for Wizard of Oz here at Junior University. Taylor works as an ASL interpreter and just graduated with her BA in Mathematics and Theatre Arts. She just started Graduate school this summer. She wants to invite everyone to come and see this amazing cast and an incredible show!
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