Shrek The Musical Jr

Shrek The Musical Jr - January 26 - January 28, 2023

Lamar Middle School

Who's Who

Pablo Arteaga

as Pig 2

Pablo has been performing in theater since he was 6. He was in Aristocats and Peter Pan when he was in first grade. During the rest of elementary school he pursued acting outside of school in KidsActing productions of Wicked and Marry Poppins. He was in one play during early middle school that took place online because of the pandemic. Pablo is new to Lamar in 8th grade.
Elodie Bollich

as Dragon

Elodie is thrilled to be in Shrek Jr. She was on the sound crew for Matilda Jr. last year and is excited to be in the cast. Her past and favorite roles include Addams Ancestor in The Addams Family and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins. She'd like to thank the cast, crew and directors for putting so much hard work into this show.
Cate Bowman

as Mama Bear

Cate Bowman is in 6th grade and so excited to be Mama Bear! She has previously acted in Beauty in the Beast, Encanto and Peter Pan. She'd like to thank her mom, dad and little brother Charlie for being so supportive and for their willingness to sing so many songs from the show these last couple of months. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Makenzie Brin

as Rat 1 / Dance Ensemble / Citizens

Makenzie is excited to join the dance ensemble in her 2nd year in the musical. She loves gymnastics, dancing, performing and hanging out with friends. She is part of the Dance Company at Lamar and is taking dance classes at Shirley McPhail School of Dance. She wants to thank her parents for pushing her to apply for the Dance Company at Lamar and for trying new things.
Violet Cantrell

as Papa Bear

Violet is a 7th grader at Lamar Middle School and is excited to be a part of Shrek, the Musical JR. She has previously been in Lamar's Matilda Jr as Alice, Kids Acting Legally Blonde as Gaylen, and is working on Aladdin with Kids Acting as Babkak. She enjoys intermediate theater with Mrs Easter and Beginning choir with Ms. Kennell.