We had planned to perform Shrek the Musical in 2020 and when we abruptly had to stop rehearsing in March 2020, we vowed we were going to perform it in the future. We are so thrilled to be able to present Shrek the Musical in 2022.
Shrek the Musical is based on the 2001 American computer-animated comedy film, which is loosely based on the 1990 fairy tale picture book of the same name by William Steig. Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, monsters become heroes, donkeys and dragons find love, princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes and characters gather new confidence and strength in themselves. Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
It has been a pleasure to work with our amazing cast and crew! We are so grateful for their enthusiasm and dedication. We are thrilled, excited, and appreciative of our colleagues from every area of our district, their families, and former staff, who came together to work, laugh, and perform together. So many people have devoted a tremendous amount of talent, time, and energy to make this production a success.
So sit back and experience the magic of Shrek the Musical. We hope songs like Freak Flag, Make a Move, and Beautiful Ain't Pretty touch your hearts as they have touched ours. Please enjoy our Music From the Heart presentation of Shrek.
Ginny Lucas
Gena Leimbacher
The MTEA and the MHS BPA would like to thank everyone who made this production possible, including...
- The administrations at MHS, VES and OHES for providing rehearsal and performance space
- Adam Warshafsky, Rebecca Palmer, and the MTSD music department
- Peter Kauzmann for assisting with our set design
- Deirdre McGrail and her students for creating our sign boards
- Susan Niedt for lending her magic to Fiona's transformation
- Jennifer Lizzi for always sharing her piano talents with us
- William Cheng, Abby Zissman, Shail Bhalla, Atlas Balajikumar, and Chloe Sun
- Max Rodriguez, Elsa Licinski, Alison Koblin and Meredith DelGuercio
- Jeff Brooks and Jason Orbe for sharing their A/V knowledge
- Joe Keefe for his countless hours creating our sound design
- Jim Pendleton for design and contstructing our incredible set
- Linda Truscinski, Amy Mintz and Laurie Winer and Dave English for their work behind the scenes
- Tammie Fischer for her prop magic
- Michelle Pender and Renee Perovich for teaching how to make a move
- Dr. Laura Bell for inspiring with her musical talent and dedication
- Pete Vala for being the heart of the production and leading our amazing student musicians
- ... and finally, Gena Leimbacher and Ginny Lucas for their countless hours of work and for putting their heart and soul into this production. This is truly a labor of love and we appreciate all you do!
