Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical - June 28 - June 30, 2024

Omaha Burke High School Theatre Department

Who's Who

Artemis Else (Northwest '26)

as Shrek

will be a Junior at Northwest High School. He played Grover in The Lightning Thief and Mal in The Addams Family. Artemis also participates in show choir and concert choir. Earlier this month he was in the Nebraska Honors Showcase ensemble. Artemis would like to thank his family and all of those who have supported him through his journey.
Tessa Priesman (Central '26)

as Fiona

will be a Junior at Central High School. She has been involved in musical theatre and choir in schools and throughout the community her entire life. Tessa enjoys playing the violin, singing and watching TikTok! She is thankful for the constant support of her family.
DeVon Richards II (Central '25)

as Donkey

will be a Senior at Central High School. This will be his sixth year participating in the OPS summer musical. DeVon played the role of Rudolph in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Rose Theater, and Uncle Henry/ The Ozian Guard in The Wizard of Oz at Central High School.
Reed Swartzbaugh (North '24)

as Lord Farquaad

graduated from North High School and is excited to play Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical. Reed played Buddy in Elf the Musical and Agwe in Once on This Island, both at North High School. He was also an ensemble member in Beauty and the Beast at The Rose Theater. He’d like to thank friends and family for their constant support throughout his acting career and life.
Adele Hall (Westview '26)

as Dragon, Mama Ogre, Three Blind Mice Trio

will be a Junior at Westview High School this fall. Adele's most recent performance was Baker's Wife in Into the Woods. She is glad to be part of this production of Shrek The Musical. Adele would like to thank her friends and family for all the support they have given her.