Shrek The Musical Jr

Shrek The Musical Jr - February 25

Westlake School for the Performing Arts

Who's Who

Johann Santos

as Shrek

Johann started performing when he was a freshman in high school. He has since starred in several of his High School's productions such as In The Heights (Piragua Guy), Miss Saigon (The Engineer) and, most recently Footloose (Ren McCormack). This will be Johann's second production with WSPA and is honored to be playing the title role of Shrek.
Salma Van Mechelen

as Donkey

Salma is an 11-year-old sixth grader. She joined MTC in 2013. She loves singing, dancing, and while singing and dancing, goofing off. That’s why she auditioned for Donkey: his bubbly personality matched her own. Her other passion is reading. You can’t find her for long without a book. She believes reading helps her as a performer because it allows her to see the world from different perspectives.
Annabel Jones

as Princess Fiona

Annabel is 13 years old and is a seventh grader at A.P. Gianinni Middle School. This is her sixth year as a member of WSPA/MTC. Annabel's credits with MTC include Iago in Aladdin and Narrator in Beauty and the Beast. She has also performed as part of the ensemble in both Lion King and Into the Woods. Her other interests are tap dancing and reading.
Elizabeth Nelson

as Ogress Fiona

Elizabeth is 12 years old and is in the sixth grade at St. Brendan School. Elizabeth joined WSPA in the summer of 2013 and loves being a part of the Musical Theatre Company. Credits include Genie in Aladdin, Lumière in Beauty and the Beast, Tracy in Hairspray and ensemble in Les Miserable and Matilda. In addition to theater, Elizabeth loves playing volleyball, tap, and hanging out with friends.
Marcella Arriola

as Pinocchio

Marcella is a 12 year-old seventh grader attending school in Oakland. The Carnegie Hall choral group performance with MTC is a highlight because her Uncle, Dr. Lloyd Arriola, and other relatives saw her perform. Playing Pinocchio for Shrek the Musical Jr. allows her to apply her love for special effects makeup. She is self-taught with the guitar and is known as the “ukulele girl” at school.