River Bend Middle School's
April 26–28 & May 4–5, 2019
production of
Paul Simonton
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
and the Book by William Steig
David Lindsay-Abaire
Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by
Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task—if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Musical Numbers
Act 1
- Big Bright Beautiful World
- Story of My Life
- What's Up Duloc (Part 1)
- What's Up Duloc (Part 2)
- What's Up Duloc (Reprise)
- I Know It's Today
- Travel Song
- Dragon Roar
- Forever
- This is How a Dream Comes True
Intermission
Refreshments will be available for purchase in the RBMS Lobby
Refreshments will be available for purchase in the RBMS Lobby
Act 2
- Morning Person
- I Think I Got You Beat
- Make a Move
- Morning Person, Reprise
- Freak Flag
- Big Bright Beautiful World, Reprise
- Finale
- I'm a Believer
Cast, Tech Crew & Creative Team
| Director | Paul Simonton |
| Book and Lyrics | David Lindsay-Abaire (MTI Bio) |
| Music | Jeanine Tesori (MTI Bio) |
| Direction (Orig. Broadway Production) | Jason Moore (MTI Bio) and Rob Ashford (MTI Bio) |
| Choreographers | Amanda Gworek, Amy Rossi |
| Stage Managers | Saba Banaii and Cailin Flatla |
| Art Design | Saba Banaii |
| Carpenter | Ben Rossi |
| Scenic Artists/Stagehands | Maria Pascual, Genus Riahi, Isaac Rossi |
| Tech Director | Colton Wooldridge |
| Vocal Coach | Rachel Binger |
| Costume Designer | Carma Chemezova |
| Costumers | Jodi Lenz, Meg LaFrancois, Christine Navin, Johanna Naranjo, and Stephanie Elieson |
| Hair & Makeup | Jen Elmi, Johanna Naranjo |
| Communications and Volunteer Coordination | MK Gregory |
| Program Design and Materials | Chelsea Snyder, Ashley Holubek, and Adina Pantella |
| Website | Ben Rossi |
| Advertising | Adina Pantella |
| Lobby Decorations | Kristin Epperson's Art Classes |
| Concessions | Sherita Wilkins, Sanjita Sethi, and Beth Rogers |
| Box Office | Brandi Saunders, Lisa Lee, Deb Shumaker, Joan Dutchess Freidson, Angie Ignazzitto, Jen Wike, and Linda Smith |
| T-Shirt Design | Stephanie McMahan |
| Cast Dinner | Claire Harris, MK Gregory, Fran Aslam, and Beth Rogers |
| Theatre-gram & Flowers | Fran Aslam, Michelle Dykes |
