The Mineral Point High School Musical Theatre Program is preparing to present “Shrek the Musical” December 8-10 at the Opera House.
Friday and Saturday showtimes are 7 pm and Sunday’s is at 2 pm.
Tickets are available at Berget Jewelers and online at https://www.onthestage.com/show/mineral-point-unified-schools-musical-theatre-program/shrek-the-musical-2096/tickets. They will also be available at the door.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Cast members include:
- Austin Heisner, Shrek
- Megan Berg, Fiona
- Danielle Blum, Donkey
- Owen Stephenson, Farquaad
- Michaela Acherman, Dragonette, First Little Pig, Blind Mouse
- Alexis Berget, Gingy, Young Fiona, Rat Rap Dancer
- Mr. Terry Cool, Papa Bear and Knight
- Sierra Evans, Pied Piper, Second Little Pig, Blind Mouse
- Mrs. Janet Lawinger, Mama Ogre
- Daniel Nordstrom, Knight, King Harold, Duloc Greeter
- Sadie Owens, Baby Bear and Duloc Dancer
- Haakon Schriefer, Captain of the Guard and Knight
- Samantha Schultz, Fairy Godmother and Duloc Dancer
- Sage Shemak, Teen Fiona, Dragonette, Blind Mouse
- Mrs. Deb Soper, Grumpy
- Cecilia Stanton, Duloc Dancer and Rat Tapper
- Mr. Tom Steger, Papa Ogre and Knight
- Morgan Vondra, Queen Lillian, Rat Tapper, Duloc Dancer
- Brianna Wedig, Mama Bear and Duloc Dancer
- Jenna Wedig, Pinocchio
- Megan Wiker, Humpty Dumpty and Duloc Dancer
- Rita Wilson, Big Bad Wolf and Duloc Dancer
Crew members include:
- Madisen Faull, Videographer and Lights
- Andrew Heisner, Backstage
- Evelynn Hendrick, Set construction, Makeup, Hair
- Hans Miller, Backstage
- Emma Olson, Makeup and Hair
- Brady Palzkill, Sound Board
- Cody Pierce, Light Board
- Keira Schrank, Videographer and Lights
- Abby Shannon, Backstage and Set Construction
- Sami Voseberg, Backstage
- Stephanie Wilson, Makeup and Hair
- Miss Ashley McHugh, Head Advisor, Co-Director, Music & Choreography
- Ms. Brittany Roscovius, Co-Director, Actor & Singing
- Mr. Jeff David, Light & Sound Director
- Mr. Bill Duwell, Set Design & Construction Director
- Mrs. Lisa Duwell, Costume & Makeup Director
- Mr. Matt Nevers, Pit Orchestra Director
Pit orchestra members include:
- Jean VanMatre
- Tim Ekenberg
- Erica Ruppert
- Julie Witmer
- Callan Backstrom
- Mark Frank
- Tim Durst
- Carrie Backman Mesoloras
- Larry Owen
- James Markham
- Monika Kmak