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Music byJeanine Tesori
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Pictureand the Book by William Steig
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals andNeal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford“I’m A Believer” by Neil Diamond
Book and Lyrics byDavid Lindsay-Abaire
Shrek the Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International,
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
June 4-6The Forum Theater
115 E. Monroe Jonesboro, Ar 72401(870) 935-2726 foajonesboro.org
Tickets are available online or at the FOA Box Office
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Book and Lyrics byDavid Lindsay-Abaire
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Music byJeanine Tesori
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford “I’m A Believer” by Neil Diamond
Musical Numbers
Act One
Big Bright Beautiful WorldStory 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 SongForever
This Is How A Dream Comes True
Act Two
Morning PersonI Think I Got You Beat
Make A MoveMorning Person (Reprise)
Freak FlagBig Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)
FinaleI’m A Believer
CastMama Ogre................................................Anna GanongPapa Ogre............................................Sam FrangenbergYoung Shrek.....................................Mary Layla MoseleyVillagers............................Caden Byrd, Carter Cavaness, Brianna Eamon, Abigail Earley, Klara Erickson, Kilee Erickson, Canon Frangenberg, Sarah Middleton, Mia Neira, Emma Taegtmeyer, Thompson Tyer, Ariana WilliamsShrek.............................................................Reid RogersFiona...............................................................Abi MasonTeen Fiona......................................................Eva BarrettYoung Fiona......................................Emmy Claire RogersKing Harold...........................................................Ed SaloQueen Lillian................................................Paige RogersCaptain of the Guards-Thelonius.........Sam FrangenbergPinocchio.............................................Cannon Joe SmithWolf......................................................................Ed SaloPig 1.........................................................Katie ReinholtzPig 2.............................................................Emily StrodePig 3............................................................Sarah GlissonWicked Witch.........................................Jeanne EricksonMama Bear.................................................Anna GanongPapa Bear.....................................................Daniel PlyleyBaby Bear...............................................Madison HergetUgly Duckling.......................................Evelyn MaglothinMad Hatter..........................................Brittany LawrenceFairy Godmother..........................................Paige RogersSugar Plum Fairy...........................................Abigail ScottBo Peep........................................................Allison ScottElf.................................................................Keily GibsonWhite Rabbit........................................Allison TrebilcockBlue Fairy............................................Kathryn StansburyDonkey........................................................Austin Sandy
Cast ContinuedGuards.............................Sarah Glisson, Katie Reinholtz, Emily StrodeDuloc Performers..............Caden Byrd, Carter Cavaness, Brianna Eamon, Kilee Erickson, Gavin Frangenberg, Madison Herget, Evelyn Maglothin, Abigail Moss, Allison Moss, Abigail Scott, Thompson Tyer, Ariana WilliamsAnnouncer...............................................Thompson TyerDulocians...........................Abigail Earley, Klara Erickson, Kelsey Gillean, Sarah Middleton, Mary Layla Moseley, Mia Neira, Madalyn Stansbury, Emma Taegtmeyer, Abigail TrebilcockFarquaad........................................................Brak YoungGingy...............................Allison Scott, Maranda NicholsPuss in Boots....................................................Mia NeiraPeter Pan...........................................Gavin FrangenbergKnights........................Sarah Glisson, Brittany Lawrence, Katie Reinholtz, Emily StrodeDragon.......................................................Anna GanongBirds/Trees/Woodland Creatures............Klara Erickson, Marleigh Lawrence, Sarah Middleton, Mary Layla Moseley, Abigail Moss, Allison Moss, Mia Neira, Madalyn Stansbury, Emma TaegtmeyerPied Piper..........................................Canon FrangenbergTapping Rats..............Abigail Earley, Gavin Frangenberg, Kelsey Gillean, Madison Herget, Evelyn Maglothin, Emmy Claire RogersBlind Mice......Anna Ganong, Paige Rogers, Abigail ScottBishop..................................................Sam FrangenbergDwarf......................................................Carter Cavaness
CrewDirector: Maranda Nichols
Stage Manager/Props/Assistant Director: Jenny Westmoreland
Choreography: Cori KellerMusic: Cody Duncan
Tech Director: J.R. LawrenceSet Construction & Design: J.R. Lawrence and Cody
DuncanLights: J.R. LawrenceSound: Cody Duncan
Special ThanksAmanda Nichols, Chris Nichols, John Westmoreland,
Eleanor & Evie Westmoreland, Kathryn Stansbury, Madalyn Stansbury, Michelle Neira, Mia Neira, Emma Neira, Sam Frangenberg, Gavin Frangenberg, Meagan Rice, Reid & Paige Rogers, Beau Tarkington & Family,
Laura Mason, Katy Hoover, Anna Ganong, Emily Strode, Daniel Plyley, Heather Scott, Ed Salo, Kilee Erickson,
Jeanne Erickson, All the kid critics who laughed, asked questions, and were distracted in various moments in
the show to show us how to really entertain.
Due to extenuating circumstances, Randy Hembrey was unable to perform as Donkey this weekend. We thank
him for his dedication during rehearsals.
Stage NotesAbigail, Dance and sing your heart out! We love you! Mom, Dad, Nina, and Pop
Kelsey, We are so proud of you and all of your hard work and accomplishments! You continue to amaze us every day! We cannot wait to watch your performances! We love you big! Mom, Kinley, Grandpa & Grandma, Jersey & Homer
Madison, We love watching you perform. Have a great show Love, Dad, Mom, & Harrison
Sarah, We are so excited about your first musical and are so very proud of you! Cutest little deer ever! We love you! Mama, Daddy, Kaley, Faith, Mallory, & Macey
Emma, We are so proud of you! You are going to do big things. We love you. Mom, Dad, and Cole
Stage NotesMia, We are so proud of you! Keep following your dreams and shining brightly. We love you very much. Love, Mom, Dad, and Emma
Madalyn, I am definitely not a “Morning Person” but I have enjoyed getting to have an inside look at what it takes for you to put on a show. I am so proud of you, and I’m blessed to be part of the Story of YOUR Life! May all your wishes come true! Love, Mom, Dad, and Rebekah
Dear Emmy Claire, We are so proud of our Young Fiona! We are so excited to see what you theatre future holds, but we know it starts today! Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations to the Rogers Family! Reid, Paige, and Emmy Claire on stage together for the first time in a musical! Have the best time...we will! Gigi, Papa, and Baby Charlotte
You’ve never been a morning person, but what makes you special makes you strong! We’re all believers in you! Love Daddy, Momma, and Baylor
Director’s NoteI am so glad to see us back in the theater this summer,
as always there are so many opportunities to bring a little drama to our community. I have so enjoyed
leading this cast. It has truly been a community experience. It has been a joy to watch Moms and Dads tend to children while taking direction to ask their child what the next step in a dance is. The joy that is experienced being onstage with families and getting
to watch those interactions is unlike any other. In this show, Shrek finds his own family through a bunch of misfits just trying to find a little justice in the
world...sounds a little familiar? I love that this show is about finding who you are and letting your flaws, your skills, and everything in between help you find a place in this world. Shrek is about finding where and with who you belong. I know for my journey in
community theatre, this is exactly what I’ve found. My flaws are great and yet somehow make me a better person. My skills (though not before) have become many in learning just enough to make a costume or
build a piece of a set, or help someone out with music (not my skill set, but I can in a pinch). We embrace all
of who we are and find those rare moments in life when all that we are is used for something greater
than ourselves. This is just community theater, a mere distraction from life, that causes a little stress, a
little push out of your comfort zone, a little work, and a lot of trust in other people, but most of all,
joy. Just community theater that creates relationships you can rely on, people who you care about, and more
creativity than you can imagine . I am so grateful to have worked with this cast and crew to bring just a
little humor for this short time. I hope you enjoy the performance as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
Auditions
June 18th at 5:30 pmJune 19th at 10:00 am
Performances
June 19th at 6:00 pmJune 20th at 2:00 amJune 24th at 6:00 pmJune 25th at 6:00 pmJune 26th at 6:00 pm
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