First Stage Theatre and Developmental Therapy Center is presenting the musical next weekend, so let's meet the cast! Here's the first of a series of interviews with the cast, starting with the lovely and talented Holly Price:
Q: What is Shrek the Musical all about?
Holly: Shrek the Musical is a story about a big green ogre who, after being tormented and feared by “normal” people his whole life, decides to live by himself in a nasty swamp. This plan is wrecked when one day, out of the blue, a group of well known fairy tale creatures (Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Fairy Godmother, etc.) show up and inform Shrek that the evil Lord Farquaad has banished them from the kingdom of Duloc and they have been forced to live in his swamp! Shrek tells them that he will talk to Lord Farquaad and get them to go back to Duloc. This show follows Shrek as tries to get his swamp back, fights a dragon, makes his first friend, finds true love and learns that the world might not be so bad after all.
Q: What character do you play?
Holly: I play the Sugar Plum Fairy. Sugar Plum gets dumped in the swamp along with the rest of her fairy tale pals, and has to find a way to fight back against Lord Farquaad’s unfair orders. My favorite part of playing this part (besides her fabulous costume, of course) is that she is the one who first tells Pinocchio and the other fairy tale characters that it’s okay to “let your freak flag fly.” I hope that is the message that everyone can take from this show, that being different is amazing, and we should never feel ashamed of who we are.
Q: What’s your favorite song in the show?
Holly: My favorite part of the whole show is the song “Freak Flag.” This song captures everything that Shrek the Musical is about. Especially the line: “What makes us special, makes us strong.” Which is something that not only have all of our characters learned throughout the show, but our cast has too! This song is has a wonderful message and it’s so energetic and fun! I hope everyone in the audience feels as excited as we do when we perform it and want to dance along in their seats with us!
Q: Tell us about the cast.
Holly: This cast is amazing! Everyone involved in the show has been nothing but loving and supportive. I’m one of the older kids at First Stage, so I have been in a lot of shows with many different casts and we always have a great time.
Q: If a kid out there is thinking about auditioning for a future show, what would you tell them?
Holly: I would tell them to go for it and don’t be afraid! I know auditions can be scary, especially if you’ve never been to one before, but I have had the best experience with First Stage for the past four years. Everyone here is incredibly kind and we have so much fun together. Please come join us!
Q: If someone is thinking about going to “Shrek,” would you recommend it?
Holly: I think everyone should come see Shrek, whether you’re 5 or 105, there’s going to be something here for you to enjoy! Shrek the Musical has sweet and touching scenes, hilarious jokes, and amazing music. No matter what you like, this show will have it!
Thanks, Holly!
“Shrek the Musical” - First Stage Theatre and Developmental Therapy Center presents the musical based on the animated film on May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., May 5 and 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Huntington High School’s auditorium at 1 Highlander Way. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and kids under 12.
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