It's been a lot of fun to watch the show Shrek the Musical come together.
Leslie Comer-Porter, who volunteers for both the Developmental Therapy Center and First Stage Theatre, suggested the two groups join forces and produce a show that could include children with special needs, in addition to the usual cast of young actors.
(I'm also on the board of First Stage, I should mention.)
We all knew Shrek would be a fun show, with lots of parts for kids of all ages, so we held auditions months ago, and the cast and directors have been working hard since then to bring the show to life.
There were challenges along the way - it's not always easy to find a giant dragon on short notice, for instance, but they found an awesome pink dragon for Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona to encounter!
Now, all that work pays off as the show takes the stage this weekend (and only this weekend) for four great shows at Huntington High School.
We're all proud of what this talented group of young actors has accomplished, and we hope you'll get a chance to see the show and cheer these kids on!
Here's the official press release:
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The live stage show, Shrek the Musical, which is based on the beloved Dreamworks animated film, will be presented on May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and May 5 and 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Huntington High School Auditorium at 1 Highlander Way.
The hit musical based on Shrek ran on Broadway and has toured the world. It follows the story of an Ogre who finds himself, against his will and with the help of a talking donkey, getting involved in saving Princess Fiona (who’s hiding a secret), facing a dragon and trying to save his storybook friends from an ambitious king.
The show is a co-production with First Stage Theatre Company and the Developmental Therapy Center in Huntington, and the cast includes children with special needs as performers. The Center is dedicated to providing quality occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy and special instruction services to those with special needs in the Tri-State area, regardless of the patient’s disability or ability to pay for the services.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and under and senior citizens. They can be ordered at http://developmentaltherapycenter.com/events/shrek-the-musical/ or purchased at the door.
The show’s directing team includes Director Zach Davis, Music Director Mark Smith, Choreographer Melissa Marcum, Costume Designer Tish Maynard and producers Debbie Jackson and Leslie Comer-Porter.
Shrek the Musical is the third and final show in the 28th season for Huntington’s children’s theatre.
The mission of First Stage Theatre Company is to provide opportunities for children to develop social and communication skills by participating in the performing arts and to promote fine arts education through the presentation of theatrical productions to children and families in our community.
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