This is the first part of a two-part series about Lincoln High School’s production of “Shrek the Musical.” Part two will highlight a review of the show and will be featured tomorrow.
“You got to make a move
You got to shift into gear
You got to buckle down and give it a whirl
The scene is set right out of a book
With a sunset and a beautiful girl”
A fairytale of epic proportions, Lincoln High School’s production of “Shrek the Musical” gives a whole new meaning to love, friendship, and adventure. Shrek isn’t like the other “guys.” He sets out to rescue a fiery princess with his comic sidekick Donkey. Along the way they run into misfits and villains. Does he save his beloved princess? You’ll have to check out the musical to find out. Shrek provides a storyline that lends a message that looks aren’t everything; it’s what’s in the heart that matters.
With a cast of over 75 high-school students and children bringing the tale to life, we sat down with the four leads of the “Shrek the Musical” cast for some Q&A.
Jack Brown
Part in Musical: Shrek
Year: Junior
Been in musicals since: 8th musical. Been in musicals since 2nd grade.
Will you be singing: Yes
Favorite Song: Who I’d Be
What interested you in this role: I love the songs. Shrek is so fun to play.
What is an iconic prop in the musical or favorite part of your costume: The sunflower in Act 2. I think it is a cute addition to the scene. I practice singing to it as if I were singing to Fiona.
What’s the hardest part about your role: The times that I have to be mean or angry. I am not actually like that in real life.
What do you think the audience will like about the musical: I think they will like the music. A lot of people are familiar with the movie and the music helps tell the story. The songs are fun and the musical contains a lot of songs that aren’t featured in the movie.
Future plans: Open at this time.
Hayley Wright
Part in Musical: Fiona
Year: Senior
Been in musicals since: 5th musical
Will you be singing: Yes
Favorite Song: I Know It’s Today
What interested you in this role: She is fun. I am sorta like Fiona, so it’s easy to play her.
What is an iconic prop in the musical or favorite part of your costume: My book
What’s the hardest part about your role: Fiona is full of energy. It is hard to keep up the energy level of the character, but I manage to do it.
What do you think the audience will like about the musical: I think they will like the characters and big numbers.
Future plans: Open at this time.
Dorian Anderson
Part in Musical: Donkey
Year: Junior
Been in musicals since: 2nd musical
Will you be singing: Yes
Favorite Song: Make a Move
What interested you in this role: I really liked the character. I love being funny. I enjoy adding comic relief.
What is an iconic prop in the musical or favorite part of your costume: My sunglasses. They are snazzy and cool.
What’s the hardest part about your role: The hooves of my costume. I can’t pick stuff up. My castmates have to help me.
What do you think the audience will like about the musical: There is so much more to the musical than the movie. It is more funny, more upbeat. I actually think people will like the musical better than the movie.
Future plans: I’d like to attend a 4-year college and then become a physician’s assistant.
Zachary Stiles
Part in Musical: Lord Farquaad
Year: Senior
Been in musicals since: 4th musical
Will you be singing: Yes
Favorite Song: I Know It’s Today
What interested you in this role: He’s sassy and mean. I know that sounds strange, but he is a really fun character to play.
What is an iconic prop in the musical or favorite part of your costume: My skinny little legs.
What is unique about your costume: The skinny little legs.
What’s the hardest part about your role: The yelling is very taxing.
What do you think the audience will like about the musical: The humor.
Future plans: Attend Duquesne University and major in Pharmacy.
Performances of Shrek the Musical will be held on Friday, November 8th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 pm.
Tickets prices are $13 for adults and $11 for Students/Senior Citizens and can now be reserved by calling 724-752-1591 x3002 or by e-mailing ellwoodcitymusical@gmail.com.
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