The Alexander Children's Theatre School Presents SHREK: THE MUSICAL

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS), in residence at the Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA), is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of SHREK: THE MUSICAL, running Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 3 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 4 at 4:00 pm.

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: THE MUSICAL is directed by Ryan MacPherson with choreography by Jackie Theoharis and music direction by Ben Tan. Stephanie C. Mavrides is the Executive Producer and ACTS founder.

PERFORMANCES are Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 3 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 4 at 4:00 pm at the Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA). TICKETS range from $15 to $20 and are available online at www.ACTS1.org or by calling the ACTS Box Office (781-899-4467). Group rates are available for parties of 10+.

Since 1999, The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) has been producing several annual musicals, in addition to offering master classes and workshops with professional artists, weekly dance classes, and other educational opportunities. By combining the work of professional adults with that of students and volunteers, we can create an excellent learning experience for all. We believe that every young person can succeed in the theater if given the proper guidance, encouragement, and direction. ACTS is a proud member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres (EMACT). Find us on Facebook and Twitter or visit our website (www.ACTS1.org).

SHREK: THE MUSICAL

CREATIVE TEAM

RYAN MACPHERSON (Director) is a recent graduate from Bentley University, where he studied Marketing and Law. In his free time, Ryan directs and acts in local theater. His directing credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (ACTS), Harvey (Babson Players), Plaza Suite, The Laramie Project and It's A Wonderful Life (Bentley University). Acting credits: The Pillowman (Ariel), Macbeth (Macduff) - FUDGE; Tartuffe (Valere), Red (Ken) - The Umbrella; Next Fall (Luke), Children of Eden(Japeth) - Wellesley Players. Ryan was also lucky enough to study under Scott Fielding at the Michael Chekhov Actors' Studio in Boston for nearly 2 years.

JACKIE THEOHARIS (Choreographer) directed ACTS' recent production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatand choreographed ACTS' productions of The Addams Family, ...Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Legally Blonde, and co-choreographed Footloose. An ACTS alum, she has performed with ACTS as Jo in Little Women, Holly in The Wedding Singer, Mama Morton in Chicago and Ida in Honk. Boston performing credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (IRNE nominee) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (IRNE nominee) with TLP, Spring Awakening (MyTheatre nominee) with FUDGE, Camelot with the New Repertory Theatre, Hairspray with the Wheelock Family Theatre, Tick, Tick...BOOM! (MyTheatre nominee) with the Brandeis Theatre Company, The Rocky Horror Show and Next to Normal with Emerson Umbrella, Children of Eden (DASH nominee) with the Wellesley Players, among others. She also studied musical theater at the Circle in the Square Theater School and the Broadway Artists Alliance, both in New York City. B.A. Brandeis University, Theater and Education.

BEN TAN (Music Director) returns for his second show at ACTS. He has served as music director for Young Frankenstein (ACTS), Grease (Babson Players), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Emerson College Musical Theatre Society), Dear Edwina and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (both Emerson College Kidding Around). He has also played for Into The Woods (Theatre Workshop Nantucket), Cinderella (Braintree East Middle School), and High School Musical (Galvin Middle School, Wakefield, MA)

SHREK: THE MUSICAL

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Shrek - Harry White
Fiona - Alyssa Allen (CAST A), Katherine Crowley (CAST B)
Donkey - Bella Panagiotou
Farquaad - Will Jevon (CAST A), Ryan Baker (CAST B)
Teen Fiona - Emmy McCormick (CAST A), Anna Paradiso (CAST B)
Young Fiona - Adriana Panagiotou (CAST A), Nicole Taranto (CAST B)
Gingy - Grace Glionna (CAST A), Taylor Winn (CAST B)
Pinocchio - Noah Wells (CAST A), Lizzie Strehle (CAST B)
Dragon - Molly Fortier (CAST A), Sydney Crain (CAST B)
Blind Mice (CAST A) - Zoe Golatas, Anna Paradiso, Taylor Winn
Blind Mice (CAST B) - Zoe Golatas, Emmy McCormick, Grace Glionna

ENSEMBLE
Alyssa Allen, Ryan Baker, India Bartram, Kelly Brosnan, Sydney Crain, Katherine Crowley, Sophia DeBeco, Hector Derzi, Isabel Dirks, Molly Fortier, Grace Glionna, Zoe Golatas, Molly Haggerty, Will Jevon, Sara Kates, Gray Jackson, Maeve Kennedy, Emily McCormick, Annie Merhige, Max Merhige, John Mitchell, Adriana Panagiotou, Bella Panagiotou, Sophia Panagiotou, Anna Paradiso, Devon Sisbly, Katie Sobkowicz, Lizzie Strehle, Nicole Taranto, Christopher Tillen, Kennedy Walsh, Mackenzie Walsh, Noah Wells, LiliAnna White, Taylor Winn, Eliza Zangeri, Hayden Zangeri

CAST A performs on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
CAST B performs on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon
All other performers perform their roles in all performances

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