The Company to Present SHREK at Town Hall Theater, 11/7-17

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage.

The musical will appear at Town Hall Theater for nine performances from November 7-17, a production of "The Company", a new resident company at THT that will specialize in musicals.

Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful and slightly fiery Princess Fiona. The villain has short temper, a cookie has a bad attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits all sing and dance to an effervescent Broadway score. It's an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, one that appeals to people of all ages.

The Company has assembled one of the best and most experienced casts ever to appear on the THT stage. Shrek is played by local actor Leigh Guptill, a big guy with a soaring voice who was born to play the role. Other cast members include Kim Anderson (star of Funny Girl), Bill Bickford (star of Music Man), and Justin Bouvier, who has directed and acted in several shows at THT. SerenE Eddy plays the Dragon, with Sarah Stone, Jessica Allen, Marshall Eddy, Lydia Deppman and over a dozen other performers bringing the musical to life. Tim Guiles is the driving force behind the work, serving as director and musical director.

Shrek will be performed nine times over two weekends beginning on November 7. Evening performances (7:30 curtain) are November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16. Matinees (2 pm) are November 10, 16, 17. Tickets are $23/$18 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at 802 382-9222,www.townhalltheater.org, at the THT Box Office (daily except Sunday, Noon - 5 pm) and at the door, if available.

Photo caption: Leigh Guptill will star in the title role of SHREK - The Musical, at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater from November 7-17.