Midcoast Youth Theater
Shrek, The Musical
Shrek, The Musical
Book & lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek
Performances on:
Thu, May 7th at 7pm
Fri, May 8th at 7pm
Sat, May 9th at 2pm & 7pm
Sun, May 10th at 2pm
Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School
Directed by Randy O'hara
Musical direction by Courtney Babbidge
Choreography by Christina Longstreeth
Open to performer of all ages - children & adults
Shrek: The musical
.directed by Randy O'hara
Everyone’s favorite ogre is back — and he’s greener than ever!
Join Shrek, Donkey, and all your favorite fairytale misfits on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure that turns the classic fairytale on its head.
When a grumpy ogre’s peaceful swamp is invaded by a band of banished storybook characters, Shrek sets off on a quest to reclaim his home — and ends up discovering the true meaning of friendship, love, and inner beauty along the way.
Filled with dazzling music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a whole lot of heart, Shrek the Musical proves that being different is what makes you special. This larger-than-life production is perfect for audiences of all ages — a “once upon a time” you’ll never forget!
Important Show Information
Rehearsals will be begin in late February.
Rehearsals will primarily take place on:
-Mondays from 6:30-9:30pm
-Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30pm
-Saturdays from 1-5pm
The majority of rehearsals for young children will take place on Saturdays.
Tech week will take place at Crooker Theater starting Thursday, April 30th
with shows running May 7-10th.
Auditions
Auditions will be held on:
Friday Jan 30th from 6:00-9:30pm
Saturday Jan 31st from 1-5pm
at the Mid Coast Presbyterian Church in Topsham.
Additional audition information coming in December!
Shrek Creative Team
Randy O'Hara Director Randy O'Hara is a director, choreographer, actor and educator with over 25 years of experience in Theatre. After graduating from The University of New Hampshire with a Degree he moved to NYC to work as an actor, and followed that passion to San Francisco where he worked for the better part of a decade as Conservatory Director and then Artistic Director for Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory. His journey has brought him back to the east coast and he couldn't be more excited to be joining the amazing community of artists here. Past favorite roles and shows include: Claude (Hair), Quasimodo (Hunchback...), Riff-Raff (Rocky Horror), Cosmo (Singin' in the Rain), Elf, Something Rotten, Spring Awakening, Cabaret, and many more. "Support the arts and make the world a better place. The mission of the theater, after all, is to change, to raise the consciousness of people to their human possibilities."- Arthur Miller
Courtney Babbidge Music Director Courtney is a musician who composes, arranges, directs and teaches in Midcoast Maine. He’s been music directing since 2008 and has done over 100 different shows. When not doing music projects, Courtney enjoys rockhounding, improv comedy and building/performing puppets.
Christina Longstreeth Choreographer Christina is excited to return to MYT! She grew up dancing, choregraphing and performing in western Massachusetts, making her professional debut with Barrington Stage Company in 2013. Christina has choreographed and performed with companies from Bar Harbor to Portland, most recently choreographing Honk! for Studio Theater of Bath, and Willy Wonka for MYT. Additionally, she has choreographed for show choirs, contemporary ballet companies, and film projects across the sate. Christina currently teaches musical theater dance at both Studio Theatre of Bath and The Moving Company.
Denise Siggins Stage Manager Denise has stage managed many shows for MYT. She enjoys being behind the scenes to help the actors bring the show to life on stage. She loves doing theater, going for walks and hanging out with her family.
Clair Siggins Set build & design Clair has been part of the MYT family since 2014, and this marks around his 30th show with us! Over the past nine years, he’s played a huge role in bringing our productions to life—designing, building, or helping out with sets for most of our shows. He’s also lent a hand with sound and lighting along the way.