Marsh Grammar School Drama Club presented a pair of high-energy, hilarious and on-point performances of “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” in March.
Led by Caden Faulling as Shrek and Ellie Kennedy as Princess Fiona, the Upper School cast (except for the adorable Lucia Souza who played Tinkerbell) shared the green ogre’s adventures as he sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. Not only does he engage with an array of fairytale misfits, but Shrek ultimately learns how to believe in himself while opening his heart to others.
The show, directed by Marsh staffer Tina Ozaroff with assistance from Upper School Music and Chorus teacher Adrianna Giordano, was based on the Oscar-winning Disney film and the book “Shrek” by William Steig. The Marsh’s musical took five months of preparation and practice, and the result was just magical!
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- Shrek was played by Caden Faulling.
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- Donkey, played by Ta’Kara Feugill, nailed the role with perfect comedic timing!
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- Sharing a laugh are Pig 1 (Michaela Michaud), Pig 2 (Avery Dell’Anno), Pig 3 (Hadassah Felizardo), Big Bad Wolf (Leah Hunter) and Ugly Duckling (Fatima Harakat).
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- Dragon (Rihanna Guerrier) shows her singing chops, backed by Knights (Delaney D’Hondt) and (Sophia Cerullo).
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- Lord Farquaad (Isabella Bane, at right) wants to become a king and thinks marrying Princess Fiona is his best chance.
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- Princess Fiona (Ellie Kennedy) reveals that Shrek isn’t the only ogre in this show!
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- Fairy-tale characters like Pinocchio (Samantha Michaud) enhanced the show with their singing and dancing.
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- Princess Fiona (Ellie Kennedy) is falling for Shrek (Caden Faulling). MethuenLife photos by Melissa Fili
