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Upper School students performed their lively production of Shrek the Musical to sold-out audiences in Newton Country Day’s Sweeney-Husson Theatre last weekend. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the Musical is a fairy tale adventure about an unlikely hero who embarks on a life-changing journey. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, the production kept audiences smiling from start to finish at all three performances. 

As Newton Country Day focuses on Goal IV, the building of community as a Christian value, and the ethos of cherished belonging this year, Shrek the Musical reminds us that every person, and fairy tale creature, longs to be seen, known, and loved. 

Dr. Corey Everly, director, reflected, “This cast has turned a swamp into a sanctuary–a place of joy, laughter, and radical inclusion. Through every rehearsal, they’ve shown what it means to ‘go to the margins’ and bring everyone home.”

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and all who made this production possible.

CAST
Shrek: Elizabeth Keefe ‘27
Fiona: Katelyn Hanson ‘26
Donkey: Zayde Martinez ‘27
Lord Farquaad: Caroline Condon ‘27
Mama Ogre: Erin Bourque ‘27
Papa Ogre: Anne Charlotte Keefe ‘29
Young Shrek: Rebecca Chen ‘28
King Harold: Lucy Davenport ‘29
Queen Lillian: Ana Horgan ‘27
Happy Villagers: Nora Augst ‘28, Caroline Hoenscheid ‘28, Margot Pagliano ‘27
Pinocchio: Lillie Sitt ‘28
Big Bad Wolf/Captain:Tildie Lucibello ‘29
Three Little Pigs/Dragonettes/Three Blind Mice: Erin Bourque ‘27, Lucy Davenport ‘29, Ana Horgan ‘27
Fairy Godmother/Bishop: Margot Pagliano ‘27
Ugly Duckling: Caitlin Figlioli ‘29
Sugar Plum Fairy: Lola Purcell ‘29
Wicked Witch/Dragon: Sandy Kario ‘26
Mama Bear/Thelonious/Spoon: Makayla Rodrigues ‘26
Papa Bear/Dish: Megan Thuijs ‘29
Baby Bear: Caroline Hoenscheid ‘28
Mad Hatter/Gingy: Anne Charlotte Keefe ‘29
Humpty Dumpty: Nora Augst ‘28
Guards: Caitlin Figlioli ‘29, Caroline Hoenscheid ‘28, Margot Pagliano ‘27, Lola Purcell ‘29
Young Fiona: Caitlin Figlioli ‘29
Teen Fiona: Lola Purcell ‘29
Rats: Lucy Davenport ‘29, Caroline Hoenscheid ‘28, Margot Pagliano ‘27, Lola Purcell ‘29

PRODUCTION/CREATIVE 
Director/Music Director: Corey Everly 
Choreography Director: Leigh Lucey
Producer: Melissa Davenport P ‘29
Technical Director: David Farreh 
Lead Costume Designer: Emily Damron 
Assistant Costume Designer: Jez Insalaco
Rehearsal Accompanist: Asia Meirovich 
Assistant Director: Margot Pagliano ‘27
Dance Captain: Erin Bourque ‘27
Stage Manager: Catherine Wu ‘27
Assistant Stage Manager: Phoebe Bui ‘27
Stage/Run Crew: Zoey Bekarian ‘29, Nettie Bourque ‘29, Diana Campolongo ‘28, Kareena Chaudhry ‘27, Angelina Feiteira ‘26, Grace Goodman ‘27, Abby Hirsch ‘27, Jordan Rich ‘28, Lucy Willett ‘29, Sophia Yang ‘27, Sophia Zaphiris ‘27
Costume Run Crew: Mariamawit Afework ‘27, Diya Giridhar ‘28, Alessia Velutini ‘27, Sophia Yang ‘27

ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Keyboard: Corey Everly 
Keyboard 2: Asia Meirovich
Reed 1: Lucas Barry
Reed 2: Brandon Hagan 
Tenor Saxophone: Tessa Venanzi ‘26
Horn: Ryan Ramey
Trumpet: Christopher Mish
Trombone: Sam Hausman 
Guitar: Robert Draper
Bass: Sahil Warsi
Percussion: Casey Voss 
Drums: Brian O’Neill 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
The cast, crew, and creative team of Shrek the Musical wish to warmly thank the following people for their support of this production: 

Mrs. Jessica Hooper P ’28
Ms. Melissa Bleakney-Dalton
Ms. Nicole Noel
Ms. Katherine Spelman
Ms. Carolyn Skudder-Pocius 
Ms. Kate Kenney 
Ms. Tina Lim P ‘30
Ms. Laura Kelly
Ms. Abby Woodworth
Mr. Casey Young
The Facilities Team
Flik Dining Services 
The Families of our Cast and Crew 

SHREK THE MUSICAL 
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig 
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire 
Music by Jeanine Tesori 
Originally Produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions 
Original Production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford