Live, On Stage! PCP's Shrek, the Musical Opens Friday November 4!

Please join the Portland Civic Players on this magical journey! Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." This 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 shorttempered 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.

Led by Matt Thelen as Shrek, and Mary Green as Fiona, the part of Donkey is played by Antonius Watkins, Lord Farquuad by Arron Swan, and Dragon by Tiffany Barron. The Muffin Man/Gingy will be portrayed by Madison Sharp, Pinocchio by Iggy Arleth, King Harold/Big Bad Wolf by Dan Braker, Queen Lillian/Fairy Godmother by Emily Perry, Peter Pan by Josephine Polasek, the Three Little Pigs by Laura Johnson, Autumn Simons, and Mahlea Maresh, the Wicked Witch by Cassandra Jasma, Sugar Plum Fairy by Amber Miller, Ugly Duckling by Kelly Frazee, Ogre Family/Three Bears by Jonathan Bair, Chris Horvath and Keira Cymbal and Zoe Isbell. Also appearing are the Mad Hatter portrayed by Matt Dorn, Elf by Evie Johnston, Dwarf by Audrey Frazee, Three Blind Mice by Autumn Simons, Jazmyn Hard, and Amber Miller, White Rabbit by Sarah Jandernoa, Pied Piper by Jazmyn Hard, Captain of the Guard/Thelonius by Tyler Tichvon, Knights/Guards by Leon Miller, Pam Robinson, Madi Crowley, Josie Isbell, and Erin Hoard, Young Fiona by Rosie Johnston, Teen Fiona by Josie Isbell, and the Rats/Duloc Dancers by Heather's Dance Studio of St. Johns.

“We are so excited to bring this incredible show to our Portland stage!” said director Mary Teachout. “We have an amazingly talented cast with a great mix of familiar faces and those new to our stage. We couldn’t be happier with the hard work and enthusiasm of everyone involved! Tickets are going fast, you don't want to miss this show!”

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Awardwinning fairy tale adventure, featuring songs from Jeanine Tesori, and book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek The Musical 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. Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

The PCP production is directed by Mary Teachout, with assistant director Erin Hoard. Play dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 4-6, and 11-13 at the Portland Community Theater, located at 231 Maple Street, Portland. Both Friday performances will be in the evening at 7:30pm with matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. Since this is a kid-friendly show, there are four matinees! Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for students through high school, and are on sale now! They can be purchased online at portlandcivicplayers.com, by calling 517-647-4041, or by visiting the box office from 6-8pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. See you at the theater!