Shrek the Musical. Fine performances from the leads and a standout debut role.
The highlights of this very ambitious production are fine performances from the lead characters of Shrek and the Donkey and some excellent costumes.
Kraig-Paul Proulx handles the role of the green ogre Shrek with great aplomb and Damien Broomes is simply a delight as his sidekick Donkey.
Among the most attractive costumes are the cleverness of the Donkey’s outfit and the charm of the sunflowers.
Director Sue Fowler-Dacey shows her adeptness at handling the enormous cast, despite some variation of ability among the group (almost inevitable given Suzart’s philosophy of openness to any interested in trying their hand at performing or backstage work.)
One very young performer, Stella Puttick was a standout in her debut role of young Fiona. She shows great potential for the future
It is unfortunate that, because mikes were not available to all, it is difficult to judge the quality of the entire cast.
What was clear is that all members of the large group were having a lot of fun with the show.
Shrek the Musical played at the Centrepointe Studio Theatre until December 8.
Director: Sue Fowler-Dacey
Musical director: Gabriel Leury
Technical director/puppet designer: Elaine McCausland
Set: Kristopher Tharris
Costumes: Marion Parry
Sound: Christopher Elliott
Lighting: Alan Viau
Cast:
Shrek…………………………………………..Kraig-Paul Proulx
Donkey………………………………………..Damien Broomes
Teen Fiona……………………………………Danii Ormerod
Young Fiona………………………………….Stella Puttick
Fiona………………………………………….Tara St-Pierre
Farquaad………………………………………T.J. Wong
Dragon…………………………………………Kathleen Arbour
Dwarf………………………………………….Zachary Ziebarth
Ensemble:
Zander Bone, Bernice Corbishley, Dave Corbishley, Grace Cosgrove, Morgan Coughlan, Rachel Duschesneau, Jacob Elliott-Davis, Stefanie Fairbairn, Maddie Fulford, Liam Gossom, Jake Hamilton, Lesley Hammil, Mary Lou Hulan, Megan Hulan, Kyla Kenny, Jay Landerville, Caitlin Mears, Dahlia Meyer, Lily Meyer, Kas Mwenyamali, Travis Pender, Kaylee Ross, Michele Ross, Rachel Rumstein, Shelagh Salisbury, Katie Shepherd, Maureen Speer, Bella Szpala, Sandro Vatieri, Bryanna Watt, Gwyneth Whalen-Hughes, Emma Woodside, Calvin Ziebarth