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AUBURN — Rehearsals have been in full swing since June 5 for “Shrek, the Musical” — a comedic extravaganza — under the co-direction of John Blanchette and Christopher Hodgkin, with Brandon Chaloux as producer and Steven Barter as musical director.
The show is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation motion picture film, “Shrek the Musical,” based on the book by William Steig. It is also a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (“Thoroughly Modern Millie”) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. In addition to the smash hit “I’m a Believer,” this show also features the lovely “Big, Bright Beautiful World” and the non-conformity ballad “Freak Flag.”
Shrek brings the characters you know and love from the film to life on the stage and proves that, like onions and ogres, there are “layers” to every story.
Performance dates are Aug. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20. All shows are at Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St. Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office at 207-783-0958 or accessing the website, www.laclt.com.
CAPTIONS — Fiona (Ashley Gallagher) tries to hide her horror as she sees Shrek’s face (Gerry Therrien) for the first time when he removes his helmet and face guard. Shrek’s loyal sidekick, Donkey (Chad Jacobson) reflects his apprehension of the exposure in a rehearsal scene from “SHREK the Musical,” being presented by L/A Community Little Theatre August 11-20. (Photo by Rachel Morin.)
