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DIRECTOR'S NOTE

A friend of mine once asked me what I thought Shrek was about. The answer was simple: Love, and the journey one takes to learn how to do that. As the story begins, we meet Young Shrek and Young Fiona, both sent off to lives of lonely isolation. To them, the Big Bright Beautiful World is something they will never be a part of, with Shrek in his swamp and Fiona locked in her tower. But Fate, as is often the case, has other plans for them. Farquaad inadvertently sets things in motion by way of his cruelty, Donkey brings in some delightful chaos, Dragon shows us love can happen in the most unexpected places, and that Beautiful World  and the Fairy Tales Creatures teach us to always let out Freak Flag Fly. By the end of the show, they both realize it is indeed a Big, Bright Beautiful World, and we all fit in it, whether we are a Princess, an Ogre, a Donkey or a Dragon. We are us, and we are you, and always stronger when we let love in, and pass it on.

Song List

Act I

• Big Bright Beautiful World (Company)
• Story Of My Life (Company)
• Don’t Let Me Go (Donkey)
• What’s Up, Duloc? (Company)
• I Know It’s Today (Young, Teen, and Adult Fiona)
• Travel Song (Shrek, Donkey)
• Forever (Dragon, Donkey, Knights)
• This Is How A Dream Comes True (Fiona)
• Who I’d Be (Shrek, Fiona, Donkey)

Act II

• Morning Person (Fiona, Pied Piper, Tap-dancing Rats)
• I Think I Got You Beat (Shrek, Fiona)
• Ballad Of Farquaad (Farquaad, Guards)
• Make A Move (Donkey, Three Blind Mice)
• When Words Fail (Shrek)
• Build A Wall (Shrek)
• Freak Flag (Company)
• Bright Bright Beautiful World Reprise (Shrek)
• Finale (Company)
• I’m A Believer (Company)

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Ericka Adams

Dragon

Ericka Adams is a 18 year old senior at Conifer High School, Shrek will be Ericka’s 19th show at Stagedoor, some of her previous roles include the Dowager in Anastasia, Ursula in the Little Mermaid and Worker in Hadestown. Outside of theatre Ericka loves skiing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. She would love to thank all of her directors cast and crew mates for making such an incredible show possible and hopes you enjoy Shrek!

Fletcher Anderson

Captain of the Guards, Male Swing

Fletcher is a 16 year old sophomore at Conifer Senior High School. This is his 7th show at StageDoor Theatre. Some of his previous shows at StageDoor include The Little Mermaid, Hadestown, and Grease. Outside of theater, Fletcher is a 2nd year wrestler for his school's team. He would like to thank his creative team for all of their commitment to the shows they do, he would like to thank his family for their support, and he'd like to thank his cast mates. Lastly, he hopes you enjoy the show!

Katie Bowlin

Fiona

Katie is a Senior at Conifer High School, with Shrek being her 30th show at StageDoor Theatre! You may have recently seen her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Eurydice in Hadestown, Betty Haynes in White Christmas, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, or Lily in Anastasia! When not on stage, Katie is also the Choreographer for the middle school company! Her most recent credit is Once Upon a Mattress. StageDoor has truly done so much more than words can say for her, and she would like to say that there is no better place to grow up in. Thank you for supporting Katie's Senior show- and she hopes you enjoy!

Jade Carmody

Eli Croxton

Raelyn Denver

Mama bear, Mama Ogre, Blind Mouse, Tap Dancing Rat, Donkey Understudy

Raelyn is excited to be performing in her second show at StageDoor! Previous credits include: Crutchie (Newsies), Catherine of Aragon (Six), Bottom (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). She wants to give a big thanks to her family and friends for their continuous support.

Ruby Dignan

Humpty Dumpty, Teen Fiona, Rat

Ruby is a sophomore at Conifer High School, and she enjoys snowboarding, singing, hanging out, and playing with her many dogs. This is her twelve show in the Conifer area, and has previously done shows like Hadestown, Little Mermaid, and Seussical. She would love to thank her family, the creative team and ESPECIALLY the costumers! She hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she has enjoyed performing! 🥚

Olivia Files

Lord Farquaad

Oh, it’s you, what a terrific surprise! Olivia is a 10th grader at Conifer High School. This is her 17th show at StageDoor and her 20th show overall. Some of her favorite roles include Anya in Anastasia and Mayzie in Suessical. Olivia is honored to be a part of such an amazing cast and crew. She wants to thank everyone who helped make the production possible and welcome to Duloc!

Nate Florence

Shrek

Nate is a Junior at Conifer High School. This is his 20th show overall, and 17th with StageDoor! His favorite recent roles are Javert in Les Mis at Apex Performing Arts and Orpheus in Hadestown at StageDoor. Outside of theater, Nate enjoys time climbing 14ers with his dad and watching F1. He would like to thank Kelly, Collin, Ariana, and Jacob for their guidance and support helping peel back the layers of this iconic character and share the heart of Shrek with you!

Abigail Fong

White Rabbit, Guard, Knight

Abigail is a freshman and she is homeschooled. Some of her favorite things to do are reading, singing, doing puzzles, and hanging out with family and friends. Some of the other performances she has been in are the Suessical, Newsies, and Frozen. She would like to thank her castmates for their hard work and her family for their support and love.

Sydney Kuhn

Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy

Sydney Kuhn is a senior at Conifer High School who is very excited to be performing in Shrek as Gingy! Some of her prior performances include Anastasia and Hadestown. She would like to thank her family, creative team, and cast members for helping to put on an amazing show and hopes you enjoy Shrek!

Emma-Leigh Weiker

Wicked Witch, Duloc Dancer, Rat, Gingy Understudy

Emma-Leigh Weiker is a sophomore at Conifer High School. 2026 will be her 6th year in musical theater. Her prior performances include Moana Jr., Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Something Rotten, and Anastasia. She would like to thank her family for bringing her into the world of musical theater and her creative team for their support.

Maisie Mitchell

Pig 3, Blind Mouse, Knight

Maisie is a Junior at Conifer High School. She enjoys reading, swimming, and singing in her free time. She would like to thank her family and the creative team for their support! She is so proud of all her cast mates and hope you all enjoy the show!

Reese Norvell

Young Shrek, Baby Bear, Duloc Dancer, Tap Dancing Rat

Reese Norvell is a sophomore at Conifer High School. She enjoys skiing, reading, and hanging out with friends. Shrek is her 11th show at StageDoor. Some of her favorite shows have been Legally Blonde, Hadestown, and Anastasia. She would like to thank her family, friends, and creative team for their support.

Caroline Rouse

Fairy Godmother,Puss n Boots, Guard, Knight, Ensemble.

Caroline is a student at WJMS. She enjoys riding horses, surfing, and violin. She has been in many shows, including The Little Mermaid and Anastasia. She is playing The Fairy Godmother and Puss ‘n Boots. She is so excited to be in Shrek with the cast!

Delaney Shacklett

Pig #2, Queen, Guard, Duloc Dancer

Delaney Shacklett is a Senior at Sunvale Academy. This is her second show at StageDoor Theatre. You might have seen her as Countess Ipolitov in Anastasia. Delaney loves singing, dancing, and watching movies. She would like to thank her family and the creative team.

Heidi Swanson

Charlie Van Beek

Pinocchio, Ensemble

Charlie is a senior at Conifer High School. When she is not acting in theater, she is usually at gymnastics or being a lifeguard at Pirates Cove! This is Charlie’s 26th show in all and her 13th at StageDoor! She would like to thank her family for all the dedication they put in and her friends for being amazing! Sadly this is Charlie’s last show at StageDoor until next summer. She can’t wait to put on an amazing show for everyone! And hopes you enjoy the show! <3

Mallory Van Beek

Young Fiona, Pig 1, Blind Mouse, and Rat

Mallory Van Beek is a sophomore at Conifer high school, this is mallory's 24th show in total. When Mallory is not at the theater she can be found hiking with her dog rocket or hanging out with friends! Mallory is old like to thank the creative team for making this show possible! Enjoy the show!

Cora Vigil

Donkey

Cora is a junior at D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing guitar, sipping tea, cuddling her puppy, and making waffles 🧇. Her past performances include Hadestown where she played a fate, and The Little Mermaid, where she played Jetsam. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoys parfaits! If you’re a real donkey fan, let’s hear you go “HEE-HAW” (like a donkey) 🫏

Teddy Wartgow

Big Bad Wolf, King, Thelonius, Knight, Shrek Understudy

Part grandma, part menace, all drama. By day: Teddy is your average Conifer High School student. By night: he’s the most fashion-forward predator in Far Far Away. Rocking a nightgown better than Rita Hayworth and delivering dialog sharper than his teeth. This will be Teddy’s 15th production at StageDoor including a triumphant role as the Wizard the Oz in a recent elementary school production (long story), Vlad Popov in Anastasia, and Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid. Warning: this Big Bad Wolf isn’t here to huff and puff – he’s here to steal the show.

Kelly McAllister

Director

Kelly is delighted to be directing Shrek with this amazing cast and crew! He’s been a part of StageDoor for over ten years now, and each year keeps getting better. Shows directed here include: Hadestown; SpongeBob Squarepants; Murder for Two; White Christmas; Rocky Horror Show; and The Drowsy Chaperone. Around town he had directed shows at the School of Mines; Sasquatch Productions; Reel Kids; Wolf Theatre at Denver JCC, and more. He directed Eigg; Banned; and Absurd Hero at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He teaches playwriting at the DCPA, runs a film production company, McSquared Productions, and is a member of the Writers Guild of America.

Collin Sinclair

Music Director

COLLIN SINCLAIR (he/him) is a theatre music director, conductor, and pianist in the Denver metro area. He is incredibly grateful to be working with StageDoor students again! He has collaborated additionally with Parker Arts, Front Range Theatre Company, and University of Colorado Boulder, among others. Other credits include playing keys for the Wicked National Tour and the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Awards. Away from the musical keyboard, Collin works at a computer keyboard as a software engineer and lives with his fiancée Gabrielle and their sons Jupiter and Hermes (who are cats).

Arianna Olivarez

Choreographer

Arianna Olivarez is honored to be choreographing this iconic show! A longtime member of the Stagedoor family, you might have seen Arianna onstage in many of the adult company shows including this summer's production of Something Rotten. She started her choreographic journey at Spotlight Theatre and has done extensive work with Magic Moments in the movement department. Arianna is currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Next up, you can catch her choreography in action with Stagedoor’s Senior Company production of Shrek the Musical.

Jacob Frye

Stage Manager

Jacob Frye, a Stagedoor student alum, is SO excited to be stage managing his first show here! He started as a freshman in high school, and he feels so grateful to have grown up here and now contribute to what makes this place so special. Besides Stagedoor, he has acted at the PACE Center, Vintage Theater, Arts Hub, and CU Boulder. He is also a Rocky Horror aficionado, performing with the local ShadowCast at least once a month. Outside of theater, he loves the bass guitar, the Playstation 2, and his Venza. He hopes that the heart that is strewn throughout the show leaves you feeling a bit more hopeful about the world. Stay freaky!

Tracy Doty

Production Manager

Parker Liebaert

Parent Coordinator

Jon Weeks

Light Design

Logan Rafdal

Sound Design

Tracy Doty

Cast Board Decorator

Cat Carris

Set Construction and Painting

Jennifer Middleton

Costume Lead

Costume Team

Jackie Bowlin

Bethany Van Beek

Props Lead

Samara Malcolm

Light Board Operator

Collin Sinclair

Sound Board Operator

Ellie Sinclair

Run Crew Lead

Mourin Malcolm, Waylon Keane, Kai Brennan, Sage Wartgow

Backstage Crew

Tracy Doty

Photographer

Maryn Joyce

Marketing, Content Editing, Program, Poster Design, & Graphics

Star Walters

Front House

Amanda Norvell, Carrie Weiker

Cast Meals

Photos

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