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Meet the Company
Felicia Artrip
![Felicia Artrip - Elf, Dragon's Knight (Adult Cast) Puppets (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657110040.jpg)
Cassandra Barckett
![Cassandra Barckett - Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657442066.jpg)
Gianna Barcza
Julianna Barcza
Cassia Beirne
![Cassia Beirne - Young Fiona (Teen Cast) Ensemble (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657110845.jpg)
Hilary Beirne
![Hilary Beirne - Mama Ogre, Humpty Dumpty, Duloc Singer (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1658415541.jpg)
Sadie Biondo
![Sadie Biondo - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657200662.jpg)
Calleigh Brown
![Calleigh Brown - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Both Casts) Ensemble (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1658415400.jpg)
Emily Brunner
![Emily Brunner - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657200965.jpg)
Dan Burg
![Dan Burg - Pinocchio (Adult Cast) Pig#1, King's Knight, Guard (Teen Cast) Duloc Greeter, Puppets (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657201362.jpg)
Stephen Burke
![Stephen Burke - Papa Ogre, Pig #1, Duloc Singer (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657401526.jpg)
Max Cagno
![Max Cagno - Guard, Ensemble (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657401694.jpg)
Dominic Chiocchi
![Dominic Chiocchi - Farquaad (Teen Cast) Pig #2, Duloc Singer (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657401876.jpg)
Julia Chmielowiec
![Julia Chmielowiec - Dance Captain, Pied Piper, Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657403655.jpg)
Phil Cocilovo
![Phil Cocilovo - King Harold (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657403804.jpg)
Destiny Covert
![Destiny Covert - Wicked Witch (Adult Cast) Mama Bear, Dragon's Knight (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657403952.jpg)
Rylee Covert
![Rylee Covert - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat-Both Casts](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657404130.jpg)
Sheena Covert
![Sheena Covert - Peter Pan, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657404325.jpg)
Natalie Crespolini
![Natalie Crespolini - Young Fiona (Adult Cast) Elf (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657404690.jpg)
Russ Crespolini
![Russ Crespolini - Lord Farquaad, Shrek Understudy (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657405358.jpg)
Sofia Alexandra di Palma
![Sofia Alexandra di Palma - Puss in Boots, Ensemble (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657404855.jpg)
Chris Flatt
![Chris Flatt - Big Bad Wolf, Thelonius (Both Casts) Papa Ogre (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657405577.jpg)
Declan Griffith
![Declan Griffith - Young Shrek, Dwarf (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657405785.jpg)
Eliza Halteman
![Eliza Halteman - Dragon, Pig #2, Duloc Singer (Teen Cast) Dancing Rat, Dragon's Knight (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657406564.jpg)
Julianne Handzus
![Julianne Handzus - Guard, Ensemble (Both Casts) Dragon's Knight (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657442374.jpg)
Kimberly Jackson
![Kimberly Jackson - Fiona (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657442459.jpg)
Juliette Jalbert
![Juliette Jalbert - Teen Fiona, Fairy Godmother (Teen Cast) Ensemble, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657443024.jpg)
Julia Kadar
![Julia Kadar - Donkey (Teen Cast) Guard, Dragon's Knight, Ensemble (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657530376.jpg)
Linda Kadar
![Linda Kadar - Stage Manager (Both Casts) Queen Lillian, Mad Hatter, Duloc Singer (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657530496.jpg)
Blair Lanza
![Blair Lanza - Dragon's Knight, Ensemble (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657530788.jpg)
Maya McQueen
![Maya McQueen - Guard, Ensemble (Both Casts), Mad Hatter, Dragon's Knight (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657539783.jpg)
Molly McQueeney
![Molly McQueeney - Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy (Teen Cast), Blind Mouse (Adult Cast) Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657540676.jpg)
Christopher Motto
![Christopher Motto - Papa Bear (Both Casts) Dragon's Knight (Adult Cast) Duloc Singer (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657555731.jpg)
Julia Myers
![Julia Myers - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat, Ensemble (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657560512.jpg)
Kelcie Rivera
![Kelcie Rivera - Dragon, Mama Bear (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657560616.jpg)
Alexis Rizzo
![Alexis Rizzo - Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy, Blind Mouse, Dragon's Knight (Adult Cast) Fiona Understudy, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657560835.jpg)
Madisyn Rojas
![Madisyn Rojas - Dancing Rat (Both Casts) Stage Crew and Costume Assistance](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657825923.jpg)
Gabby Rosanelli
![Gabby Rosanelli - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657560944.jpg)
Ella Simmons
![Ella Simmons - Teen Fiona, Fairy Godmother(Adult Cast) Humpty Dumpty, Blind Mouse (Teen Cast) Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657561075.jpg)
Kristine Simmons
![Kristine Simmons - Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657878945.jpg)
Luke Simmons
![Luke Simmons - Shrek (Teen Cast) Pig #3, Guard, Dancing Rat (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657561344.jpg)
Nathan Simmons
![Nathan Simmons - Donkey (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657561588.jpg)
Teagan Skretkowicz
![Teagan Skretkowicz - Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat, Ensemble (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657568453.jpg)
Miranda Smith
![Miranda Smith - Pinocchio (Teen Cast) Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat, Blind Mouse (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657568990.jpg)
Sabrina Smith
![Sabrina Smith - Fiona (Teen Cast), Duloc Dancer, Dancing Rat (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657569237.jpg)
Todd Smith
![Todd Smith - Shrek (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1656417250.jpg)
Emilia Smaldino
![Emilia Smaldino - Ensemble, Dancing Rat (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657569427.jpg)
Sadie Smaldino
Sky Sobieski
![Sky Sobieski - Captain (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657569657.jpg)
Izabella Arvary Stevens
![Izabella Arvary Stevens - Ugly Duckling (Both Casts) Mama Ogre, Blind Mouse, Duloc Singer (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657569775.jpg)
Lori Tomlin
![Lori Tomlin - Ensemble, Duloc Singer (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657569931.jpg)
Skylar Tomlin
![Skylar Tomlin - Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch, Blind Mouse, Duloc Singer (Teen Cast) Ensemble, Dragon's Knight, Dancing Rat (Adult Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657822400.jpg)
Luis Torres
![Luis Torres - White Rabbit, Duloc Singer, Guard, Dragon's Knight (Both Casts) King Harold (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657571051.jpg)
Sherri Trapanese
Cailee Trapanese
Zephyrina Turturro
![Zephyrina Turturro - Guard/Ensemble (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657572560.jpg)
Ashlee Vissers
![Ashlee Vissers - Baby Bear (Both Casts)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657572632.jpg)
Myles Williams
![Myles Williams - Bishop, Guard (Both Casts)Duloc Singer (Teen Cast)](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657572943.jpg)
Kelly Dacus-Smith
![Kelly Dacus-Smith - Director, Choreographer](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657822185.jpg)
Dr. Deborah Gianuzzi
![Dr. Deborah Gianuzzi - Music Director](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657822223.jpg)
Anmarie DiGiovanni
![Anmarie DiGiovanni - Assistant Director](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657828710.jpg)
Linda Kadar
![Linda Kadar - Stage Manager, Set Painting](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657877104.jpg)
Nathan Simmons
![Nathan Simmons - Co-Producer, Set Design and Construction](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657882536.jpg)
Scott Rogoff
![Scott Rogoff - Technical Director](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657822002.jpg)
Cassandra Barckett
![Cassandra Barckett - Assistant Choreographer, Assistant Stage Manager](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657892988.jpg)
Kristine Simmons
![Kristine Simmons - Assistant Stage Manager, Makeup Manager](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657877483.jpg)
Phil Cocilovo
![Phil Cocilovo - Property Master, Set Painting](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657878831.jpg)
Karl Halteman
![Karl Halteman - Box Office Manager](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/stagemag/nd1657827542.jpg)
Patrick McQueeney
Steve Viegas
Kaden Kamback
Jamie Brown
Christa Piper
Lori Tomlin
Skylar Tomlin
Caitlin Scarpa
Richard Crockford
Mike Devore
John Kollar
Bill Ognibene
Wally Stanek
Luke Scarpa
Nick Gambino
Nick Sebes
PJ Maraziti
Nick Sebes
Catelina Kollar
Destiny Covert
Juliette Jalbert
Julia Kadar
Jennifer Rogoff
Emilina Smaldino
Sadie Smaldino
Jodi Halteman
Allison Ognibene
Multimedia
Musical Numbers
Artistic Credits
"I'm a Believer" (Neil Diamond) (c) 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music.
All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), on behalf of Stonebridge Music, and by Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Book and Lyrics
DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, screenwriter, lyricist and librettist. His most recent play, Ripcord, opens this fall at Manhattan Theatre Club. His previous play Good People premiered on Broadway, was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, The Horton Foote Prize, The Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award, and two Tony nominations. His play Rabbit Hole received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, five Tony nominations, and the Spirit of America Award. David also wrote the book and lyrics for Shrek the Musical, which was nominated for eight Tonys, four Oliviers, a Grammy, and earned David the Ed Kleban Award as America's most promising musical theatre lyricist. David's other plays include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David's screen credits include his film adaptation of Rabbit Hole, Dreamworks' Rise of the Guardians, and the upcoming Family Fang, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Walken and Jason Bateman.
Music
JEANINE TESORI won the Tony Award for Best Original Score with Lisa Kron for the musical Fun Home. She has also written Tony-nominated scores for Twelfth Night at Lincoln Center; Thoroughly Modern Millie (lyrics, Dick Scanlan); Caroline, or Change (lyrics, Tony Kushner); and Shrek The Musical (lyrics, David Lindsay-Abaire). The production of Caroline, or Change at the National Theatre in London received the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Her 1997 Off-Broadway musical Violet (lyrics, Brian Crawley) opened on Broadway in 2014 and garnered four Tony nominations, including Best Musical Revival. Opera: A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck (libretto, Tony Kushner; Glimmerglass) and The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me (libretto, J. D. McClatchy, Kennedy Center). Music for plays: Mother Courage (dir. George C. Wolfe, with Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline), John Guare's A Free Man of Color (Lincoln Center Theater, dir. George C. Wolfe), and Romeo and Juliet (Delacorte Gala). Film scores: Nights in Rodanthe, Every Day, and You're Not You. Ms. Tesori is a member of the Dramatists Guild and was cited by the ASCAP as the first female composer to have two new musicals running concurrently on Broadway. She was the founding artistic director of Encores! Off-Center at New York City Center, and a lecturer in music at Yale University. Most of all, she is the proud parent of Siena Rafter.
Original Director
JASON MOORE (Director). Broadway: Avenue Q, Steel Magnolias. Carnegie Hall: Jerry Springer: The Opera. Off-Broadway: Speech and Debate (Roundabout), Avenue Q (the Vineyard), Guardians (the Culture Project), The Crumple Zone. Associate directing: Les Misérables (Broadway, national tour), Ragtime (Vancouver). Writer: The Floatplane Notebooks (Charlotte Repertory Theatre). TV directing: episodes of Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, One Tree Hill and Brothers and Sisters. Jason has a BS in performance studies from Northwestern University.
Original Director
Rob Ashford won the 2012 Olivier Award for his production of Anna Christie starring Jude Law and Ruth Wilson at London's Donmar Warehouse. The production opened to rave reviews with The Independent's anointing it as "picture perfect" and David Benedict stating that "the production's hallmark is its boldness." Rob most recently directed the Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof starring Scarlett Johansson, and Macbeth with Sir Kenneth Branagh at New York's Park Avenue Armory and The Manchester International Festival. The Telegraph claimed "This is a Macbeth that won't just go down as a highlight of the Manchester International Festival but as one of the Scottish Play's great revivals," and Ben Brantley of the New York Times proclaimed "Mr. Ashford uses his experience as a celebrated director of musicals to stunning, time-bending effect." Rob received his 8th Tony Nomination for his work on the Broadway revival of Evita starring Ricky Martin, and received the Tony Award for his work on the Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Other Broadway credits include How to Succeed in Business (Tony Award Nominations for his direction and choreography), Promises, Promises (Tony Award Nomination), Shrek, John Water's Cry Baby (Tony Award nomination, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Fred Astaire Awards), Curtains (Tony Award nomination), and Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination). In London, Rob also directed the highly acclaimed Olivier Award winning revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire starring Rachel Weisz and Parade at The Donmar Warehouse. Rob did the choreography and staging for last year's Academy Awards with Seth MacFarlane and won the 2009 Emmy Award for Best Choreography for his work on Baz Luhrmann's production number (featuring Hugh Jackman and Beyoncé) at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. He has also choreographed the opening number for The Tony Awards starring Neil Patrick Harris for the past 4 years. He choreographed the feature film Beyond The Sea directed by and starring Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey and Walt Disney Production's upcoming film Cinderella directed by Kenneth Branagh. Most recently, Rob directed and choreographed NBC's The Sound of Music Live!, for which he received a DGA Award Nomination, and this January directed The Barber of Seville at Chicago Lyric Opera. Rob is an Associate Director at The Old Vic Theatre. He also serves on the Executive Board of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and is a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre in New York City.
Acknowledgments
The Sparta Musical Theater Department
Sparta Education Foundation
Custodial Staff
Ms. Lisa and Dance Expression Dance Arts for the use of the dance studio
Kim Shriver for assistance with wig styling
“Funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council.”