July 26 - August 10
Directed by
Lindsay O’Neil
Musical Direction
Dan Koch
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"Grotesque Shrek is a Monster Success at
Musicals at Richter in Danbury"
Christine S. Bexley- Brewster's HAMLETHUB
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"Shrek Hits It Out Of The Park"
Elizabeth Young- The Newtown Bee
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"I highly recommend...","stunning...","powerful..."
"spectacular...","amazing...","shines..."
Sean Fallon Broadway World
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Four and a Half Stars- "true talent that shines through impeccable vocals...","Perfectly cast...","delivers a fiery performance...","unfettered comic expression..."
Joanne Greco Rochman Republican-American
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Based on the 1990 children’s book and 2001 Oscar-winning Dreamworks Animation film of the same name, “Shrek” is a fast-paced, entertaining show, featuring a tuneful score by Jeanine Tesori (“Fun Home,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Caroline, or Change”) and sparkling lyrics and witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire. “Shrek” brings all the beloved characters from the film to life on stage, following the tale of an unlikely hero, a green ogre named Shrek, who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered 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 - and his name is Shrek!
“Shrek” features a talented cast of MAR veterans and newcomers. Accomplished actor Kevin Bielmeier makes his MAR debut in the title role. Richter alum Emily Walsh portrays the quirky and blunt Princess Fiona and Teah Renzi, who appeared in “Spamalot” earlier this season, is Shrek’s sassy friend Donkey. Roger Grace plays Lord Farquaad, the diminutive and ruthless ruler of the Kingdom of Duloc,
and Fiona Brysonportrays the imposing and flirtatious Dragon.
Both actors are making their Richter debut.
Heading up the group of Fairy Tale creatures displaced from their homes by the evil Lord
Farquaad is Weston Pytel as Pinocchio. He is joined by Daisy Stott in the dual roles of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and Gingy; Kevin and Carolyn McCarthy as the Big Bad Wolf and
Wicked Witch, respectively; Denise Milmerstadt as Humpty Dumpty; Emma Lubbers as
Peter Pan, Sydney Gershon as Ugly Duckling and Ella Zamek as Elf.
The Three Pigs are played by Rachel Koch, Brenda Schoenfeld and Steve Stott.
The Three Bears are portrayed by Robert Geils, Rose Giardiello,
and Missy Slaymaker-Hanlon.
Featured in a variety of ensemble roles are Ethan Berger, Domenic Burns, Dolly Conner
and Viola Minor; Madison Bielmeier; Abigail Rivas; Daniel Satter. Rounding out the
ensemble are Donovan Koch and Michaela Milmerstadt.
“Shrek” features a talented cast of MAR veterans and newcomers.
Accomplished actor Kevin Bielmeier makes his MAR debut in the title role. Richter alum Emily Walsh portrays the quirky and blunt Princess Fiona and Teah Renzi, who appeared in “Spamalot” earlier this season, is Shrek’s sassy friend Donkey. Roger Grace plays Lord Farquaad, the diminutive and ruthless ruler of the Kingdom of Duloc, and Fiona Bryson portrays the imposing and flirtatious Dragon.
Both actors are making their Richter debut.
Heading up the group of Fairy Tale creatures displaced from their homes by the evil Lord Farquaad is Weston Pytel as Pinocchio. He is joined by Daisy Stott in the dual roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Gingy; Kevin and Carolyn McCarthy as the Big Bad Wolf and Wicked Witch, respectively; Denise Milmerstadt as Humpty Dumpty; Emma Lubbers as Peter Pan, Sydney Gershon as Ugly Duckling and Ella Zamek as Elf.
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The Three Pigs are played by Rachel Koch, Brenda Schoenfeld and Steve Stott.
The Three Bears are portrayed by Robert Geils, Rose Giardiello,
and Missy Slaymaker-Hanlon.
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Featured in a variety of ensemble roles are Ethan Berger, Domenic Burns, Dolly Conner and Viola Minor; Madison Bielmeier; Abigail Rivas; Daniel Satter. Rounding out the ensemble are Donovan Koch and Michaela Milmerstadt.
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Grounds open at 7:00 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students (with ID)
and $15 for children 10 and under.
For the Thursday performances, August 1 and 8,
tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students
and $10 for children 10 and under.
Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating.
A limited number of chairs are available free of charge at the concession area, and a snack/soft drink concession is on site.
July 26 - August 10
Directed by
Lindsay O’Neil
Musical Direction
Dan Koch
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PRINCIPALS:
SHREK – Kevin Bielmeier
PRINCESS FIONA – Emily Walsh
DONKEY – Teah Renzi
LORD FARQUAAD – Roger Grace
DRAGON – Fiona Bryson
FAIRYTALE CREATURES:
PINOCCHIO – Weston Pytel
BIG BAD WOLF – Kevin McCarthy
WICKED WITCH – Carolyn McCarthy
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY – Daisy Stott
HUMPTY DUMPTY – Denise Milmerstadt
GINGY – Daisy Stott
THREE LITTLE PIGS – Brenda Schoenfeld, Steve Stott, Rachel Koch
ELF – Ella Zamek
THREE BEARS – John McMahon, Missy Slaymaker, Rose Giardiello
PETER PAN – Emma Lubbers
UGLY DUCKLING – Sydney Gershon
DULOC ENSEMBLE:
Daniel Satter
Abigail Rivas
Emma Lubbers
Domenic Burns
Ethan Berger
Viola Minor
Madison Bielmeier
Michaela Milmerstadt
OTHER FEATURED CHARACTERS:
YOUNG FIONA – Abigal Rivas
TEEN FIONA – Madison Bielmeier
BISHOP – Dolly Conner
MAMA OGRE – Missy Slaymaker
PAPA OGRE – Daniel Satter
LITTLE OGRE – Donovan Koch
QUEEN LILLIAN – Denise Milmerstadt
KING HAROLD – John McMahon
THREE BLIND MICE – Denise Milmerstadt, Daisy Stott, Sydney Gershon
PIED PIPER – Viola Minor
DWARF – Donovan Koch
THELONIUS – Ethan Berger
CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDS – Daniel Satter
GREETER – Domenic Burns
KNIGHTS – Daniel Satter, Weston Pytel, Emma Lubbers, Madison Bielmeier
