MASON TO LET ITS ‘FREAK FLAG FLY’ WITH
MASON MIDDLE THEATER STUDENTS’ MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION OF
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
On March 17, 18, and 19, Mason Middle Theater will present Shrek the Musical, Jr. Show times on March 17-18 are at 7:30 pm, and on March 18-19 are at 3:00 pm. All tickets are General Admission and $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Shrek the Musical, Jr. is rated G, and is suitable for all audience members. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
MASON, MARCH 17-19 – Nasty will be nice and MASON will be ogre-the-moon when MASON MIDDLE THEATER students present their production of Shrek The Musical JR. beginning MARCH 17, it was announced today by Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI). The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
“Shrek’s unique story of discovery encourages each of us to examine our prejudices, review what we believe to be our limitations and work to better understand ourselves and others. The actors and crew in this production have embarked on a similar journey, as students and teachers with many different interests have learned more about themselves and each other while collaborating towards the common goal of presenting this musical,” says Gershon.
Shrek The Musical JR. follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” For many years he has protected himself from the hurtful actions of those who are scared of him by living as a recluse in a cozy cesspit. One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits — including Pinocchio, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, Peter Pan, the Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf — have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity.