Macquarie Anglican Grammar School’s production of Shrek The Musical JR opens on Friday night but its cast has already received a standing ovation.
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Headmaster Craig Mansour and the school’s drama teacher and musical director Julia Marshall heaped praise on the 100 students from Year 1 to Year 12 rehearsing at Henderson Hall on Wednesday, along with a band made up of students and teachers and about 30 behind-the-scenes helpers.
Mr Mansour, who plays a green-faced Papa Ogre in the musical, reports of children and teenagers working together harmoniously.
“That’s pretty exciting for a headmaster,” he said.
Mrs Marshall singled out the contribution of Wusulu Yamba, Tim Mansour and Elizabeth Watterson who play Donkey, Shrek and Fiona, respectively.
“Our leads, in particular, have really taken up the responsibility of helping us create a family among the cast,” the director said.
“This has been about including everybody and helping them on their own little journey and hopefully planting some great seeds for musical theatre, drama and dance, acting and art.”
Shrek The Musical JR will be performed from 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights at the 400-seat Henderson Hall on the campus of the West Dubbo School.
Tickets can be bought at 123tix.com.au.
