Outcry Community Theatre Performs First Show At The Addison

Outcry Community Theatre will make their first appearance on The Addison Performing Arts Centre's Main Stage with their June 18-21 production of the musical Shrek. This is the third production of Outcry's community branch, which previously performed Oliver! and Seussical at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Shrek: The Musical has music by Jeanine Tesori, a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and is based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Outcry's production is directed and choreographed by Becca Johnson-Spinos with music direction by Parker Lessmann.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero 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. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

The show features Brady Beckley and Dylan Cantu alternating the role of Shrek.

"I grew up watching every Shrek movie and it's a role I've always dreamed of playing," says Cantu. "Growing up I always felt like an outsider. I wasn't the coolest or most calm child, and didn't have many friends. In a way I've always felt a bit like Shrek and playing this role has helped heal that inner child. My hope is that those little Shreks in the audience feel seen and learn that no matter what people say or the assumptions made that we're all great the way we are and deserving of the love they dream of."

Also appearing in the musical are: Lee Mulupi as Donkey, Brennan Barnes and Karsten Schaffhauser as Fiona, Cameron Brown and Liam Paynter as Lord Farquaad, and Micah Graham and Amelia Racca as Dragon. The cast consists of 52 people of all ages, including several family members.

"People should come see Shrek because it's a completely new and different take on the show," says Beckley, "The way we're costumed, the dancing, the whole concept is completely fresh and new while still holding a lot of that charm and those iconic moments that make Shrek what it is. It's a beautiful show and I genuinely can't wait to hear what people have to say about it."

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