Franklin School for the Performing Arts Presents SHREK THE MUSICAL Today

Franklin School for the Performing Arts SummerStage presents Shrek the Musical today, July 13 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Showcase Live, Patriot Place in Foxboro. The full-length production is a stage musical adaptation of the 2001 Academy Award-winning, smash-hit animated movie. Based on the children's book by William Steig about a green ogre who saves a princess, the musical comedy spoofs fairy tale characters and themes and playfully pokes fun of pop culture. With sight gags, slapstick and tongue-in-cheek humor, Shrek offers nonstop family entertainment.

The production showcases a supporting cast of characters that includes fairytale favorites Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Gingy, Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Fairy Godmother, Humpty Dumpty and many more. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, Shrek creatively explores such universal themes as friendship and acceptance in a way that connects with audiences of all ages. SummerStage performances feature an all-student cast with live accompaniment by a band of professional musicians.

FSPA's SummerStage musical theater program features a new, extended one-week format for students in grades 3-12. Running from July 8-13, the program remains open for new students who will be cast in ensemble roles. FSPA offers an extensive roster of one-week summer camps and workshops, with weekly dance and music classes running throughout the summer.

Tickets prices for Shrek the Musical are $20 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fspaonline.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.