"Shrek the Musical" was adorable. I am consistently amazed at the high quality of the shows that Unionville High School puts on. As a former high-school theater person myself, I know full well how many hours went into putting on a show as elaborate as this one, with such a large cast, creative costumes (Lord Farquaad's floppy legs!), and tricky lighting and sound effects. The acting, singing and dancing were wonderful; special kudos to Ethan Pan, whose supremely confident, over-the-top campy performance as the donkey kept us amused throughout.
The swamp backdrops, Shrek's hut and Princess Fiona's tower were beautifully designed, and the on-stage campfire was a great touch. The extended stage allowed the actors to walk (or dance, or sashay) out in front of the orchestra.
I liked the message in the program from the director and conductor, G. Scott Litzenberg: "The social message in this show is very strong in so many ways: not judging people by your first impression of them, not assuming something about a person due to their looks, accepting who each other is, and accepting ourselves for who we are."
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