Flashing lights and simulated fog will be used throughout the production.
The use of cell phones is prohibited in the auditorium, please refrian from texting or taking calls during the performance.
The recording of the production is strictly prohibited by federal copyright law. If you take still pictures please step to the back so the other patrons do not have to view the production through a screen.
Please refrain from talking in the audtorium or the alcoves, please take crying and upset children all the way out in the lobby.
A CD of pictures, a poster, and a cast picture will be sold to students through Virginia Michaels photgraphy pick up an order form from Mrs. Bone.
Fun Facts about our production
The word "Shrek" is actually Yiddish for monster and in German "Schrek" means fright or terror.
In the original animated production of Shrek, he was slated to have a Canadian accent eh.
Chris Farley was the original Shrek in the animated film, he passed away mid production, and producers decided to end production. Years later Mike Myers completed the project.
Over 900 man hours went into the preparation of the show.
There are 48 wigs in the show.
There are around 3,000 costume pieces for this show.
There are 4 alumni on the production staff.
Two of the back drops are painted, and two are printed.
The rocks used in the show were given to us by a former set designer who made them for an event and those running the event decided they looked too real.
Every piece of fabric and paper used on the set has flame resistant spray on it. Safety First!
The original production of Shrek the Musical on Broadway won the Tony for best costume design.
The movie and musical are based on a children's novel by William Stieg.
Shrek was the first to win an Oscar in the newly created best animated feature in 2001.
The director, music director, and conductor are all new to CHS this year...sort of.
There are 24 body mics in the show...whew.
The sound and lighting design were done by students.
