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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR

*It has been a rough and tumble ride on the way to the performances of SHREK.  The quality of the cast, pit band, stage crew and technical crew are outstanding.  A truly successful production however, involves more than what is presented on stage.  It should not only be an artistic learning experience, but a personal one as well.  I am especially proud of the cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility and the teamwork that has been demonstrated by everyone involved in this production.  These students have put egos aside and discovered that whether they had one line or fifty, were on or off stage, were green or hairy, that everyone shares equality in the pride and success of such an accomplishment.

*I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to my after school crew for all their hard work, dedication and positivity in creating the stage.

*A specail thank you to the O'Neill elementary teachers and Mr. Woodle for sharing their students during the Friday dress rehearsal sneak performance.

*Cheryl, our cast doesn't always know about all the hard work and time you put into our production each year.  You are my right hand and my voice of reason when my head is in the clouds.  Thank you for making our fairy tale creatures look so amazing and thank you for all you do to make the musical beautiful.

*To My Cast Seniors: It's always bittersweet for me watching our final performance draw to a close.  I am very proud of you and have worked with many of you for four years - it's hard to see you go.  I know you will take your musical experiences and do great things after high school.

• Blake - It's not easy being green, but you pulled it off with stinky gusto!
• Bailey - Dependable, flexible, positve, talented, and the perfect role-model.
• Jon - You ARE a real boy.  Don't let anyone tell you different.
• James - Mr. do it all with a smile.  Thanks for your dedication and amazing attitude.
• Vionne - It has been a privilege watching you succeed.  New Kid!  Woohoo!
• Grant - You will be missed a....LITTLE.....make that a LOT!  How are those knees?
• Zeb - It's been a privilege.  Your postivie attitude is contagious.  ESPERANZA!!
• Ashley - This was my first year working with you and you were amazing!
• Katie - A rock and fountain of ideas.  It's been a great four years!

Mr. Jaques