Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical - November 10 - November 12, 2023

The John Cooper School

Who's Who

Aarav Panjwani

as Villager/Guard

Aarav Panjwani is so thrilled to be a part of Shrek! The Musical as his second John Cooper Musical. He enjoys acting and critiquing film and TV in his free time. His favorite theatre roles include DEBRAY in Count of Monte Cristo and ENSEMBLE in Beauty and the Beast. He wants to show gratitude to his family for supporting him. Enjoy the show!
Alena Gurevich

as Dragon, Villager, Duloc Dancer

Alena is thrilled to portray the fierce Dragon in her final show at JCS. Notable past performances include WARDROBE in Beauty and the Beast, LITTLE BECKY in Urinetown, and KIM in Bye Bye Birdie. She is a professionally trained violinist who designs shirts and advertisements for theater. She will study Chemistry and 3D Visualization upon graduation and thanks her family for their constant support.
Allison Hemmert

as Young Fiona (Saturday Matinee, Saturday Night)

Allison is so exited to be in Shrek! The Musical. She loves to sing and run cross country. A previous credit includes The Little Mermaid, where she had the role FLOTSAM. She would like to thank Mr. Moses and Mrs. Cooper for giving me this experience. She hopes you like the show!
Ana Henners-Grainger

as Mama Ogre, Duloc Dancer

Ana is ecstatic to be doing Shrek! the Musical for her second show at John Cooper. Other musicals she has been in are Cinderella, Big Fish, and Beauty and the Beast. She enjoys playing the ukulele and singing in her free time. She has been in Choir since first grade and greatly enjoys it. She also enjoys art. She wants to thank her parents and family for their support throughout the process of making a show.