Shrek Program Final

Books and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Directed & Choreographed by Jacob Toth Music Directed by Dr. Corey Gaston

July 10-25, 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sunday July 19th at 2:30pm

Tom and Martha Smith Event Center at the Lee Wallace Family Theater

THE CAST LIST

Shrek ….........................................................… Rylan Lowe Fiona …...................................................… Jovey McFarland Donkey .....................................................… Jamaas Britton Farquaad ……................................................... Matt Carlson Dragon ........................................................….. Trinity Taylor Gingy ….....................................................… Haley McLaurin Pinocchio …...................................................….. Kiara Carol Big Bad Wolf/Thelonious …............................ Marc Anderson Teen Fiona/The Happy Elf .......................... Maddyn Sanders Young Fiona/Baby Bear ...............................….. Eliana Slade Humpty Dumpty ….............................................… Lilly Rose Mad Hatter/Guard …................................… Roxanne Dufour Ogre Dad/Papa Bear ............................… Michael Stoudmire Mama Bear/Bluebird Tweeter ........................ Abby Leichman Fairy Godmother/Mouse …...… Stephanie Ackerman-Lopez White Rabbit/Guard …..................................….. Lucas Oden Witch/Ogre Mom ….....................................… Hannah Wells Peter Pan/Mouse …..............................… Courtney Mattingly Ugly Duckling …............................................. Sophia Cauble Pig and Guard ….............................................. Grace Rivver Pig and Guard ……........................................... James Oden Pig and Guard …….....................................… Michelle Griffin Young Shrek/Grumpy .......................................... Sylar Oden Happy Villagers Stephanie Ackerman-Lopez Marc Anderson Sophia Cauble Michelle Griffin Abby Leichman Haley McLaurin Grace Rivver Lilly Rose Maddyn Sanders

Dulocian Guards Michelle Griffin James Oden Lucas Oden Grace Rivver Michael Stoudmire Dragon’s Keep Knights Michelle Griffin James Oden Grace Rivver Michael Stoudmire Rat-Tappers Stephanie Ackerman-Lopez Kiara Carol Sophia Cauble Abby Leichman Haley McLaurin Courtney Mattingley Maddyn Sanders Eliana Slade Hannah Wells Three Blind Mice Kiara Carol Stephanie Ackerman-Lopez Courney Mattingley ORCHESTRA Music Director - Dr. Corey Gaston Piano - David Barnaba Bass - Ben Stewart Drums - JeVone Primus Guitar - Jacob Lenz Reed1 - Kania Mills Reed 2 - Julia LaCroix Trumpet - Darryl Forney Trombone - Nick Carl Violin 1 - Tabitha Metz Violin 2 - Deanna Miller

THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director/Choreographer ……............................... Jacob Toth Music Director ….........................................Dr. Corey Gaston Stage Manager …............................................. Evan Moreno Scenic Designer .............................................. Tyler Scrivner Scenic Charge Artist.................. Chelby Shay, Kelly Sandoval Lights, Sound and Video Design ........................... Rod Oden Sound Engineer …....................................... Madison Alwran Costume Coordination and Construction ........ Beth Bentley, Julia Rockwell, Terilee Steeleman, Sarah Deutsch, Lindsey-Litka Montes, Theresa Brandt Master Carpenter, Props Artisan and Deck Captain..................................................Teddy Lepage Stage Crew ............................................... Tristan Saunders

TOTAL RUN TIME: 2 Hours and 30-Minutes 20-Minute Intermission

Please note: This performance includes some mild adult language and situations

SONG LIST

ACT 1 “Big Bright Beautiful World”................................... Shrek, Company “Story Of My Life” .................... Pinocchio, The Fairytale Creatures “Story Of My Life -Tag” .............................. The Fairytale Creatures “The Goodbye Song” ................................. The Fairytale Creatures “Don’t Let Me Go”................................................................ Donkey “Regiment #1”................................................ The Dulocian Guards “What’s Up Duloc?”................................. Lord Farquaad, Company “What’s Up Duloc? - Reprise”................. Lord Farquaad, Company “I Know It’s Today”.......... Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Princess Fiona “Travel Song” ........................................................... Shrek, Donkey “Forever”.......................................................... Dragon, The Knights “This Is How a Dream Comes True”......................... Princess Fiona “Who I’d Be”.................................... Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona

ACT 2 “Morning Person”..................................................... Princess Fiona “I Think I Got You Beat”................................. Shrek, Princess Fiona “Ballad Of Farquaad”............................... Lord Farquaad, Company “Make A Move”......................................... Donkey, Three Blind Mice “Make A Move - Tag”................................ Donkey, Three Blind Mice “When Words Fail”.................................................................. Shrek “Morning Person Reprise”........................................ Princess Fiona “Build A Wall”............................................................ Donkey, Shrek “Freak Flag”............................................... The Fairytale Creatures “Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise”....................................... Shrek “Beautiful Ain’t Always Pretty”....................... Shrek, Princess Fiona “Finale/I’m A Believer”...................................................... Company

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Shrek The Musical Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

THE PLAYERS

RYLAN LOWE (Shrek) (He/Him) is a student at Catawba college with a major in Entertainment Industries and a minor in Theatre Arts. He is excited to be back performing at Lee Street. You may have seen him in the past production, Picasso At The Lapin Agile (Picasso). Or in shows at Catawba, such as Carrie: The Musical (Freddy) and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Man 2). Rylan would like to thank his family for their love and support.

JOVEY MCFARLAND (Fiona) (she/her) is excited to return to Lee Street, this time for a musical! Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she is a rising senior at Catawba pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her credits include Kate Monster (Avenue Q), Dance Captain/Lead Jitterbug (The Wizard of Oz), and Woman 2 (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) at Catawba College, Schwarzy (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) at Piedmont Players Theatre, as well as Agnes (She Kills Monsters) at Lee Street Theatre. She wants to thank her family for their continued support as she pursues her passion, even if it means being far from home. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

JAMAAS BRITTON (Donkey) (He/Him/His) is excited to join the cast of Lee Street’s production of Shrek the Musical. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from Limestone College and Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Over the years, Jamaas has been blessed to have done a multitude of commercial work, short films, and musicals for projects in and out of the Carolinas.

Some of the productions that Jamaas has been a part of during his career has been Cal in Waitress the Musical at West Virginia Public Theatre, Magill in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at CTC, Franz in Actors Theatre of Charlotte’s Rock of Ages, Rocky in Rocky Horror Show at ATC, TJ in Sister Act at Matthew’s Playhouse, and many other projects. He is very excited to bring Donkey to life so grateful to work with Rod Oden and Lee St. Theatre.

He thanks God, his family, and friends for all of their support so far.

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MATT CARLSON (Farquaad) Matt is beyond excited to fill Lord Farquaad’s shoes in Lee Street’s production of Shrek! Matt’s previous Lee Street performances include Rent (Roger), The Crucible (Judge Hawthorne), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Melvin), Tick, Tick Boom!

(Jon), And Then There Were None (Dr. Armstrong), Frankenstein (Creature), Willy Wonka Jr. (Willy), You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Lady Enid/Nicodemus/Alcazar).

Matt’s additional area performances include American Idiot (Johnny), Heathers-The Musical (J.D.), School House Rock Live! (Matt), The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul), Rock of Ages (Drew). Thanks to a great Lee Street cast and crew for making this a fantastic theatre experience. My forever love to Kelly! Hope you enjoy the show!

TRINITY TAYLOR (Dragon) is ecstatic to join Lee Street Theatre once again for Shrek! Previously seen in her Legacy Theatre debut (Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet), Trinity has performed across the Charlotte-Metro region. Further credits include HAIR, RENT, Titanic, The Drowsy Chaperone, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Wedding Singer, The Bodyguard, Grace for President, The Wild Party, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Beautiful: A Carole King Musical and more. The actress/singer is a kindergarten teaching artist and NC real estate agent. Trinity is also a mezzo/alto member of Queen City Vocals, Charlotte’s premiere a cappella group. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support.

HALEY MCLAURIN (Gingy/Sugarplum Fairy) Haley McLaurin is an excited to perform their first show with Lee Street Theatre. She is a UNCG Theatre alumni and has delved into both film and theatrical productions (shout out Edgewood). Haley’s previous credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), As You Like It (Phoebe), and Galatea:Or Whatever You Be (Diana/Augur).

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KIARA CAROL (Pinocchio/Mouse) Kiara Carol is thrilled to be bringing a little sparkle and a lot of attitude to the role of the Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical!

Previous credits include Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, Into the Woods, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. When she’s not on the theatre stage, Kiara is the lead singer of the rock band Dovecage, proving that magical transformations and rock anthems aren’t as different as they seem. She would like to thank her family for their endless love and support (and for putting up with her dramatic personality... look mom and dad, it’s paying off!). Enjoy the show!

MARC ANDERSON (Big Bad Wolf/Thelonious) Marc Victor Anderson is blessed and thankful to be continuing his theatre career once again on the Lee Street stage for “Shrek the Musical”. Father of two wonderful boys, eater of sloppy joes, and believer that this building is 100% haunted.

MADDYN SANDERS (Teen Fiona) Hi, I’m Maddy Sanders, a high school senior with a passion for musical theater!

ELIANA SLADE (Young Fiona/Baby Bear) Eliana is a Freshman in High School and is very excited for her first show with Lee Street Theater. Some of her favorite roles include Annie (Annie), Gertrude (Suessical Jr.), and Sebastian (Little Mermaid Jr.). Eliana loves to pass her time by singing (like someone else she knows) and reading stories by candlelight. She loves being on stage in her element and can’t wait to be in Shrek this summer!

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LILLY ROSE GARIEPY (Humpty) Lilly Rose is an Eighth grade student from Rowan county. This is her debuting role at Lee St. Theatre. She was recently honored to be a soloist in the RSS All county honors chorus and is thrilled to be joining the musical theatre program at the Arts Academy at Jesse C. Carson High School next year.

ACE “ROXANNE” DUFOUR (Mad Hatter/Guard) Ana “Roxanne” Dufour is thrilled to be performing in their 5th production with Lee Street Theatre. Recent credits include The Crucible (Betty Parris), Scrooge’s Christmas Trolley Tour (Belle), Holmes/Poirot (Eloise/ Martha), and She Kills Monsters (Orcus/Ronnie) at Lee Street Theatre, along with Dorothy in Wonderland (March Hare) and The Crucible (Daughter of Salem) at Old Courthouse Theater. Roxy is currently a junior at North Iredell High School and plans to pursue a career in the theater arts. They would like to thank their family, friends, and partner for their support.

MICHAEL STOUDMIRE (Papa Bear/Ogre Dad/Guard) is excited to join his fellow fairytale creatures in the swamp this summer! Michael’s previous credits include the Piedmont Players production of The Bodyguard (Bill Devaney), QC Concerts productions of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Hugo/Loco Chanelle) and Ragtime (Company) and Hickory Community Theatre’s production of The Color Purple (Harpo). He is an active member of the Charlotte Master Chorale, a recent addition to the Opera Carolina chorus roster and a section leader for the Royal Voices of Charlotte. Michael would like to thank his family and friends for their unconditional love and support.

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ABBY LEICHMAN (Mama Bear) Abby is super excited to be back on the Lee street stage! You may have previously seen her in Legally Blonde as Vivienne. She also most recently was Margot in Bright Star (Davie County Arts Counsil) and Chris in Rumors (Piedmont Players) She also is a director, where she directed Moana Junior here in 2022! She is a theatre arts teacher at North Rowan High School where she just directed Beauty and the Beast Junior. When she’s not on stage she loves to spend time with her husband Kevin and their fur babies!

She hopes that you all enjoy the show!

STEPHANIE ACKERMAN LOPEZ (Fairy Godmother) Stephanie Lopez is thrilled to be back on stage at Lee Street after first appearing in RENT earlier this year. Professional credits include Will Rogers Follies, Seussical and Scrooge the Musical with West Virginia Public Theatre, the state’s premier professional theatre company. Other community credits include MTA awardnominated musical Cabaret (Rosie) at Old Courthouse Theatre; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Lucy), Chicago: A Revue (Roxie Hart), Grease (Sandy), and many more. Stephanie would like to thank her husband Daniel and son Dash, family and friends for their love and support.

LUCAS ODEN (White Rabbit/Guard) Lucas is excited to return to the Lee Street Theatre stage! Recent credits include Ramses in The Prince of Egypt and Colonel Arbuthnot in Murder on the Orient Express at Jesse C. Carson High School, Tom in Schoolhouse Rock at Catawba College, and roles in Witness for the Prosecution and She Kills Monsters at Lee Street Theatre. Favorite past roles include Maurice in Beauty and the Beast and Tim in Blood Done Sign My Name. Lucas has also performed as Rico in Madagascar at the Norvell and as the Know-ItAll Boy in The Polar Express in Spencer. He thanks his family for their endless love and support.

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HANNAH WELLS (Witch/Ogre Mom) (she/her) graduated from High Point University in 2023 and is excited to be in her fourth onstage role at Lee Street Theatre! Some of her most recent roles are Sir Peter Teazle in “School For Scandal,” Elizabeth Proctor in “The Crucible,” and Mercedes in “Farndale Christmas Carol.” She hopes you enjoy the show!

COURTNEY MATTINGLEY (Peter Pan/Mouse) This is my second community theater production and I am so excited to be a part of this cast! I currently work as a full time nanny and part time as a party princess. In my spare time, I enjoy cross stitching and hanging out with my cats.

SOPHIA CAUBLE (Ugly Duckling) is excited to be a part of her first musical in seven years. This is also her first time performing for Lee Street Theatre. She has been dancing for 18 years and has been studio-trained for 15 years. She is excited to be back performing again and hopes you enjoy the show. She would like to express her gratitude for the love and support from her family.

GRACE RIVVER (Pig and Guard) Grace is thrilled to be in her first show at Lee Street! She is a rising senior in high school, and has been doing theater for four years.

Her previous shows include: “Witches!? In Salem?!”, “She Kills Monsters”, and “The Yellow Boat”. She is very grateful to Lee street for the community, passion, and experience this show has given. She also would like to thank her theater teacher and cousin for their much appreciated encouragement.

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MICHELLE GRIFFIN (Pig/Guard/Knight) Hi this is my first lee street show and i’m very excited, i’ve been in beauty and the beast jr and it’s a wonderful life and help choreographed the little mermaid. I just graduated high school and i’m thankful that i get this opportunity outside of high school. (shout out my bestie rose love you)

SYLAR ODEN (Young Shrek/Grumpy) Sylar is thrilled to be returning to the Lee Street Theatre stage! He previously appeared in The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, brought charm to the role of Chip in Beauty and the Beast, and was a proud ensemble member in Moana. Sylar is excited to once again share the stage with this incredible community and looks forward to many more adventures in storytelling ahead!

JAMES ODEN (Pig Ensemble) James is thrilled to be joining the cast of Shrek as one of the Three Little Pigs—and he promises not to let the Big Bad Wolf steal the show! He has previously appeared on the Lee Street Theatre stage as John in Fun Home and as a Narrator in Beauty and the Beast. He also performed at the Norvell as King Julian in Madagascar and, for many years, delighted audiences as both the Know-It-All Boy and the Hero Boy in The Polar Express in Spencer. He hopes you enjoy the show and all the fairy-tale fun!

BEHIND THE SCENES JACOB TOTH (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to be working with The Lee St. Theatre and grateful to work with this production team. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Theme Parks, Production Revues, Industrials and Special Events, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Pageants, Regional theater, National and International Tours, and Broadway.

Transitioning to director/choreographer he has been involved with award winning productions around the country at numerous regional theaters. Jacob was also the assistant choreographer of GREASE on Broadway with Kathleen Marshall and has had the opportunity to work with Jerry Mitchell, Ann Reinking, Rob Ashford and Frank Wildhorn, to name a few. Most recently, he was the Artistic Director of the Encore Center producing/directing 9 shows a year.

He thanks his partner Jason and his parents for their unwavering love and support of this crazy career and journey he has called Life. Enjoy the Show…and don’t be afraid to LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY!

DR. COREY GASTON (Music Director) is a multiinstrumentalist in the Charlotte region. A former Marine Corps Musician, he has performed all over the United States, Canada, and the majority of the Pacific Rim. Dr. Gaston has been called upon to perform with The Four Tops, The Tempations, The Buckinghams, The Gaithers, as well traveling national acts. He regularly performs with Davidson Community Players, The Uwharrie Players, Piedmont Players, Hickory Community Theater, Theatre Charlotte, and many more!

EVAN MORENO (Stage Manager) Evan Moreno is returning after a brief hiatus to Lee Street with this fantastic show! He hopes you enjoy!

BEHIND THE SCENES TYLER REID (Scenic Designer)Tyler Reid Scrivner is a Charlotte-based designer specializing in scenic and prop design for theatre and theme parks. Most of Tyler’s life is spent working in Photoshop and Vectorworks.

When not found working, he’s usually either browsing Tumblr or playing Zelda. Long hours playing Nintendo games have no doubt influenced his design aesthetic (if not his actual perception of reality). After receiving his Associates Degree in Theatre Arts from Mesa Community College, he transferred to Arizona State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Design and Production in 2015. He moved to California to attend the University of California, Irvine where he received his MFA in 2019.

ROD ODEN (Executive Artistic Director/ Lighting, Sound and VIdeo Designer) Whether for the audiences on a professional stage or instructing at educational institutions and professional workshops, Rod Oden is proud to have over 25 years experience directing and designing in a variety of venues, genres and audiences.

Rod has directed on stages from Los Angeles to New Orleans, and in virtually every type of venue. He enjoys working alongside community members, volunteers and students to help grow and create professional experiences in the theatre. Recent credits include In the Heights, Lombardi, Jekyll and Hyde the Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Tick, Tick, Boom!, Wit, The Play That Goes Wrong (NC Premiere), CLUE, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, and How I Learned to Drive. He has worked with countless community theaters, educational organizations and professional troupes to produce quality, high-end productions audiences have enjoyed watching. Rod is blessed and thankful for his beautiful wife Raquel and his four precious boys Tristan, Lucas, Jamie and Sylar. He also enjoys spending time with his two lovely daughters Ariel and Isabelle.

Our Partners Make it Possible!

Producer Partners ($10,000+) Diane Hooper Martha Smith Marquee Partners ($5,000+) Mark & Jackie Curran David Post The Wallace Family Foundation F&M Bank Star Partners ($2,500+) Steve & Lina Drinkard Frank & Nancy Eason James & Maragaret Faust Bill & Cora Greene Ed & Susan Norvell Ryan & Alice Rich John & Eva Rosko Abigail & Kevin Leichman Clarence & Ann Marie Shuler Al & Lyn Wilson

Betty & Bud Mickle Dan & Winnie Mikkelson Rod & Raquel Oden Dave & Nadine Potts TJ & Lizzy Roy John & Pamela Sofley Terilee Steelman Traci & Brad Williams Bob & Peggy Wilson Salisbury Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Rowan Animal Clinic Supporting Donors ($500+) Jonathan McDonald and ZachTarlton Tanya Freirich Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary, PA Organizational/Season Support by

Lead Partners ($1000+) Paul & Carrie Bardinas Dale & Margaret Basinger Roy & Beth Bentley Leslie Birch Chuck & Linda Bowman Leah & Shawn Campion David & Karen Carmichael Beth Cook and Fred Pizzardi Mike & Gail Drinkard Jennifer Hubbard and Steve Cobb Roger & Linda Hull Glenn Ketner Matt Marsh

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEASON 18

David Carmichael, Chair John Rosko, Vice - Chair Diane Hooper, Treasurer Margaret Faust, Secretary Alice Rich, Ex-Officio AT-LARGE MEMBERS Carrie Bardinas Beth Bentley Tori Carpenter Kenzie Cloninger Elizabeth Cook Mark Curran

Abby Leichman Lindsey Litka- Montes Lizzy Roy Jonathan Wallace STAFF Rod Oden Executive Artistic Director rod@leestreet.org