Florida Rep Education’s Conservatory program

Book By Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music By Marc Shaiman
Lyrics By Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman

Based on the New Line Cinema film,
written and directed by John Waters

Presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials also
supplied by MTI.

Directed by Monique Caldwell
Choreographed by Megan Leonard
Music Direction by Rosalind Metcalf

Featuring performance by students ages 14-22

Performing in Historic Arcade Theatre on:

Friday, May 16 at 7 PM (Opening Night) | Saturday, May 17 at 7 PM | Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM

Friday, May 23 at 7 PM | Saturday, May 24 at 7 PM | Sunday, May 25 at 2 PM (closing performance)

There will be a special “Lunchbox” matinee for school/student audiences on Thursday, May 22 at 10 AM.

SHOW SUMMARY

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!

Hairspray is a story about acceptance and inclusion (and rejection and exclusion) during the early days of the civil rights movement.

IMPORTANT DATES

Rehearsals begin Tuesday March 11

(No rehearsal for Spring Break, March 14-23 / Easter Break April 18-21)

Performances occur May 16 – 18 & 23 – 25
Tuition due: Feb 14, 2025

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

SHOW SUMMARY

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek.  One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.