Published April 12th, 2023
OIS presents 'Shrek JR,' April 20-22
By Sora O'Doherty
OIS "Shrek JR" New Day Cast Photo provided
The year's spring musical at Orinda Intermediate School will prove that 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."?has been described as "an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family." The OIS performance on April 20-22 at the Bulldog Theatre, produced by Bay Area Children's Theatre, will feature 48 sixth- through eighth-grade actors grouped into two casts and 12 student tech crew members, according to Shelly Rose, program/event manager of the theater. All six performances (three per cast) will take place in the Orinda Intermediate School multi-purpose room at 80 Ivy Drive, Orinda. Tickets are $12 and are on sale at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71860 (Click on "Show Program" at the left to view cast lists.)
OIS "Shrek JR" Fresh Start CastPhoto provided




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