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Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre goes green with "Shrek the Musical"

The Philip Lynch Theatre stage is
getting a green swamp makeover this summer with “Shrek The Musical.” The show
was created by Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book and
lyrics) and based on the award-winning DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and
the children’s book by William Steig. 
The show revolves around everyone’s favorite orge and a cast of colorful
fairy tale creatures searching for love and acceptance.



      The
charming and bright modern musical fairy tale will run July 18-20 and July
24-27.  Performances are Thursday through
Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is 4 p.m.
matinee on Saturday July 26.   Tickets
can be purchased through the Philip Lynch Theatre box office from the hours of
1–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Patrons may reserve tickets over the phone by
calling (815) 836-5500.



      The
plot follows the story of an unseemly green ogre named Shrek (Chad Tallon of
Essex) who is on a quest to get his swamp back by saving the feisty Princess
Fiona (Jordan Nazos of Bolingbrook) from a fire-breathing dragon. With the help
of a Donkey (Michael Carioto of Worth) who won’t shut up and some support from
some unlikely fairy tale creatures, Shrek is sure to save the day and warm your
heart.

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      Theatre
Manager Jo Slowik of Joliet is directing “Shrek” with a talented cast of 18
performers including:  Sara Aldarondo,
Faith Berry, Maryley Hennessy and Alexis Smith of Joliet, Justin Anderson of
Orland Park, Jacari Campbell of Darien, Benjamin Dow, Emily Dow and Nathan
Zurawski of Shorewood, Julia Egizio and Kyrie Richmond of Plainfield,
Christopher Hueg of Roseville, MN, John Reidy of Orland Park, Alysa Sandoval
and Tim Tholl of Lockport, Tyler Senjanin of Evergreen Park, Adam Jezl-Sikorski
of Burbank, Aundrea Wells of Bolingbrook.



      Working
behind the scenes:  Stephanie Daley of
Lockport (choreography), Matt Colbert of Plainfield (vocal director), Andrew
Nelsen of Joliet (scenic design), Celeste Mackey of Joliet (costume design), Jackie
Sabani of Hanover Park, Stephanie Hill of Romeoville and Annie Martello of
Morris (costume assistants), Jessie Richey of McHenry (lighting design), Rachel
Tau of Wood Dale (make-up design), Emma McGee of Joliet (stage manager) and
Sylmarie Soto of Joliet (properties), Kate O’Neil of Yorkville and Beth Sadler
of Homer Glen (dragon and props fabrications), Jordin Richards of Tinley Park
and Alex Smith of Westmont (sound engineers), Joe Grenchik of New Lenox and
Jonathan Boehle of Cornell, IL (follow spot operators), Mary Bradley of Palos
Heights (light board operator) and Dave Pomatto (assistant technical director).

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