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Shrek the Musical is, as himself says, “a little nutty.” I knew from repeated viewings of the movies and the musical that it was hilarious and magical and that bringing it to life would be quite an undertaking. What I loved about the story from the start is that it’s an unconventional fairytale. A little like Beauty and the Beast, but so much grosser and with a twist-ending, the core message is to not only accept but celebrate what makes you different. My favorite line in the show is “what makes us special makes us strong.” I can certainly say, with this cast and crew, that not only are they a little—okay, a lot—nutty, but extremely special. I couldn’t have asked for more talent, or better people, both on and off-stage to make this very special show come to life in such magical ways. To them, I say a heartfelt thank you for their hours of hard work and dedication, for the endless laughs, hugs and tolerance of my 80s music during warm-ups. I’ve been so, so blessed, having worked at Walt Disney World for five years, to return to some of my own magical roots with this show. To you, the audience, I say, prepare yourselves for roughly two hours of laughter, fun, heart and a little bit of romance too. “This is our story.” ~Jennifer Scarlett Lee Kirby

Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions “I’m A Believer” by Neil Diamond is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The arts communities of Vermilion County and surrounding areas thank you for your support of the arts. Please don’t miss out on these special opportunities!

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Auditions November 15 & 16 More information on page 24 and at www.dlomusicaltheatre.com

A Streetcar Named Desire Red Mask Players Kathryn Randolph Theater November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 www.redmaskplayers.com

Seussical Westville High School WHS Old Gym November 7 and 8

Fall Concert Vermilion Festival Chorus St. James United Methodist Church November 22, 2:00 pm

The Nutcracker Danville Symphony Orchestra December 13 www.danvillesymphony.org

The Beef House Christmas Show Beef House Dinner Theatre December 17, 18, 19, 20 www.beefhouserolls.com

SUPPORT THE ARTS! AUDITIONS FOR 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Shrek...... Logan Edris ...... Trish Ceader ...... Cole Huber ...... Joel Shoemaker Dragon/ Witch...... Jeanne Dunn Young Fiona...... Ellis Mansfield Teen Fiona...... Molly Smith Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy/Bluebird...... Brittany McDaniels “The word is ‘Audition.’” ...... Craig Krukewitt Big Bad Wolf/Guard/Knight/Pied Piper...... Andrew Peters “Can you use it in a sentence?” /Blind Mouse 2...... Amanda Coutant “DLO will be holding auditions for their dinner theatre production of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on November 15th & 16th.” Peter Pan/Buck...... Stephen Wolfe Ugly Duckling...... Sidnee Gordon “Can you give the definition?” Mad Hatter...... Breely Arford “au·di·tion ôˈdiSH(ə)n/ noun: 1. an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, Humpty Dumpty/Blind Mouse 1...... Kelli Carlton or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate’s Elf...... Pamela Adam suitability and skill. synonyms: tryout, trial; “auditions for a new musical” Young Shrek/Grumpy...... Nathan Powell verb: 1. perform an audition. “he was auditioning for the lead role in the play”” Papa Bear...... Anthony Hughes “Audition- A-U-D-I-T-I-O-N -Audition.” Mama Bear/Blind Mouse 3...... Melanie Clark “That is correct.” Baby Bear...... Chase Ogle 3 Pigs...... Brittany Powell, Ashley Le Loup, Ben Zuber LET’S SPELL OUT THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW: Mama ...... Kelly Holden DATE: November 15 & 16 TIME: 6:00 p.m. (both evenings) Papa Ogre/Knight/Thelonious/Walter...... Aaron Martin PLACE: DLO’s Center Stage Rehearsal Hall at the Village Mall. King Harold/Captain...... Rick Welchans PREPARE: A short (30 second) musical selection that shows us your Queen Lillian...... Sonnia Schroeder voice. Read the script at the Danville Library. Rats...... Isabelle Peters, Brookelyn Powell, EXPECT: To sing your selection, read from the script and participate Molly Smith, Kelli Carlton, Pamela Adam, Sidnee Gordon in an improvisation exercise. Dulocians...... Pamela Adam, Breely Arford, th 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is unlike anything DLO has Kelli Carlton, Aaron Martin, Brittany McDaniels, ever done. It is fresh and spontaneous, witty and reflective, innocent Andrew Peters, Sonnia Schroeder and edgy. Not your normal story, there is no leading man or ingenue, just seven awkward middle school students (played by adult actors) Featured Dulocians...... Isabelle Peters, Brookelyn Powell spelling their hearts out. There are great opportunities for anyone brave Happy Mob...... Amanda Coutant, Ashley LeLoup, enough to come to auditions. Director Jenny Taylor and her team can’t Brittany Powell, Ben Zuber wait to meet you at the bee! Full audition information on our website. Without special friends and the support they provide, DLO could not continue. We thank them.

TITLE SPONSOR Individual Supporters Full-Fill Industries STARS PLATINUM SPONSOR Donald & Sue Richter Ameriprise Mike & Donna Westfall Anonymous Donor SILVER SPONSOR Central IL Natural Health DIRECTORS Clinic Theodore Lemke Vivian Stokes BRONZE SPONSORS Rick Welchans Arnold’s Office Supply Toyota of Danville Randall Ashton, DDS Myers Carpet Weaver’s PRODUCERS Sharon Glossinger IN-KIND SPONSORS Lawrence Nitzke Capture This Photography Danville Metal Stamping PATRONS Frank’s House of Color Richard Brazda Heritage Development Alice Cowan Newton’s Cleaning & Glee Cumbow Restoration Pierce Piano Service FRIENDS Roberta Ennis Samantha Fox Chase Ogle DLO is supported in Ann Vogel part with grants from Scene One: A Swamp “Big Bright Beautiful World”...... Shrek, Papa Ogre, Mama Ogre, Fiona, King Harold, Queen Lillian, The Happy Mob Scene Two: A Swamp “Story of My Life”...... Captain, Pinocchio, Fairytale Creatures Scene Three: A Forest “Don’t Let Me Go”...... Donkey Scene Four: Lord Farquaad’s Torture Chamber “Regiment”...... Captain, Thelonious, Guards Scene Five: Duloc “What’s up Duloc?”...... Lord Farquaad, Dulocians, Walter Scene Six: A Castle Tower “I Know It’s Today”...... Young Fiona, Teen Fiona, Fiona Scene Seven: A Field “Travel Song”...... Donkey, Shrek Scene Eight: A Dragon’s Lair “Forever”...... Dragon, Donkey, Knights Scene Nine: A Dragon’s Lair “This Is How a Dream Comes True”...... Fiona, Dragon Scene Ten: A Hillside “Who I’d Be”...... Shrek, Donkey, Fiona Director...... Jennifer Scarlett Lee Kirby Music Director...... David Schroeder Stage Manager...... Nancy Keener Producer...... Chris Huffman Choreographer...... Jennifer Kirby Dance Captains...... Kelli Carlton, Isabelle Peters Costume Design...... Jennifer Kirby, Cookie Morris, Eleanor Peters Costume Construction...... Ann Huber, Cookie Morris, Eleanor Peters, Cast Set Design/Construction...... Gary Lickfett Painting...... Roxy Reed, Brittany McDaniels, Cast Makeup Design...... Lisa Hoag, Sue Bane, Sarah Mills Wig Design...... Sarah Mills Makeup application...... Sue Bane, Lisa Hoag, Sarah Mills, Cast Lighting Design...... Leslie Boedicker Light Board Operator:...... Sound Design/Operation...... Tim Kirby Dragon Puppeteers...... Anthony Hughes, Bryan McDaniels, Jerry Strain, Thomas Strain, Stephen Wolfe Puppet Wrangler...... Anthony Hughes Additional Puppeteers...... Breely Arford, Kelli Carlton Head Shots Photographer...... Theresa Curtis Program Printing...... Kelly Printing Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Scene One: A Hillside “Morning Person”...... Fiona, Pied Piper, Rats “I Think I Got You Beat”...... Fiona, Shrek Scene Two: Lord Farquaad’s Torture Chamber “Ballad of Farquaad”...... Lord Farquaad, Theolonious Scene Three: Near Duloc “Make A Move”...... Donkey, Three Blind Mice Scene Four: Near Duloc “When Words Fail”...... Shrek Scene Five: Near Dulcoc “Morning Person Reprise”...... Fiona “Build a Wall”...... Shrek Scene Six: Outside the Swamp “Freak Flag”...... Gingy, Pinocchio, Fairytale Creatures Scene Seven: The Swamp Scene Eight: A Cathedral “Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise”...... Shrek “This Is Our Story”...... Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Fairytale Creatures “I’m a Believer”...... Cast

“I’m A Believer” (Neil Diamond) (c) 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), on behalf of Stonebridge Music, and by Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission. Sonnia Schroeder (Queen Joel Shoemaker (Lord Molly Smith Lillian) is happy to be returning Farquaad) is ecstatic to (Teen Fiona) is a to the community theater be portraying Farquaad sophomore at Danville High stage after a three-year hiatus in his first production with School and has been acting during which she obtained her since the third grade. As a DLO. Recent theatrical 200-hour yoga certification long time actress for DLO, and began teaching yoga participations include she is still just as ecstatic in the community. Sonnia Spelling Bee, Company, to be performing as her has previously appeared in Hauptmann, Hairspray, first day. Audiences may Working, Cinderella, Ragtime and Evil Dead, among remember her from Les and Oliver! for DLO in addition others. The Library Misérables or Guys and to portraying Miss Sandra in All Director at Oakwood Dolls. She stays busy with Shook Up for the Beef House the DHS Contemporaires Dinner Theater. She thanks her Public Schools, he is also a magician and reminds and DHS Players. Molly family for their constant support would like to thank her of her freak-flag flying and is you how essential they loving family and supportive also a proud Aries. are at every event. friends.

Rick Welchans (King Stephen Wolfe (Peter Ben Zuber (A Little Harold/Captain) has Pan/Buck) Most widely Pig who lives in been fortunate to have remembered as “the a brick house) is performed with several guy in chaps” from the thrilled to be part of community theater Rocky Horror Show. his very first show companies over the years Stephen is back this with DLO. He is a including DLO, Station time in green tights as teacher at Chrisman Theatre and Champaign- an unconventional Peter High School. Ben Urbana Theatre Company. Pan. His past productions would like to thank Shrek is a truly funny show include Hairspray and the cast for all of the and Jennifer has done a Stage Door. He enjoys laughs and good terrific job of making it fun playing sudoku in his times and his family for you and a joy for the spare time while listening for all of their love cast. Please sit back and enjoy. to One Direction and and support. Justin Bieber. DLO would not be able to present quality productions without the help of wonderful volunteers and organizations working behind the scenes. We thank them.

Heather Miyagi l Danville Metal Stamping l The Village Mall l Danville High School l Shari Hal l Bill Houpt l Vermilion County Museum l Danville Public Library l Tim Lickfett l Red Mask Players l Chrisman High School Drama Club l Chris Dunn

We apologize for any names omitted from this list. Please see the Thank You list in the foyer.

Music Director/Pianist...... Dave Schroeder Keyboard...... Chris Huffman Flute/Saxes...... Sandy Ivy Clarinets...... David and Sam Sanders Trumpets...... Addison Smart and Dale Carlton Trombone...... August Gress Baritone...... Riley Wagner Guitar...... Julia Silver Bass...... Jordan Carlton Drums...... Josh Compton

President - Rick Welchans, Vice President - Heather Miyagi Secretary - Gretchen Yordy, Treasurer - Andrew Peters Chris Huffman, Nancy Keener, Tim Kirby, Gary Lickfett, Ron McDaniel, Paul Strain, Shannon Schroeder, Jenny Taylor David Lindsay-Abaire, Author, was most recently nominated for two for his work on SHREK The Musical: Best Book of a Musical and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori). Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America’s most promising lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play RABBIT HOLE, which premiered on Broadway Andrew Peters (Big Isabelle Peters (Rat/ Brittany Powell (A Little at MTC’s Biltmore Theatre. RABBIT HOLE also received five Tony Bad Wolf/Guard/Knight/ Dulocian) is an 8th Pig who lives in a stick Award nominations, including Best Play, and the of America is a Danville rd Pied Piper) grader at Schlarman house)This is her 3 time chiropractor and DLO on stage with DLO. For the Award. His other shows include FUDDY MEERS, KIMBERLY Academy. Some of AKIMBO, WONDER OF THE WORLD, HIGH FIDELITY and A DEVIL Board treasurer. Recent past 8 years, Brittany helped appearances include her favorite past roles INSIDE, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David’s backstage with DLO and Red Lincoln Park Theatre include Helen Keller Mask’s youth shows, watching screen adaptation of RABBIT HOLE just finished shooting. It stars Company’s Mary (The Miracle Worker), her children shine on stage. Poppins (Bert); Nicole Kidman and is directed by John Cameron Mitchell. David is a Dorothy (The Wizard She has 3 awesome kids and DLO’s La Cage aux proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College of Oz), Oliver Twist has been married to the love and the Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Folles (Jacob), Les Misérables (Thénardier), (Oliver!), and Scout (To of her life for over 21 years. Dramatists Guild Council. and Oliver! (Fagin); Kill a Mockingbird). It’s always fun being in shows and Red Mask’s To Kill a with her kids, meeting new Mockingbird (Atticus). Always people, and be a part of Jeanine Tesori, Composer, has written four Tony-nominated with loving gratitude to my seeing it all come together. scores for Broadway: Twelfth Night at Lincoln Center, Thoroughly family for their patient support. Thanks for coming! Modern Millie (lyrics, Dick Scanlan), Caroline, or Change (lyrics, Tony Kushner), and Shrek the Musical (lyrics, David Lindsay-Abaire). The production of Caroline, or Change at the National Theater in London received the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Her first off-Broadway musical, Violet, written with Brian Crawley, received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1997. Last fall, Ms. Tesori’s FUN HOME was presented at The Public Theater as part of the 2012-2013 Public Lab Season. A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck, her commission for the MET/LCT Opera/Theater, was featured Brookelyn Powell Nathan Powell (Young David Schroeder at the Glimmerglass Festival in 2011. She has been the recipient of (Rat/Dulocian) This Shrek/Grumpy) This (Music Director) is th many other honors including Drama Desk and Obie awards, and was is Brookelyn’s 9th DLO is Nathan’s 6 DLO delighted to be music musical. He was most cited by ASCAP as being the first woman composer to have “two musical. She was director/accompanist new musicals running concurrently on Broadway.” She composed recently seen on the for Shrek the Musical. most recently seen on DLO stage as Sandy the music for The New York Shakespeare Festival’s production of stage as Miss Hannigan Dave keeps busy as the dog in Annie Jr. director of bands and Brecht’s Mother Courage, as translated by Tony Kushner, starring in DLO’s Annie Jr. Nathan likes to be in Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. She has written songs for the movie chorus for Bismarck Brookelyn is 14 and in plays because it’s fun, schools as well . Her film scores include Nights in Rodanthe, Winds th he get to meet new 8 grade. She enjoys as conducting the people, and make new of Change, Show Business, Wrestling With Angels, and Every day music, singing, theatre, Municipal Band and with Liev Schreiber. She has produced sixty CD’s for Silver-Burdett and hanging out with her friends. He is 9 and in 4th grade, and wants to Vermilion Festival Ginn’s Making Music and the original cast albums for Twelfth Night, friends. be a scientist when he Chorus. He is also the Violet and Caroline, or Change. Ms. Tesori is currently working on a grows up. Bye! LOL! house organist at the new opera for WNO. Virginia Theatre. Pamela Adam (Elf/Dulocian/ Breely Arford (Mad Hatter/ Kelli Carlton Rat) is thrilled to be added to Dulocian, Propmaster) is (Humpty Dumpty/Blind this hilarious roster of talents. so excited to be on stage Mouse 1) This is Kelli’s fifth DLO production, her first Last seen as Mary Poppins with in her first DLO show! She being RENT, Fall of 2013. Lincoln Park Theatre, she also has worked back stage for Though “seasoned.” this played Fantine in DLO’s Les DLO! Favorite roles to date will be Carlton’s first time Misérables and was in Guys has been Prudy Pingleton in appearing as more than and Dolls as one of the hotbox Hairspray and Daisy Stanley 4 characters in one show! dancers. This will be her first in The Man Who Came She is more than up for time playing a fairytale creature. to Dinner. Breely wants to the challenge! When she is not singing and dancing, Fresh from playing Janet in thank Jen for giving her the chance to be in the show Kelli can be found hot-air DACC’s Rocky Horror Show, ballooning with her family and Pamela hopes this will help the and all the cast and crew for the Danville Balloon Group. public recover from the shock. working so hard to make this Opening night is Kelli’s 25th She dedicates this show to her show bloody brilliant! Now birthday and she couldn’t ask nephew Kraven Carlisle. remember we’re all mad here, for a bigger, better cast to help and enjoy the show! her celebrate!

Trish Ceader Melanie Clark (Mama Amanda Coutant (Fiona) is so excited to Bear/Blind Mouse 3) (Fairy Godmother/ return to the DLO stage, rd after a lengthy absence, This is Melanie’s 3 Blind Mouse 2) is as Princess Fiona! Trish DLO show. She is happy excited to be back was last seen in the Red to be a part of Shrek on stage with DLO! Mask One Act Psyche and the message it Amanda was last seen with an E and as Inge imparts. Melanie would in Red Mask Players’ A in Lincoln Park Player’s like to thank her husband Shot in the Dark, and Production of Young Steve, and children prior to that, DLO’s 9 to Frankenstein. Just like Sarah and Joshua for 5. Outside of the theater, her character, Trish enjoys their unconditional love Amanda spends her piña coladas and getting caught in the rain. Trish and support. She’d time with her son Tayte, would like to thank her like to dedicate this whom she would like to daughters for their love performance to the thank for his unending and support. memory of her son, Josh. love and support! Jeanne Dunn (Wicked Logan Edris (Shrek) is Sidnee Gordon (Ugly Cole Huber (Donkey) was Anthony Hughes Chris Huffman (Producer) Witch/Dragon) is thrilled very excited to be reprising Duckling/Rat) is so excited to last seen on this stage (Papa Bear) This Although actively involved his role as Shrek in his come back to the DLO family that Shrek marks her in Guys & Dolls (Nicely is Anthony’s first with DLO as a music director 20th DLO production! second production with after being away for so long! Nicely). Other favorites and board member, this is Besides this role, her favorite performance with DLO Favorites: the DLO. Logan is the director role was in The Fantasticks as were Sweeney Todd her first time as producer and Nunsense Sistahs, of the Milford High School the Mute. Sidnee is a mother (Anthony), 25th...Spelling DLO. He has orchestra member. Chris has performing Fraulein Theatre Department. of two beautiful girls, ages 2 Bee (Leaf Coneybear), been involved in been involved in the local Schneider in Cabaret, He would like to thank years and 6 months. She & Oklahoma (Curly). He puppetry for 20 music community for most of would like to thank everyone in avidly directs the theatre her life as a performer and and a non-traditional God, Jen Kirby, Kathleen years. Anthony has Nancy in Oliver!, directing Margevich, Shannon this wonderful cast for making program at Chrisman teacher. She would like to her return to DLO feel like enjoyed being a The Spitfire Grill (2010) McElmeel, family and High School, who will put dedicate her performance to she never left, her wonderful on Grease April 8-9 this part of this musical the memory of her brother and La Cage aux Folles friends, and Sophie Edris. boyfriend Christopher for (2015). This one’s for the “I hope you enjoy my supporting her during these spring! Love & adoration and would like to be Brad, who was a drama first Shrek in her life — performance as much as I CRAZY months, and Jen for to wife, Christina for letting involved in future major in college and a him make a jackass of part of the Danville drama Geno! enjoy performing for you!” being a wonderful director. “Let DLO productions. your freak flag fly!” himself! Love you! community. Love you, big bro!

Jennifer Scarlet Lee Kirby Craig Krukewitt Ashley Le Loup Ellis Mansfield Aaron Martin Brittany Chase Ogle (Director) is thrilled to be (Pinocchio) Craig (A Little Pig who (Young Fiona) has (Papa Ogre/Knight/ McDaniels (Gingy/ Thelonious/Walter) is (Baby Bear) directing her first musical for is new to the area. live in a straw been singing since Sugar Plum Fairy/ DLO! Jen was last seen in the 26 years old, and works This is Chase’s the age of two and Bluebird) This Rocky Horror Show at DACC, He is 24 years old, house) Her name is at the Commercial 2nd DLO show. acting since the age th loves sports of all Ashley Caudill. But News. This is his 4 DLO will be Brittany A Bottle of Vodka for Red Mask of eight. Shrek marks His first show and as Mimi the Hot Box Dancer kinds and has won she wants to give show. Aaron loves acting McDaniels fifth her fifth musical on and singing and is very was Oliver! in DLO’s Guys and Dolls. Jen production with numerous awards everyone a heads the DLO stage. Some grateful that Danville has served as Costume Designer DLO. She would Chase would throughout the world up; she will still say of her hobbies include so many opportunities. for DLO’s La Cage Aux Folles like to thank her like to thank his for his dark, sepulchral Ashley Le Loup on singing, acting, He looks forward to and looks forward to designing family and husband bass singing voice. occasion. As of right drawing, baking, trying out for rest of the mom for pushing costumes for DACC’s production current DLO season and Bryan for their His favorite food is now, Ashley works and ice skating. Ellis him to overcome of Ragtime in the Spring. She the many more to come! support and would would like to thank her amazing cottage cheese and he in daycare. Breely loves being in shows his shyness Duke from The Great also like to thank cast and crew for sharing their is a wizard with house Arford is the reason and takes every American Trailer Park to audition for opportunity she can to Jen and the cast time and talents in this crazy, plants. All of these she is in this play Musical is his favorite things like this, wonderful show. She would also be in a show! Ellis is role, and his dream for the wonderful like to thank her mom, Noelle, things are lies. What as pig number 1 so happy to be a part roles include, Staci Jaxx opportunity and as he has been and Emily and Sara for their did you expect? (straw). That’s about of Shrek and hopes (Rock of Ages), Roger experience. bitten by the unwavering support. it. Oink! you enjoy the show! (RENT), Eddie (Rocky acting bug. Horror), Danny (Grease).