The Bellwood Antis’ music department will perform Shrek the musical on March 27, 28, and 29. The BluePrint will be highlighting cast and crew members in the days leading up to the raising of the curtains.
The play is based on the hit movie Shrek, following the tale of the ogre Shrek, who goes on a life-changing journey alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
The play is directed by Molly Burns. Mr. Logue is the music director, while Mr. Sachse is the orchestra director.
Tickets are available now by clicking here.
Today we focus on Christian Jennings who plays the Donkey.
Blueprint: What role do you play in the musical?
Christian: Donkey.
Blueprint: How long have you been in the musical?
Christian: 2 years.
Blueprint: What are you looking most forward to?
Christian: Just preforming and being in front of people.
Blueprint: What made you want to join the musical?
Christian: So I can see the girls.
Blueprint: Did you enjoy Shrek before the musical?
Christian: Yes, but i never watched the musical.
Who is your favorite character in the musical and why?
Christian: Donkey, because the character is crazy and most flamboyant.
Blueprint: What is your biggest challenge with the musical?
Christian: Keeping my grades up long enough to stay in it.
Blueprint: What is the best thing about being in the musical?
Christian: People give me food at practice and I also just steal it.
Blueprint: Who helped you the most throughout getting the musical set up?
Christian: Molly.
Blueprint: What would you tell people who are interested in joining the musical?
Christian: It’s super fun, but it definitely takes up a lot of your time.
