Directed by: Ridgley Dier
Music by: Jeanine Tesori
Books and Lyrics by: David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favourite 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.
Ainsley is a Grade 10 student at OSDSS and she is excited to join her fourth Young Company show in this production of Shrek Jr. Ainsley is looking forward to performing for a live audience again after playing Regina George in Mean Girls Jr last summer. She has a passion for singing and musical theatre. She wants to thank Ridgley for giving her this opportunity and Lacey for all the encouragement along the way!
Ashley is super grateful to be in the production of Shrek Jr. and would like to thank her fellow cast and family for making this happen. This is her 6th musical production and hopefully there are more to come! To my friends and family, I love you guys!
Aubrey Hiller is excited to return to the Roxy Stage in this year’s young company production of Shrek the Musical Jr. She has been involved in many Roxy productions, such as Willy Wonka Jr. and Matilda Jr. Aubrey also enjoyed belonging to the Roxy Troupe this past summer, performing at various community events. In her time away from the theatre, Aubrey enjoys figure skating and singing lessons.
Austin Edmunds is so excited to be in the Roxy Young Company’s Shrek Jr. His parents have told him he’s been a performer all his life, but he didn’t officially start acting on stage until 2024. You may recognise him from Mean Girls Jr. last August or Grey Bruce Performing Arts’ production of A Christmas Carol back in December. Austin thanks his parents, his family, and everybody who has encouraged his passions throughout the years for pushing him to this opportunity.
Drew Dubois is a Grade 8 student at Hillcrest who is excited to be part of this production. Her past roles include an Ancestor in The Addams Family, Alice in Alice in Wonderland, and a summer production of Mean Girls as Mr. Duvall. Drew is grateful to RYC for inspiring her love of theatre/musicals. Outside of the stage, she is a member of the LookUp Circus troupe and plays on the OS Ice Hawks hockey team. She loves concerts, collecting music, and Peeps. Shout out to friends, family, specifically the Gramas.
Ellie Farla is ecstatic to be playing the role Fiona in the production Shrek this year. She has been in Roxy summer camps, including the role Paulette in Legally Blonde. She also played the Lorax in her school Lorax production. She has been acting since 2022. On her own time, Ellie enjoys playing and writing her own music, spending her money on food, drawing, and saving poor baby turtles. P.S. What do you call a stool that’s really broken? Stool late to fix it! Ellie hopes you enjoy the show!!
Emaline Corriveau is 14 years old and new to the world of acting! She has been singing since she was a year old and loves it. When she’s not at rehearsal she enjoys playing fiddle, swimming and being outside.
Ethan is so happy to be a part of the cast of Shrek JR! Ethan spends most of his time listening to music, obsessing over random topics, and doing anything and everything art related. He hopes you all have a great time watching the show, and wants to thank his mother for her continued support of his passion for theatre.
Haidyn is 11 and is very excited to be playing one of the 3 Little Pigs in this year’s Roxy Young Company Performance. Her most recent role was as a crustacean in Alice in Wonderland JR. To date her favourite role is the one she is currently playing. When she is not on stage she enjoys reading and making art.
Jenna is thrilled to be back on the Roxy stage! Jenna has been doing many programs and performances with the Roxy Young Company since 2021. Some of the shows Jenna has done in the past consist of Puffs, The Sound of Music, The Prom, Legally Blonde Jr. and Matilda Jr. Jenna has enjoyed being part of this cast so much and wants to thank her fellow cast members and all of the production team for their hard work.
Layla is thrilled to be taking part in the production of Shrek the Musical Jr. She also played one of the lobsters in Alice in Wonderland Jr last year, and has participated in many acting camps and vocal performances. When not performing, Layla enjoys reading, watching movies/TV shows and she is an award winning artist as well! Layla would like to thank her friends and family for their support!
Lily is thrilled to be a part of this production of Shrek the musical with the RYC. A passionate performer with a deep love of storytelling, Lily has appeared in numerous stage productions including Cinderella, The Prom and Willy Wonka. Lily would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for all their guidance and dedication. Lily would also like to give a big thank you to her family for all of their love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Maeryn is so excited to be playing her dream role in Shrek Jr. She loves to entertain, and Donkey’s character gives her an amazing opportunity to make people laugh with his non-stop energy and great one-liners. Maeryn has acted in the past four RYC spring productions along with two full-length musicals with the Bruce County Playhouse and her first OSLT show, Cinderella, earlier this season. She would like to thank her parents for the support they give her in pursuing all of her passions. Enjoy the show!
Maeve is so excited to be a part of Shrek the Musical JR. This is her second production after Alice in Wonderland JR where she played Rose the Flower. She hopes to one day play Angelica Schuyler from Hamilton! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Marty is ecstatic to play Peter Pan in Shrek the Musical Jr. His past roles have been Tweetle Dum in Alice in Wonderland Jr., Yertle the Turtle in Seussical Jr., and Christopher Robin in Winnie The Pooh Jr.. He thanks his mom and dad for taking him to and from rehearsals.
Mary has had a wonderful time being a part of Shrek and loves getting to know the cast, making new friends and of course, performing. In her spare time she loves swimming with her cousins when she is not busy working on an art project with her sister. Enjoy the show!
Nayomi is happy to be playing one of the 3 pigs in Shrek! Her past shows with RYC were Alice in Wonderland Jr as part of the ensemble and Karen in Mean Girls Jr.
Nayomi is an 8th grader at Hillcrest elementary school. In her free time she likes to text friends.
Ollie is super pumped to be making his debut with the Roxy Young Company in Shrek Jr the musical as the head guard! He has attended several camps with RYC and performed in small productions such as Winnie the Pooh and Seussical. He also played the Wizard in his school’s production of the Wizard of Oz. In his spare time he likes to watch WWE (CM Punks the GOAT) and play soccer. He would like to thank everyone for their help and guidance.
Dear people of Duloc, your soon to be King Owen Grimoldby, commonly known as Lord Farquaad, wants you to know that he is extremely excited to take part in Shrek the Musical Jr. Owen has previous experience in Act 1 & 2 in the Roxy Young Company and playing Peter Quince in A Midsummer’s Night Dream with GBPA. Your king also wants to note that he is a very, VERY Big man.
Peyton Bell is overjoyed to be in the Roxy Young Company show – Shrek The Musical Jr. She has been singing, dancing, and acting since she was 8 but this will be her first big performance. When she’s not on stage she enjoys playing volleyball and rugby as well as playing her guitar and hanging out with her friends and family!
Quinn Grivel is very happy to be a part of Shrek the Musical JR. She has always had a passion for singing and acting and started performing on stage in 2022 when she got involved in the Roxy Little Theatre ACT 1/2 classes and summer theatre camps . Most recently she performed as Violet, one of the Flowers of the Golden Afternoon in Alice in Wonderland Jr and absolutely loved it! When Quinn is not on stage she attends 5th grade and loves to spend time with her friends and pet hamster, Leechee. Quinn thanks her family for their endless support.
Reese is thrilled to be back on stage performing another RYC masterpiece.
This is her second year with the Roxy Young Company and she’s brought energy to all of her roles, such as The (Hot Headed) Queen of Hearts in Alice and Wonderland and Janis Ian in Mean Girls. Reese is excited to bring her inner sassy puppet to life. She would like to thank the creative team for spending many man hours on crafting her nose! (P.S. Ima real boy!)
Rose has been having a fun time working on this goofy show and trying on costumes. She loves performing the dances and meeting new people. In her spare time she enjoys petting her cat Carmi and writing a big story. And she hopes you all have a great time watching the amazing performance.
Sadie is very excited to be in the Roxy production of Shrek the Musical JR. Sadie was Cheshire cat number 3 in Alice and Wonderland last year. She wants to thank her mum for always reminding her to get things done and her step dad for driving her to and from rehearsals. Sadie also wanted to thank her whole family for their love and support. I hope you enjoy the show :)
Vinny is 17 years old and was born in Kitchener and raised in Owen Sound. He has taken drama in school but this is his first experience with theatre outside of drama class. He grew up around music and his favourite genre is rock and metal.
Wesley Robinson is thrilled to be portraying Shrek in Shrek the Musical Jr.Wesley has been in previous productions such as Willy Wonka & The Addams Family, but believes this show is the most Ogre-tastic yet! Wesley would like to point out that he is NOT an ogre in real life. He’s a person and not green. Westley would like to thank his parents, family, director, cast mates and girlfriend for their support. Enjoy the show! (P.S Wesley was forced to make all the fart jokes, he doesn’t fart that much in real life)
Addison Fleming is thrilled to be back and helping out with Shrek the Musical Jr. at the Roxy theatre once again. She has helped with Alice in Wonderland and she has a fun time helping backstage and other castmembers or crewmembers.
Andrea is excited to be part of the creative team for Shrek Jr. and to be making her debut with the Owen Sound Little Theatre. Andrea is a graduate of the Western’s Faculty of Music and holds an A.R.C.T. in piano performance. She loves playing the French Horn in the OSCity Band, the violin in the GBSymphony and most of all working with young musicians who love to sing! To the many volunteers who gave up their time to make rehearsals a blast, she’s so grateful! A special thanks to Ridgley for his keen ear, experience and his sense of humour.
Ashlyn is honoured to be the choreographer for Shrek Jr. and to be choreographing for the Roxy Young Company for the first time. Ashlyn grew up dancing and acting, but took a break when she started post-secondary school. Returning to dance and theatre through choreographing the main dance numbers while continuing with her education has been the best experience. Ashlyn would like to thank her childhood dance and drama teachers, the incredible crew for being so welcoming and supportive, and the cast for being themselves. Coming back to dance and theatre has helped Ashlyn feel like herself again, and she hopes that this show reminds everyone that being who they are is one of their greatest strengths.
Beatrice Mosher is excited to be making her backstage debut with the Roxy Young Company in Shrek the Musical JR. She was bitten by the theatre bug at age 4, when she played the baby bird in Are you my mother?! Bea has been a part of the Roxy Young Company since 2022. When not at the theatre, Bea loves reading graphic novels, crafting and being outside with her dog, Archie.
Carrie is excited to be part of this year’s production of Shrek the Musical. She loves working with the kids and enjoys helping bring each character to life through creative design and collaboration. She is experienced in working with young performers and also enjoys taking on a directing role, supporting them as they grow in confidence and creativity on stage. She is thrilled to be part of this fun and vibrant show.
Who wouldn’t want to be part of telling such a heart-warming story with fun, infectious music and beloved characters? Colleen has been active with OSLT over the last decade. She is happy to support the talented area youth by working backstage on this production.
Dale has been involved with OSLT since 2008 and this is her second time designing, programming and operating lights. Much respect and thanks to Yvonne for all the fun and learning. Love to TA.
Dan is an imaginative designer, skilled builder and stage performer whose work includes set designs for the RYC’s Matilda Jr., and Willy Wonka Jr. Now for Shrek Jr, Dan has transformed the stage into a playful, storybook world filled with swamps, castles, and fairy‑tale surprises. Dan has contributed to many OSLT productions, earning a reputation for creativity, craftsmanship, and collaborative spirit. He is delighted to help bring another magical production to life for audiences and performers alike. A big thank you to the talented volunteers who made this ambitious set build a success! A special shout-out to Dan’s daughter, Maeryn, for her fantastic comedic timing and big-hearted antics as Donkey. Watching her bring such an iconic character to life has been a true joy.
Once again Joanne has had the opportunity to work with the rising stars of the Roxy as props lead, after The Addams Family. She has also been the Prop lead for The Prom, 7 Stories, and worked with other amazing leaders on Something Rotten! and Cinderella. “These young performers have truly worked tirelessly to bring each of their characters to life. I wish to thank the cast, crew and my family for their support. Enjoy the show!”
Lacey is a long time OSLT member, having been involved in close to 30 productions as an actor, director, producer or assistant stage manager. She started her own theatre company for youth in her early twenties, and is overjoyed to have been the coordinator for the Roxy Young Company and Roxy Star Company for the past 5 years. When not at the theatre, she enjoys spending time with her husband James and forcing her three cats to love her.
Lindsay can’t wait to be a part of another RYC production! Bringing 20+ years of hairstyling experience and creativity to every show. She has previously worked on RYC’s Alice in Wonderland Jr, Prelude to A Kiss as well as creating the stepsisters wigs in Cinderella for OSLT.
Lindsay is looking forward to helping bring the characters of Shrek Jr. to life! (Especially Pinocchio)
London is excited to join the Shrek Jr team! She is newer to the Roxy Young Company having joined for the Act 1 program last fall. In her spare time she plays volleyball, basketball and lacrosse.
Meghan is delighted to be part of the backstage crew for the very first time! She thoroughly enjoyed participating in Act 1, Act 2 and Summer Camp in 2025 with the RYC. “I’m excited to help bring this production to life from behind-the-scenes and to support the amazing cast and team!”
Nicole Gardiner is excited to be part of the Shrek Jr. production as the makeup artist. She loves the creativity that comes with theatre and enjoys helping bring characters to life on stage through makeup. A special thanks to Sierra, Ashlyn, Mandy and Amber for their help!
Ridgley is thrilled to be directing his first production with Owen Sound Little Theatre as part of the Roxy Young Company. A familiar face on the Roxy stage, he has appeared in productions including The Prom, Something Rotten!, Beauty and the Beast, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Carousel, and most recently The Play That Goes Wrong. A graduate of the Sheridan College Music Theatre Prep Program, Ridgley made his Toronto debut with Acting Upstage Company’s One Song Glory. He is passionate about storytelling, community theatre, and supporting young performers. Thank you to the incredible cast, production team, and volunteers who make theatre at the Roxy possible, and to family and friends for their constant love and support.
Ryden is excited to be joining the Shrek Jr. team as part of the sound crew. He loves video games, anime, animatronics, and reading, and this is his first time working behind the scenes on a show. He’s looking forward to helping bring the story to life from the booth.
Involved in many Roxy productions on stage and off, over the past 20 years, Sandy is thrilled to be working with the RYC stage management team again. Her previous theatre experience spans many decades to mention, and she happily shares her knowledge to help mount this production of Shrek JR.
Shrek the Musical is one of Trish’s all-time favorites, which is why she (nervously) agreed to take on the role of Stage Manager for the first time. She is very grateful for the dedicated crew, gifted cast, and Sandy’s mentorship. Special thanks to Dan and Maeryn for their endless talents and for keeping her connected to this wonderful theatre community.
Val is so happy to be working on this wonderful show! She has been an active member serving OSLT for more than 25 years. Throughout that time, she has worn many hats around the theatre, from Hair Design, Stage Management, Set Painting and Décor, as well as Bar Tending and Ushering. She really enjoys working with these young people, as they are the future of OSLT! Thanks to Director Ridgley Dier and all the team who work together to put this show on the Roxy Stage! Sit back and enjoy this magical production of Shrek!
After decades of work both on stage and behind the scenes, Yvonne has spent the last decade focused on lighting (pardon the pun) for recent shows such as Spamalot, Something Rotten!, Cinderella and RYC Alice in Wonderland JR. Yvonne gives her heartfelt thanks to her design/programmer/operator partner, Dale Albrecht, for her amazing creative collaboration! She confirms it is a real treat to be a part of the SHREK JR team!
