General News
30 April, 2024
Shrek cast prepares to break a leg
Months of rehearsals are finally drawing to a close for Horsham Arts Council's production of Shrek the Musical, with opening night only one week away.
Months of rehearsals are finally drawing to a close for Horsham Arts Council's production of Shrek the Musical, with opening night only one week away.
Director Emily Friedrichsen said the cast was doing a great job.
"They're sensational, you can clearly tell they've been practising and just giving it their all," she said.
"It's hard to direct something that doesn't need directing," Ms Friedrichsen said.
"I can't speak more highly of the team we've assembled," she said.
Construction coordinator Will Lynch from Nhill is just one of the many performers and back-of-house helpers who travel from far and wide to give their time to be part of the production.
"Their level of commitment is amazing," Ms Friedrichsen said.
Their final blocking session was last Thursday night and the countdown is well and truly on with performances already almost sold out.
Ms Freidrichsen hopes the audience doesn't come in with any preconceptions of what they'll see.
"There are some things you can't mess with, but we haven't just copied and pasted the costumes," she said.
Shrek the Musical is running from May 2 to May 12 at the Horsham Town Hall.
Tickets can be purchased through https://www.horshamtownhall.com.au/hthevent/shrek-the-musical