Shrek, The Musical

Choreography Style / Approach

Playful, character-driven movement with a mix of Broadway jazz, fairytale whimsy, world dance, tap, and comedic timing. The style leaned into exaggerated physicality and animated group work. Ensemble numbers were built for visual storytelling, humor, and heart.

Choreographed Numbers

• Story of My Life
• Forever
• Welcome to Duloc
• Morning Person
• Freak Flag
• I’m a Believer
• (and support for other songs and transitions)
  

Challenges / Innovations / Notable Moments

• Movement style for when normal versus when squipped. The physicality helped the audience to better understand this part of the story.
• Many songs drew inspiration from a specific 90s video game. (e.g., Upgrade/Pacman, Finale/ Mario Brothers, Two Player Game/ Donkey Kong) 
• The video game final boss fight at the end was inspired by 90s video games. During that time, if a player was not being used, they swayed back and forth. We included that sway while actors waited for their “fight” in the fight scene.
  

• Stage combat, but comically done in the style of OG Mario Brothers!
• Glow in the dark gloves to enhance the tutting down in the Squip Song and Pitiful Children
• Added a stronger dance track for this production, with heavy dancing in BMC, Halloween, and Smartphone Hour (on top of the typical dance-heavy numbers). 
  
  

Video Highlights

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Photos by Sarah Stephens