BHS students bring fairy tales to life in “Shrek The Musical Jr.”

Fourth and fifth graders in the Bethpage Elementary Masquers’ Guild took the stage at Bethpage High School on June 14, 15 and 17 for “Shrek The Musical Jr.” The production featured students from Charles Campagne, Central Boulevard and Kramer Lane Elementary Schools and was double-casted to spotlight the impressive talent within the district.

“Shrek The Musical Jr.” is based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture and the book by William Steig. Kayleigh Duca and Michael Barden directed the show, Vassia Spanos led the cast in choreography, Zachary Levi served as production consultant and technical director, along with Michael Gamman.

Several Bethpage High School students supported the cast as student directors and served as the stage and tech crew.

Fifth graders

Christopher Cutrone and Dylan Guarneiri took on the role of ogre Shrek and fifth graders Annaleigh Stone and Akansha Raghaven played Princess Fiona. Donkey, played by fifth graders Brandon Kuang and Kayla Boshko, brought the laughs and the entire cast of fairytale creatures, Duloc citizens and more, did a wonderful job bringing the story to life through entertaining musical numbers and acting.