It’s Shrek and Donkey to the rescue

Shrek, played by Jonathan Magdaleno, and Donkey, played by Hank Christeson, sing the “Travel Song” as they make their way to rescue Princess Fiona, who is portrayed by Jazmyne Harris, from the dragon. “Shrek the Musical Jr.” opens Friday. There are still a few tickets left for opening night. You can purchase tickets by calling the Webster City Community Theatre box office, 515-832-4456. There is another photo of “Shrek” on page 4.

These storybook characters are evicted from Duloc and sent to live in the swamp with Shrek, who is not too happy about it. They are, from left, in the front row: Florencia Bailey Butterfield (Peter Pan), Harlee Christeson (Three Pigs), Kyla VanDemark (Three Pigs), and Blake Arjes (Ugly Duckling).
In the middle row, from left, Hadlee Johnson (Baby Bear) and Ben Barner (Little Ogre/Three Pigs).
In the back row, from left, Max Anderson (Gingy), Owen Anderson (Pinocchio), Abby Heckert (Mama Bear), and Owen Gallenine (Papa Bear).
Performances of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” are Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are on sale now. To reserve tickets, call 515-832-4456, or order online at wcctboxoffice@gmail.com, or stop at the box office weeknights 5-7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon, or one hour before each show. “Shrek the Musical Jr.” is directed by Loween Getter, with assistance from music director Dane Barner and choreographer Lindsay Henderson.