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Spring Student Production

PERFORM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

ATMTC Academy Student Productions follow the Maryland Fine Arts Standards providing a challenging outlet for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful, professional performers – including self-discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and self-confidence.

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. FOR GRADES 3-7

Participation in the final production is a key requirement of this program. Your child will collaborate with accomplished teaching artists to stage a full-scale, 60- to 70-minute musical. Through rehearsals focused on singing, dancing, and acting, they’ll gain the skills and confidence to light up the stage! Please note that for this program, casting is the sole discretion of the director, and every student will have a moment to shine onstage. 

With costumes, props, music, movement, and scene work, this exciting experience culminates in a youth-appropriate performance for friends and family.

To keep parents informed, weekly reports will outline whether their child is scheduled to rehearse that week. Please note that not all students will be called every week, and only one excused absence is allowed for the duration of the production. The directors will do their best to stick to the weekly emailed schedule, but it is subject to change. We will let you know of any changes as far in advance as possible.  

 
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Shrek the ogre is content to live alone in his swamp, eating slime and scaring off anyone who comes near. One day, a bunch of fairy tale misfits hide away in his swamp from a villain trying to ruin their lives. Shrek teams up with a wise-cracking donkey and undertake a quest to save not only a feisty princess unwilling to be rescued, but the entire fairy tale kingdom… and he may just discover he’s been missing something all those years alone. Based on the Oscar-winning film and Tony-winning Broadway musical, Shrek’s twisted fun for all ages!

Placements/Parent Meeting:
We will teach you all audition materials. Students do not need to prepare anything for placements.
January 7th & January 8th, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Rehearsals (Wintergreen Plaza & Glen Echo)*:
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM
January 14th, 15th, 21st, 28th at Wintergreen Plaza
February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at Wintergreen Plaza
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at Glen Echo
April 1st (no rehearsal – Spring Break)
April 8th, 15th, 22nd at Glen Echo

Tech Week in Glen Echo:
Sunday April 26 4:00-7:00 PM
Monday April 27 5:00 -8:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28 5:00-8:00 PM

Performances in Glen Echo:
Wednesday, April 29 6:00 PM call, 7:00 PM show
Thursday, April 30 6:00 PM call, 7:00 PM show

Friday, May 1 6:00 PM call, 7:00 PM show
Saturday, May 2 6:00 PM call, 7:00 PM show

*Dates are subject to change. 

MEET THE DIRECTORS:

Lenox Kamara (he/him) is a dynamic DCMetro theatre artist whose work is rooted in community, identity, and culture. As a director and teaching artist, he empowers performers of all levels through holistic rehearsal practices, script analysis, and voice and movement work. His approach fosters confidence, curiosity, and growth in every space. He holds a BA in Theatre Studies from Towson University and an AA in Theatre Performance from Montgomery College.

MEET THE DIRECTORS:

Laurie is a passionate director, choreographer, and teacher with over 25 years of experience in musical theatre and dance. She earned a Master of Arts in Dance from American University, where she premiered her original dance musical, “Turning Pointes,” and a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Arts (Dance, Theatre, Music) from Penn State. Laurie has directed numerous musicals for both children and adults in the D.C. area and has served as a show choir director, and choreographer for a collegiate musical theatre troupe. She has collaborated with Tony-nominated directors on productions like “Battlecry” and has received national recognition for her choreography in jazz and musical theatre. Laurie taught on the Dance faculty at Montgomery College for a decade, choreographing for their dance company and Summer Dinner Theatre. She has previously taught at ATMTC, Imagination Stage, Bravo, and Winters Lane, sharing her love for performing arts and nurturing talent in the D.C. area.