Technical Elements
Name one example when the lighting changed.
Any example
Which two characters fall in love?
Shrek and Fiona
Who sends Shrek away in the beginning of the play?
His parents
What style of dance was used in the number, "Morning Person?"
Tap
What does Donkey and Shrek's friendship suggest?
You can be friends with anyone, even if it is unexpected
How do they make Lord Farquaad appear short?
Which character accompanies Shrek in his quest?
Donkey
Which three versions of Fiona appear in the song, "I Know it's Today"?
Child Fiona, Teen Fiona, Adult Fiona
How did the dancers use facial expression and emotion to show a character's story or personality?
Any answer
variable answers
What does Shrek give to Fiona as a symbol of his love?
A flower
Name three fairy tale characters that appear in the ensemble
Pinoccio, Gingey, 3 Blind Mice, Big Bad Wolf, Dragon, Wicked Witch, Fairy Godmother, and others
What does Lord Farquaad require Shrek to do in order to reclaim his swamp?
Rescue Fiona
What is it called when all the dancers dance together in the same way and time on stage?
Unison
How does Fiona change the traditional expectations of a fairytale princess?
She is quirky, silly, and an ogre.
Where is Lord Farquaad when he sings the song about his father?
What secret about herself does Fiona reveal throughout the musical's story?
She was cursed to be an ogre at night.
Who helps Donkey encourage Shrek to tell his feelings to Fiona in the song, "Make a Move"
Three Blind Mice
How did the dancers use the stage space during a musical number?
Any answer
What does the song "Freak Flag Fly" suggest about the musical's meaning?
True or False: Pinocchio has a fake nose that doesn't grow at all.
False
What does the song "Who I'd Be" sung by Shrek, reveal about Shrek's hopes and dreams?
He wants to be seen as a hero, somebody who is accepted in society.
What happens to Lord Farquaad at the end of the play?
He is incinerated by the Dragon's breath.
Choose your favorite dance moment in the musical and tell us why you liked it
Any answer!
Fiona falls in love with Shrek even though he is an ogre. What does this suggest about the musical's meaning.
Love goes deeper than appearances and social status.