Drama Club
The drama club explores and teaches several aspects of theatre through games and activities at monthly meetings, as well as the production of two school shows.
The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club is proud to present Shrek the Musical, Jr. A Senior Citizen Preview will take place on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 P.M. Public performances are scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 7th, and Friday, March 8th with a matinee show at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. All performances will take place in the Altoona Area Junior High School Auditorium.
Nasty will be nice and Altoona will be ogre-the-moon when AAJHS students, along with special guests from the Juniata Elementary Drama Club, present their production of Shrek The Musical Jr. This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle - learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
For many years he has protected himself from the hurtful actions of those who are scared of him by living as a recluse in a cozy cesspit. One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits — including Pinocchio, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, Peter Pan, the Three Pigs, and the Big Bad Wolf — have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity.
With over 70 actors and almost 20 crew members, Shrek the Musical, Jr. is sure to be entertaining and fun for everyone!
The show is being directed and produced by drama club faculty advisors Stacy Palilla and Jordan Giordano, along with assistants Lucy Craig & Ashley Astle.
General admission tickets will only be on sale at the door and will cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. Doors open approximately 1/2 hour before each show.
