All-School Musical
The PTSA is proud to serve as the executive producer of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts legendary annual All-School Musical!
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NEW! All-School Musical Character Sponsorships
We encourage the families of the cast, band and crew to support our All-School Musical Characters by bringing them to life!
We deeply appreciate the support and involvement of the families of our cast, band, and crew students in our All-School Productions. This year’s all‑school musical, Shrek the Musical, features larger‑than‑life characters, and your generosity helps bring them to the stage. Please consider making a custom donation to help cover production costs.
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Sponsorships must be purchased by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026. All sponsors will be recognized in the show Playbill.
ATTENTION ASM PARENTS + CAST:
THE 2026 ALL SCHOOL MUSICAL IS...
Booker T Washington HSPVA PTSA is proud to announce Shrek the Musical as the 2026 All School Musical. This high‑energy, laugh‑out‑loud, heart‑full production will unite scholar‑artists from every corner of the school in a spectacular celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the transformative magic of live theater. Get ready for big voices, bold characters, and a swamp‑sized dose of joy as we kick off an unforgettable year at Booker T.
ABOUT THE MUSICAL
Shrek the Musical brings the beloved DreamWorks film to the stage with a burst of color, comedy, and heart. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay Abaire, the show takes the familiar story audiences love and elevates it with a vibrant score, deeper character arcs, and a world that feels even more magical when experienced live.
The musical gives audiences a chance to see the characters in a whole new light. Their backstories are expanded, their emotional journeys are richer, and their relationships gain new layers of humor and tenderness. The score is packed with unforgettable moments, from the joyful opening of Big Bright Beautiful World to the heartfelt harmonies of I Know It’s Today and the soaring emotion of Who I’d Be. Each number brings its own spark, whether it is laugh out loud funny, unexpectedly touching, or filled with Broadway sized energy.
With its blend of comedy, heart, and spectacular storytelling, Shrek the Musical promises an experience that will delight longtime fans and first-time audience members alike. It is a show that invites everyone to lean in, laugh hard, and leave the theater feeling inspired and uplifted.
WHY THIS MUSICAL?
Because it is going to be absolutely EPIC. Shrek the Musical is the perfect match for the spirit of Booker T. Washington HSPVA. It celebrates authenticity, empathy, individuality, and the courage to stand proudly in your own story. These are the values we champion every day, and this show brings them to life with humor, heart, and a whole lot of swamp‑sized joy.
This production is tailor made for an All School Musical. It offers meaningful roles for students at every level and creates exciting opportunities for collaboration across every conservatory. From the performers onstage to the designers, technicians, musicians, and creative teams behind the scenes, this show invites the entire school to shine.
And this year’s cast is something special. Every student feels born to play their role, and the chemistry, talent, and sheer theatrical power in this ensemble make the entire company strong contenders for the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theater Awards. The performances will be bold, hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
This is going to be a standout musical event that no one will want to miss. Audiences will laugh, cheer, reflect, and leave the theater feeling uplifted and inspired. Shrek the Musical at Booker T. is not just a show... It is an experience!
PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP
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LISA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR |
Lisa Lawrence is in her seventeenth year as Executive Director of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Advisory Board, where she oversees all facets of the nonprofit organization in support of the Board’s mission and the continued excellence of BTWHSPVA.
Before joining the Advisory Board, Lisa built a fourteen-year career at the Dallas Theater Center, transforming a directing internship into a series of leadership roles. She served as Assistant to the Artistic Director, managing local casting initiatives and co-producing an experimental works festival, before advancing to Director of Education and Community Programs. In that role, she led the flagship school outreach program, Project Discovery, and developed year-round educational offerings, including acting classes, audience engagement programs, and humanities initiatives.
Lisa’s experience as a director and educator spans public secondary schools, private universities, and international arts programs. She holds an MFA in Directing and a BSEd in Theatre Education. She is also the proud mother of two Booker T. graduates from the Classes of 2021 and 2024.
| GENO YOUNG | MUSIC DIRECTOR |
Performing artist, producer, musical director and educator are a few spaces where Geno Young’s musical influence lives. An Oak Cliff, Texas, native, Geno holds a BFA from Howard University, a Master of Music Education degree from Boston University, and is currently pursuing a PhD, at Boston University. He has toured internationally as a performer, musical director, producer, conductor and lecturer. His tenure as musical director, arranger and producer for Booker T. alum Erykah Badu cemented him as a force on the contemporary music scene.
Geno served as one of the first African American Governors for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and is a voting member of the Grammy Awards. He consistently garners stellar reviews for his work in the theatre. A small list of his music direction credits includes The Color Purple, Aida, Ain’t Misbehavin’(NY, MA) Little Shop of Horrors, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Spunk, The Seven by Will Power, and Let The Good Times Roll (PHX).
Geno is extremely honored to work with the students of Booker T. and encourages them to “Fly High and Aim Higher."
THE CAST
EXTENDED CAST
JUDE WOLF | PAPA BEAR
MADISON CHILDRESS | MAMA BEAR / 3 Blind Mice + Dragon Trio
TAH’KIYAH COTTON | BABY BEAR
PRESLEY SABA | GOLDILOCKS
GRAHAM JOHNSON | PETER PAN / Dance Captain
CELIA LANG | UGLY DUCKLING
CATHERINE XUEREB | WICKED WITCH
ANA BUI | FAIRY GODMOTHER
COREY McSPADDEN | WHITE RABBIT
LIAM EDGE | MAD HATTER
ANDREW GRANTONIC | SHOEMAKERS ELF
ANNE ELISE DIAZ | LITTLE BO PEEP
ALICIA BLANCO | SHEEP
OREN BIRK | PIED PIPER
ELLINGTON YOUNG | PIG 1
D’ASIA JONES | PIG 2
RILEY HARDIN | PIG 3
BELLA WILLIAMS | CINDER(B)ELLA
GABRIELLA NORIS | RAPUNZEL
KYLEIGH OUBRE | LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
SARIAH OWENS | PUSS IN BOOTS
JOSE RIVERA | THELONIUS
BIXBY CURNOW-SOLOMON | YOUNG FIONA
ENSEMBLE
BRENNY MARTIN, HAVEN REESE, KALIYAH MURILLO, LENNON GARDNER, RIVER PAUTZ, TAYLOR FLEWELLEN, VALERIA FLORES, ZARIA FISHER
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(Exact times TBD)
July 27 – Aug 8 (intensives) | Monday – Saturday (daytime)
Aug 11 – Show Opening | Monday – Saturday (after school/evenings)
PERFORMANCE WEEK | SEPT 15 - 20, 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Rehearsals will begin the week of July 27th and will continue until Performance Week.
- Summer rehearsals will be during the daytime. After school begins, rehearsals will typically be held after school and/or evenings.
- Please plan on being available Monday – Saturday. (We will not rehearse every Saturday and not every actor will be called every day. However, these are the parameters we are working with and will want to know what your availability is during these seven weeks.)
- Tech week and performances are mandatory.
- Any conflicts during tech week or performances will affect casting.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOLAR ARTISTS! |
Your contribution as a sustaining sponsor helps nurture the future of the performing and visual arts at Booker T Washington HSPVA. This year’s All School Musical, Shrek the Musical, is already generating incredible excitement. The 2026 cast is filled with scholar artists who were truly born to play their roles, creating a production that promises unforgettable performances, show stopping moments, and a level of talent that makes the entire cast strong contenders for the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theater Awards. This will be a standout musical that no one will want to miss.
As a sustaining sponsor, you make it possible for the PTSA to provide schoolwide productions, programs, resources, and essential event support that elevate every student’s experience. Sponsors also enjoy wonderful perks, including Playbill ads, reserved parking and seating, and a VIP invitation to opening night, among other exciting swag. Your support fuels the creativity, ambition, and excellence that define Booker T. and helps bring extraordinary productions like this one to life.
BECOME A SUSTAINING SPONSOR TODAY!
We deeply value the involvement of the families of our cast, band, and crew students in our All School Productions. Your support, whether through volunteering, donating, or sponsoring, plays an essential role in the success of these events. Opportunities include underwriting meals, delivering and serving food, donating snacks and concessions, and hosting a cast party.
Please consider making a custom donation below to help meet the hospitality needs of our All School Productions.
All sponsors & donors will be recognized in the show Playbill.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
PAST ALL SCHOOL MUSICALS
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
2021 Mamma Mia
2020 Ragtime
2019 Bring It On
2018 A Chorus Line
2017 In the Heights
2016 Oklahoma
2015 Hair
and so many more!
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY
Headliner - Sponsor as a Headliner!
Director - Sponsor as a Director!
Producer - Sponsor as a Producer!
Manager - Sponsor as a Manager!
Publicist - Sponsor as a Publicist!
Arts Advocate - Sponsor as an Arts Advocate!
Production Host - Sponsor as a Production Host!
