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!

 

WHAT. A. SHOW!

Congratulations to all of our extraordinary scholar artists who brought this year’s All‑School Musical, Shrek the Musical, to life. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment deserve to be commended and celebrated. From the cast who lit up the stage, to the band who filled the theater with music, to the crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, every contribution made this production a true success. We are so proud of the talent, teamwork, and spirit you shared with our community. 

 

Special (immense) thanks to our Directors, Lisa Lawrence & Geno Young, and all of the Fairytale Creatives. Each of whom elevated Booker T. to a new level this year!

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL PLAYBILL

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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.

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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.

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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!

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PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP

 

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.

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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."

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PRINCIPAL CAST

 

EXTENDED CAST

 

 

 

JUDE WOLF | PAPA BEAR / THELONIUS

MADISON CHILDRESS | MAMA BEAR / Blind Mouse 3 + 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

ENDSLEY GRAHAM | TEEN PRINCESS FIONA

BIXBY CURNOW-SOLOMON | YOUNG FIONA

RUSSELL MORGAN | YOUNG SHREK

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 ENSEMBLE

 

BRENNY MARTIN, HAVEN REESE, KALIYAH MURILLO, RIVER PAUTZ,

TAYLOR FLEWELLEN, VALERIA FLORES, ZARIA FISHER

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STAGE MANAGEMENT

 

EMMA DURAN, CHRISTOPHER MONZURIS, SYDNIE TURNER MIMS, LILI FUDGE

 

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TECHNICAL CREW

 

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SHREK THE MUSICAL

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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PAST ALL-SCHOOL MUSICALS

2026	2025

  

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!