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Donkey, played by James Bradshaw, shares a joke with Shrek, played by Evan Owens. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Ogres, donkeys and dragons take the stage in Homecoming’s ‘Shrek: The Musical’

October 31, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The Department of Theatre is bringing the beloved animated story “Shrek the Musical” to life for this year’s Homecoming production. With performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee show on Sunday at 2 p.m., the show invites audiences into a fairy tale world full of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. The musical follows Shrek, an ogre on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona, as he discovers friendship, love, and the power of embracing who you are.

Members of the fairy-tale ensemble lament their banishment to Shrek’s swamp. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Lord Farquaad, played by Collin McKean, threatens the Gingerbread Man, played by Macayla Brown, while demanding the location of his future queen. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Lord Farquaad, played by Collin McKean, welcomes guests to his kingdom with a musical number. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

James Bradshaw, senior theater major from Sachse, plays Donkey, and Evan Owens, senior theater major from Hurst, plays Shrek in the Homecoming musical. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Fiona, represented by three different time periods, dreams about the moment she will be rescued. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The Dragon, played by Erin Brogan, intimidates Donkey, played by James Bradshaw, when they meet for the first time. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The Dragon, played by Erin Brogan, sings a heartfelt ballad about her longing for love and the hope of finding someone who sees her true self. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey escape out of the Fiona’s tower. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Fiona, played by Aubrey Pearce, takes the flute from the Pied Piper, played by Alex Dulske. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Fiona, played by Aubrey Pearce, dances through the forest the morning after she is rescued from the tower. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Pied Piper, played by Alex Dulske, dances with the rest of the ensemble. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Donkey, played by James Bradshaw, smiles after recieving a flower lei from Fiona. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Donkey, played by James Bradshaw, shares a joke with Shrek, played by Evan Owens. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Shrek, played by Evan Owens, and Fiona, played by Aubrey Pearce, compete in a burping contest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Theatre, Homecoming, Homecoming 2025, Homecoming 2025 Musical, Homecoming Musical, Shrek Musical, Theatre

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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