The group is currently on tour throughout Missouri. Dexter was their second stop on a seven- city tour that includes Poplar Bluff, Willow Springs, and Springfield.
The Chorale performed for on stage in the Dexter High School Auditorium for faculty, staff, and student.
If no rain it will be held in the Dexter High School parking lot, if rain, they will move the Trunk or Treat indoors. There's a chance of rain so just get dressed up and come out and get some candy. The STUCO students have been working hard on their costumes and collecting candy!
Children from preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend.
Added note: City of Dexter trick or treating will be allowed in the city on Saturday night from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. according to City Administrator Mark Stidham.
Have a SAFE and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!
Dexter, Missouri - It's a "big bright beautiful world" for everyone's favorite ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film. Nasty will be nice and Dexter will be ogre-the-moon when Dexter High School students present their production of Shrek The Musical JR beginning November 19, 2015, it was announced on by Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI).
The 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.
“Shrek’s unique story of discovery encourages each of us to examine our prejudices, review what we believe to be our limitations and work to better understand ourselves and others. The actors and crew in this production have embarked on a similar journey, as students and teachers with many different interests have learned more about themselves and each other while collaborating towards the common goal of presenting this musical,” says Gershon.
Dexter High School will present Shrek The Musical JR on November 19th and 20th at 7:00 p.m. and November 21st at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Dexter High School Auditorium.
Shrek The Musical JR follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” 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 b new tenants: fairytale misfits – including Pinocchio, the Ugly duckling, the Wicket Witch, Peter Pan, the Three Little 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.
Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and may be purchased at the door. For more information, please email Jamie Sepulvado at jamie2@dexter.k12.mo.us or Julie Rybolt at jrybolt@dexter.k12.mo.us.
Shrek The Musical JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). They are on e of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theaters from around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond.
This year the Annual Creature Feature "horror" movies were from the 1950s and 1960s. Kay Stevenson, Librarian, hosted the movies in the middle school library after school and aloud the students to eat in the library!
Concessions were available and students ate popcorn while they were "scared to death with laughter" enjoying Steve McQueen in The Blob, The Thing, and Crack in the World.
"It gives the students an opportunity to see old film and how "horror" movies were not quite up to today's special effects," stated Stephens. "They probably are not exposed to some of these classics at home and it gets them excited about Halloween."
About 60 - 70 students participated daily for each of the movies and it is hoped that next year they have even more students coming to watch these "oldies"!
Kalee Howard is the daughter of Wes and Bonnie Howard.
She has been a member of the Lady Cats Tennis Team all four years of high school. She is also a member of Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, and Dexter Honor Society.
Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a degree in the medical field.
Congratulations Kalee!
