Thank you, Final Thoughts, and Goodbye from the Swamp and Duloc!

 

BRAVO & FAREWELL, SHREK JR. 💚🐸👑

As the final bow is taken, the last piece of confetti falls, and we begin to step out of our swamp and back into everyday life, my heart is absolutely bursting with pride and gratitude for this extraordinary journey.

Working with your children has been a true gift.

From our youngest fairytale creatures to our seasoned middle school leaders, every single student brought joy, commitment, creativity, and heart to this production. Watching them grow—not just as performers, but as collaborators, problem-solvers, and confident young people—has been one of the greatest privileges of my work.

This is what makes our all-school musical so special. There are no divisions—no grade levels—just one unified company, one village, working together to create something bigger than themselves. In that space, students learn far more than lines and choreography. They learn how to support one another, how to rise to a challenge, how to use their voices, and how to stand proudly in who they are.

Theatre asks our children to be brave. To take risks. To think deeply. To work as a team. To navigate challenges in real time. And in doing so, it builds not only artists, but strong, capable, empathetic human beings.

What we witnessed on that stage was not just a performance—it was growth, connection, and transformation.

To our families, alumni mentors, and volunteers—thank you. It truly takes a village to bring a production of this scale to life, and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and love you poured into this experience.

📸 Check out our full Shrek JR. production photo gallery here:
SHREK PHOTO GALLERY!

Take a moment to relive the magic, the laughter, and every layered (yes… very layered!) moment from our time in Duloc and beyond.

🎥 I’ll be back in touch once our videographer completes the editing from the recordings of our performances (Sunday 1:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 PM, and Monday evening). These take time to carefully edit, and we typically receive them toward the end of May.

Until then, hold onto this big, bright, beautiful experience—and all the memories that came with it.

With so much pride and gratitude,
Kendrick