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PHOTOS: 'Shrek the Musical'

"Shrek the Musical" will run June 9-26 at the Barn Theatre in Willmar.

Young Shrek, played by Jason Warner, is completely surrounded by fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Young Shrek, played by Jason Warner, is completely surrounded by fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
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June 08, 2022 08:00 AM
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Fairy tale characters sing and dance during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Fairy tale characters sing and dance during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
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Shrek, played by Michael Cola, at left, yells at Donkey, played by Alex Vasquez during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Shrek, played by Michael Cola, at left, yells at Donkey, played by Alex Vasquez, during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
The dragon, played by Madison Anderson-Wilson, interacts with a terrified Donkey, played by Alex Vasquez, during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
The dragon, played by Madison Anderson-Wilson, interacts with a terrified Donkey, played by Alex Vasquez, during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
The Big Bad Wolf, played by Chriss Ness, sings with fellow fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
The Big Bad Wolf, played by Chriss Ness, sings with fellow fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Shrek, played by Michael Cola, sings and dances around his swamp in the opening moments of Shrek The Musical during a dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
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Humpty Dumpty, played by Nate Lundstrum, nearly takes a fall while making an appearance with fellow fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Humpty Dumpty, played by Nate Lundstrum, nearly takes a fall while making an appearance with fellow fairy tale characters during a dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Teen Fiona, played by Brooklyn Pederson, performs during a dress rehearsal for Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Teen Fiona, played by Brooklyn Pederson, performs during a dress rehearsal for "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Lord Farquaad takes the legs of Gingy the gingerbread man during a royal interrogation a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Lord Farquaad takes the legs of Gingy the gingerbread man during a royal interrogation a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Princess Fiona, center, played by Bailey Stahl, sings with Young Fiona, played by Rebekah Pennertz, at right, and Teen Fiona, played by Brooklyn Pederson, at left, during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Princess Fiona, center, played by Bailey Stahl, sings with Young Fiona, played by Rebekah Pennertz, at right, and Teen Fiona, played by Brooklyn Pederson, at left, during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Fairy tale characters sing and dance during a dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Fairy tale characters sing and dance during a dress rehearsal of "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Lord Farquaad, played by Matt Onnen, sings and dances while being surrounded by members of Duloc during a dress rehearsal for Shrek the Musical at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Lord Farquaad, played by Matt Onnen, sings and dances while being surrounded by members of Duloc during a dress rehearsal for "Shrek the Musical" at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Shrek, played by Michael Cola, sings and dances around his swamp in the opening moments of Shrek The Musical during a dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Shrek, played by Michael Cola, sings and dances around his swamp in the opening moments of "Shrek The Musical" during a dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune

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Macy Moore
By Macy Moore
Macy Moore is an award-winning photojournalist at the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minnesota.
She can be reached via email: mmoore@wctrib.com or phone: 320.214.4338.
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