Nutley’s Newest Transient Misfit Residents Moved Here from Far, Far Away
NUTLEY, NJ – Local realtors report that new families want to move into Nutley. Some are the children of long time residents, some come from surrounding communities. On Friday, the latest newcomers arrived from Far, Far Away to find true acceptance in the misfit fairytale of their story.
Shrek Jr, the Musical, based on the Oscar-winning film, and its cast of misfit fairytale characters came into town for just three days as the latest production from Township of Nutley Parks and Recreation dramatic arts program. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Local photographer Jaime Molinaro caught up with the cast in Nutley’s little known Enchanted Forest ahead of Friday’s opening night.
Performances will be held at the Nutley High School Auditorium, 300 Franklin Avenue, for three performances, June 8, 9 and 10.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and seniors. Showtimes for Friday and Saturday are 7:30 pm. Sunday matinee is at 2:00 pm. Some tickets will be available at the door.
This show features a cast of the best and brightest Nutley youth from grades three to twelve:
Mama Ogre………………………………………………. Alyanna Maglaqui
Papa Ogre…………………………………………………Fabian Jimenez
Shrek……………………………………………………….Eric Sebek
Storytellers……………………Alison Scorsone, Amanda Bordei, Katharina Rakauckas
Captain of the Guards…………………………………….Pablo Arellano
Pinocchio…………………………………………………..Nicholas Duca
Big Bad Wolf………………………………………………. Mia Geraghty
Three Little Pigs………………….Emma Grzywinski, Makayla Albert, Sofia Duca
Wicked Witch………………………………………………Suhayla Salcedo
Mama Bear…………………………………………………Kerri Holden
Baby Bear………………………………………………….Briella Costa
Peter Pan…………………………………………………..Mark Surretsky
Ugly Duckling………………………………………………Samantha Alper
Donkey……………………………………………………………..Armani Calvo
Performer…………………………………………………… Noella Murillo
Farquuad…………………………………………………………….Luke Surretsky
Gingy…………………….…………………………………..Lily Molinaro
Young Fiona…………………………………………………Kaitlyn Gibney
Teen Fiona………………………………………………….. Ava Algieri
Fiona………………………………………………………………Olivia Grzywinski
Dragon……………………………………………………………….Cecelia Mielnicki
Pied Piper………………………………..………………..…Victoria Alameda
Three Blind Mice………………. Lincoln Boyes, Alexandra Amiths, Samuel Guanzon
(The Enchanted Forest in the photos is actually the Senior Courtyard at Nutley High School.
Jaime Molinaro photography is based in Nutley. http://www.jaimemolinaro.com/