evan adams (shrek)

Evan is a junior at Franklin High School and delighted to perform in his first leading musical role ever. Previously, he has been in other musicals such as NEWSIES as Oscar Delancey, OLIVER JR. as Mr. Brownlow and THE ADDAMS FAMILY as the 70s rockstar ancestor. When he isn’t acting, he draws.

sofia alvarado-Muñoz (guard #3)

Sofia Alvarado Muñoz is a 4th-grade student with a big passion for the arts and athletics. She loves dancing, acting, and singing, and stays active through basketball, volleyball, cross country, and track. She is an excellent student and a proud member of the Student Council at Greenfield Middle School. This performance marks Sofia’s first show, and she is very excited to share her energy, creativity, and love for performing with everyone.

Alexus Coleman (young fiona)

Alexus is thrilled to be back on stage in Shrek Jr. A seasoned performer, she has graced the stage in many productions like Forte Theatre Company’s Sound of Music, Seussical Jr. and (recently) Miracle on 34th Street. When not performing, Alexus enjoys singing and dancing with friends. She'd like to thank her family for their support.

olivia dahlberg (little pig #2)

Olivia is 14 years old and a freshman attending FHS. She enjoys listening to music, babysitting, and hanging out with friends. She loves Forte theater company as this will be her 5th production with them! She hopes you enjoy the show!

eric damon (papa ogre)

Eric is in 8th grade and is excited for his debut performance with Forte Theater. Passionate for singing, he also performs with the Milwaukee Children's Choir. He enjoyed his performances in the Hunchback of Notre Dame with SMYT (2025) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid with First Stage (2024). His role as Papa Ogre is fitting for him, as he very much enjoyed his time mentoring young children at summer theater camps in Milwaukee. He is especially thankful to his family, his theater mentors, and vocal coach.

zeke deering (lord farquad)

Zeke is in 8th grade and is thrilled to play the role of Lord Farquaad in SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Zeke was last seen on stage as the Grinch in Forte’s SEUSSICAL JR. When not at rehearsal, Zeke enjoys playing games and animating. He hopes you enjoy the show!

annabel deering (dragon)

Annabel is very excited and grateful to be playing the role of the Dragon in Shrek the Musical! Annabel has been in several other shows, including Who Killed Elvis, 101 Dalmatians, Seussical, and It’s A Mad House. Annabel loves to crochet, read, and do art in her free time.

stella dodge (little pig #1)

Stella portrayed her star power in a multitude of Forte and school shows, including Seussical Jr. as the Cat in the Hat, Finding Nemo Jr. as Anchor the shark, and many more supporting roles. Stella's hobbies consist of other arts, such as cartoon/2D animation, drawing and painting. Stella hopes you enjoy this whimsical show!

chase dominguez (big bad wolf)

Chase is excited to be in Shrek Jr. He has been in multiple Forte shows in the past including Frozen Jr, The Music Man Jr, High School Musical Jr, and Finding Nemo Jr. He has also been a part of Greendale Middle Schools Musical Once on this Island. Chase is a part of the Cross Country and Track team at Greendale and enjoys playing golf in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He hopes you enjoy the show

indiana elliott (mama ogre)

Indiana “Indy” Elliott is a 14-year-old 8th grader at Forest Park Middle School in Franklin, WI. She enjoys playing the guitar, singing in choir, and playing lacrosse with the Franklin Lacrosse Club. She’s previously been in shows with Forte Theatre Company, Forest Park Middle School drama club, and most recently was a misfit toy in “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” at First Stage. Indy is excited to be back at Forte Theatre Company for this production of Shrek Jr.

noah estrada (gingi)

Noah is a 7th grade student who enjoys singing, dancing, and playing the flute. He is excited to make his debut performance in Shrek Jr. and extends his gratitude to his family, friends, and fellow cast members for their encouragement and support.

logan green (little ogre)

Logan is a 7th grader at Forest Park Middle School. This is his third Forte Theater production. He was in Seussical the Musical, and Finding Nemo Jr. He enjoys taking classes through the Forte school. Logan is also in Art club.

nora groff (wicked witch)

Nora is a 7th grader at Whitnall Middle School. This is her first show with Forte Theater and she is loving it. Nora has done other shows with her school and other places. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, dancing, singing, and making fun crafts. Nora hopes you have fun watching her and her friends perform!

deacon hardy (ugly duckling)

Deacon is a 6th grader at East Middle School in Oak Creek. He loves drawing, reading, being a part of FIRST Lego League and running cross country. His favorite extracurricular activity, though, is performing in plays and musicals! He really enjoyed playing Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka and Marlin in Finding Nemo.

esabelle hass (guard #4)

Esabelle is in 7th grader at Forest Park Middle School and is excited to perform in her third Forte Theater Company production. She likes sharks and creative arts. Esabelle has also performed in several musicals with Character Kids.

aria juleen (rat #4)

Aria Juleen is an 8th grader at Greenfield Middle School. Aria was last seen on Fortes stage in SEUSSICAL JR. playing a Bird Girl. Outside of performing , Aria spends her time as a competive gymnast at Altius Gymnastics. She hopes you enjoy SHREK JR!

violet kluessendorf (rat #3)

Violet, a Greendale 8th grader, is delighted to be in her second Forte production, Shrek Jr! She started with Greendale Middle School’s 2025 production of Matilda Jr., followed by Forte’s summer youth production, Seussical Jr. Violet plays violin in chamber orchestra and string squad, and clarinet for the GMS band.

emma knapp (guard #1)

Emma is a sophomore in high school with a passion for acting. While she’s been in many plays before since 6th grade, this is her first musical. She’s looking forward to being on stage and hopes you enjoy the performance.

allyson lindberg (teen fiona)

This is Allyson’s 8th show with Forte Theatre and is thrilled to be starring as teen Fiona! Allyson is an eighth-grader at Muskego Lakes Middle School. Her most recent role was Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof with Skylight Music Theatre and is currently rehearsing for Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Jr with her middle school. When she isn’t on stage, Allyson loves animals, art, music and spending time with her family and friends.

alannah palcic (fiona)

Alannah is very excited to perform in her second Forte Theatre musical, having last been seen as a bird girl in Seussical Jr. No stranger to the stage, Alannah performed in her first show, Jonah’s Druthers at just 2 1/2 years old! Some of Alannah’s favorites over the years include “The Music Man” (Zaneeta), “Aladdin Jr” (Jasmine), “Frozen Jr” (Elsa), and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (wife). Alannah’s other passion is dance and is a student at The Dance Factory in Delavan. She is a sophomore homeschooled through Academy of Excellence and lives in Delavan with her family. Alannah welcomes you to the lands of Far Far Away and Duloc and hopes you enjoy the show.

francesca polachowski (knight #3)

Frankie Polachowski is an 8th grader at FPMS. She enjoys swimming, snowboarding, and reading. Frankie is very grateful to be continuing her journey with Forte. When she isn't onstage entertaining, she can be seen in the audience watching Broadway shows. She hopes you enjoy Forte's production of Shrek Jr!

kora radovanovic (papa bear)

Kora is a 6th grader at FPMS and is thrilled to be back for her second Forte production! Through these shows, her voice has grown stronger and her love of performing continues to shine. She performed with Character Kids, including playing Elsa during a summer camp, and hopes to become a performer when she grows up!

addisyn reed (rat #2)

Addisyn is in 7th grade at Forest Park Middle School. She has been in Elf Jr, Who Killed Elvis, Oliver Jr, Finding Nemo Jr and Seussical Jr. Addi takes acting classes with Forte Theater and loves acting with her friends. She also likes spending time with her family, baking, traveling and Roblox.            

liam reifenberg (pinocchio)

Liam Reifenberg is a 7th grader at Greendale Middle School. Past roles include Charlie Bates in OLIVER JR (Forte), Les in NEWSIES (GCT), and Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (GCT). He currently plays trombone in MYSO and performed with the Greendale Marching Band in both the Macy’s and Rose Parades.

naomi robinson (storyteller #3)

Naomi has been performing with the Forte Theater Company since 2021 and loves being on stage telling stories! She has appeared in Annie Jr., Frozen Jr., High School Musical Jr., Finding Nemo Jr., Oliver Jr., and Seussical. Naomi also played Peaseblossom in A Super Groovy Night’s Dream at Franklin Middle School and was Medium Alice in the Academy of Performing Arts’ Alice in Wonderland. She especially enjoys roles where she gets to help guide the story, and some of her favorite roles have been Brigitta in The Sound of Music and Nancy in Oliver Jr.

udhay singh (captain of the guard)

This is Udhayvir Singh, an 8th grader at forest park middle school. He is a Dungeon Master,future neurosurgeon, actor, trumpet player, and a proud member of Civil Air Patrol. His academic interests include neurology, biology, history, science, astrology, paleontology, and zoology. His hobbies include DnD, reading, gaming, watching movies, and learning about science. His favorite movie is Lord of the Rings, and his favorite book is the Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. He has a positive outlook on life and his main philosophy is knowledge gains power.

joella stibbe (mama bear)

Joella is excited to be in SHREK JR as Mama Bear. She is currently an 8th grader at Whitnall Middle School. She has been in 7 previous shows, her recent highlights being WILLY WONKA as Veruca Salt and THE LION KING as Nala. Outside of theater, she enjoys cheer and singing.

adaya stibbe (knight #1)

Adaya is playing the role of Story Teller. She is a freshman at Whitnall HS. Recently she has performed in Bye Bye Birdie (Mrs Peterson), Oliver Jr (Widow Corney), and Little Mermaid, (Aquata). When not on stage, Adaya can be found taking care of Clement the bearded dragon, Max the tortoise, and Asteroid the dog.

theo stibbe (knight #2)

Theo is making his Forte debut as a Knight. He is currently a 6th grader at Whitnall MS. He has theatrical experience performing in Wonka (Oompa Loompa) with Whitnall Theater and anywhere else he can find an audience for his antics. When not performing, Theo masters his skills as a Black Belt in Taekwondo, track & field, and cross country.

hartlee stout (knight #4)

Hartlee absolutely loves doing shows with Forte. This is her 4th show with Forte but 14th overall. She wants to give a S/O to her shawtys Indy, Naomi, and Frankie. Luv yall <3

ilee stout (pied piper)

Ilee is a 12-year-old sixth grader who is excited to be part of this production. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys snowboarding and spending time playing with her friends. She is happy to be involved in theater and hopes you enjoy the show!

Annabelle Tayler (storyteller #2)

Annabelle Tayler is thrilled to appear as Story Teller #2 in her second Forte production, following her debut in Seussical Jr. A Forest Park Middle School 6th grader, Annabelle has nine years of dance experience, plus training with First Stage, Character Kids, choirs, and vocal instructors.

Tessa Tollefson (storyteller #1)

Tessa is pumped to be in Shrek Jr! This is her ninth show overall and seventh with Forte. She is currently a sophomore at DSHA, where she also does theatre! Outside of performing, she enjoys art and video games. She hopes you enjoy the show!

stella tollefson (bishop)

Stella is THRILLED to be in shrek the musical jr! This is Stella’s first show ever!Stella is also a 6th grader. Some of Stella’s hobbies are riding her bike and playing JUST DANCE with her sister. Stella hopes you enjoy the show!

Jenesis Valcarcel (little pig #3)

Jenesis is in 8th grade at Greenfield Middle School. She's very active in after school clubs including D&D, GSA, Yearbook and Drama Club. This will be her third show with Forte, fourth total, and loves all the friends she's met along the way!

Molly Vandervort (baby bear)

MOLLY VANDERVORT is a 7th grader. Her favorite past roles include JoJo in SEUSSICAL JR, Anna in FROZEN JR and Cruella de Vil in 101 DALMATIONS KIDS. She has previously been featured in FINDING NEMO JR., WHO KILLED ELVIS? and OLIVER! JR. At home, Molly cares for her fish.

Peyton Vandervort (peter pan)

PEYTON VANDERVORT is an 8th grader who loves everything about theatre! Peyton has previously been featured in SEUSSICAL, JR, OLIVER!, JR, A SUPER GROOVY NIGHT’S DREAM, FINDING NEMO JR, and WHO KILLED ELVIS?. When not acting, Peyton enjoys reading, writing, Harry Potter, and video games.

logan withers (donkey)

Logan is overjoyed to play Donkey in his 5th Forte show. This 7th grader can’t get enough of the stage and musical theater. He just completed his run as Corey in Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium at First Stage. When not performing, he's having fun with family and friends.

Bridget Witczak (ensemble)

Bridget is excited to be back performing with Forte Theatre Company. Bridget is an 8th grader at Forest Park Middle School. She enjoys spending time with friends, travel and participating in Musical Theatre.