‘SHREK’ opens at Players By The Sea’s mainstage

This Friday, July 19th., marks opening night for the cast of “Shrek The Musical” at Players by the Sea.  After months of rehearsals, the cast of 30 actors and a creative team of 14 are so excited to share their hard work with you during their fourteen performances.

The hit musical Shrek, set in a mythical “once upon of time” fantasyland, follows a large green ogre who calls an ugly green swamp his home.  After living in happy isolation for his entire life, Shrek is awakened by a pack of fairytale creatures who were evicted by the short-tempered Lord Farquaad.  In order the take back his swamp, Shrek embarks on an adventure to defeat the fire-breathing dragon that keeps the feisty Princess Fiona locked in a tower.  Come follow him on this musical journey filled with self-discovery, love and lots of laughs.

Jennifer Balestra, Stage Manager of Shrek The Musical, spoke about her experience: “What I’ve loved most about this production is how much I’ve learned about theater.  I’ve enjoyed learning from all the hard working, passionate
people around me.”

  “SHREK”

DATES:      TIMES:
Fri., July 19, 2019 8 p.m.
(Starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 19th, Players will host a festive reception in the lobby that you won’t want to miss)
Sat., July 20    8 p.m.
Thurs. July 25    8 p.m.
Fri., July 26    8 p.m.
Sat., July 27    8 p.m.
Sun., July 28    2 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 1   8 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 2    8 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 3    8 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 4    2 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 8   8 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 9    8 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 10    8 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 11    2 p.m.

TICKETS: Regular tickets are $28, with a discounted price of $25 for Senior/Student/Military.  Thursday night performances are special Student Nights, wherein students can receive half price tickets ($14) with a valid student I.D.  Showtimes are 8 p.m. from Thursday – Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.  Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.  Tickets are available online, or by calling the Box Office at (904) 249-0289.  Tickets are still available for opening night!  Watch in awe as Jacksonville’s own dancers, singers and actors paint the town green.

LOCATION: Players By The Sea Theatre
      106 6th Street North
      Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
      (904) 249-0289

ABOUT PLAYERS BY THE SEA— For over fifty years, Players by the Sea has brought quality creative and classic theatre to the Jacksonville community.  With a team of only three full time workers, the theatre relies on volunteers to dedicate their time and talents to making each show a success.  Through the years, Players has grown in its operations, incorporated educational programs, and increased its membership and volunteer base.  PBS has not lost site of the main ideal its founders lived by — “the passion of individuals for creating satisfying theatre experiences to share with audiences.”