December 3 – 21, 2025
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Wolf Performing Arts Center is partnering with Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) to produce a professional production of Shrek The Musical to be performed on DTC’s stage.
Directed by Janine Merolla
Music Direction by Jack Denman
Choreography by Mallory Rieger
BOOK AND LYRICS BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
MUSIC BY JEANINE TESORI
Celebrate the holiday season with Shrek the Musical. This heartwarming show, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks movie, captures the spirit of transformation, as unlikely heroes and heroines embark on a journey to find their place in the world, but discover that true beauty lies within. Shrek the Musical is perfect for the whole family, and is a festive reminder that we are the best versions of ourselves when sharing life with our communities and loved ones.
December 3 – 21, 2025
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Purchase a ticket for any date from DTC
You will be redirected to DTC’s website to purchase a ticket directly for any date available.
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Purchase group tickets for December 21st from Wolf PAC
Wolf PAC is offering group tickets on this date only. You will be redirected to our purchasing platform.
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Purchase group tickets and the workshop for December 21st from Wolf PAC
Wolf PAC is offering group tickets and a workshop bundle on this date only. You will be redirected to our purchasing platform.
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Shrek
Cullen is a 21 year old actor/writer/director from Pennsylvania who has been working in both film and theatre. Some of his favorite theatre work has been portraying Gomez in Addams Family along with his time working with Brooklyn Tavern Theatre in New York. He also spent time with Music Mountain Theatre where he played Billy Nolan in Carrie and The Minstrel in Something Rotten. He's also had experience in film, having recently wrapped filming on a feature film he starred and produced. He's so honored to be playing the title role of Shrek; a role he first got to portray in his last show for Middle School, back in 8th grade.
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Pinocchio
Hannah is freakishly excited to be a part of this production! Off-Broadway: Pinkalicious in Pinkalicious the Musical (Vital Theatre Company). Select Regional: Veruca Salt in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Escape to Margaritaville (Walnut Street Theatre), Mary Poppins (The Media Theatre), Holiday Inn (The Candlelight Theatre). Proud Northwestern University grad. IG: @hannahlmcgrath hannahmcgrath.com
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Pig 3
William is an actor, choreographer, and teaching artist who has worked all over the tri-state area. As an actor, he's performed at The Candlelight Theatre (Mamma Mia, Memphis, White Christmas, 9 to 5, Holiday Inn), The Walnut Street Theatre (A Christmas Carol), Broadway Theater of Pitman (Pippin), Upper Darby Summer Stage (Spongebob), and Sidequest Theater (Objection). He was recently the Understudy for Benny in Rent at the Arden Theatre. In his free time, he loves working out, supporting Philly sports teams, watching movies, finding new food spots, and planning his next D&D session. He would like to thank all his family and friends for their support.
as of 9/25
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Donkey
Danny is thrilled to be making their DTC & Wolf PAC debut. Danny is a Barrymore Award nominated actor for their performances in Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto (People’s Light), Gay Mis (Jaffe St. Queer Productions), and Glitter in the Glass (Theatre Exile). Additional credits include: The Appointment (Lightning Rod Special), Sister Act The Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tour), and Flashdance The Musical (International Tour). Special thanks to the cast, crew, and their fiancé, Aaron. Follow Danny @wannydilfred on Instagram and TikTok!
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Gingy
Sam is a Philadelphia-based actor and photographer, and he is delighted to make his DTC debut! Favorite theatre credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Avenue Q (Nicky/Trekkie Monster), How to Succeed in Business… (Bud Frump), Sweet Charity (Oscar), Falsettos (Mendel), Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper, alongside Broadway’s original Annie, Andrea McArdle), as well as three separate productions of Spamalot. Endless gratitude to Janine, Mallory, Jack, and everyone at both DTC and Wolf PAC for this unforgettable experience. @Sammynaynay
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Fairy Godmother
Leslie is thrilled to be making her DTC debut in this iconic show! After being a Wolf PAC student from 2007-2018, she is ecstatic to be in this collaboration as a proud alum! Recent credits include Something Rotten at Upper Darby Summer Stage (Ensemble), R&H’s Cinderella at both the Ritz Theatre Company (Ensemble) and the Broadway Theatre of Pitman (Female Swing/Puppeteer), Newsies at both the Players Club of Swarthmore (Mike) and Upper Darby Summer Stage (Newsie), and Escape to Margaritaville at the Walnut Street Theatre (Extra U/S). She wants to thank her Wolf PAC family, the amazing cast, the incredible staff that supported her through the start of her career and beyond, her friends and her family for their endless love. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Fiona
Bridget is so excited to be making her Delaware Theater Company debut! Bridget is an actor and teaching artist based out of New Jersey. Some favorite acting credits include Celeste #2/Betty (Sunday in the Park with George at the Axelrod PAC), Little Red (Into the Woods), Wiley (Wiley and the Hairy Man), and The Fields of Ambrosia (Surflight Theater). Bridget has performed in venues such as The Green Room 42 and as a signing waiter at The Show Place. She is a proud JMU Theater alum. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support in her dreams! For Auntie! @bridgetgooley on socials
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Dragon
Alexa is so excited to be returning to the DTC stage! Selected credits include Kinky Boots at NLT/DTC, A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre, Rent, Spelling Bee, and Ragtime at Arden Theatre Company, Head Over Heels at Theatre Horizon, Rent at New Light Theatre and Media Theatre, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk's first NY presentation of Kill the Boy Band, and most recently played Mother in Ragtime at Candlelight Theatre. All the love to my family and my incredible husband, Nathan. Dedicated to my mom, always and forever. IG: @alexa_wilder and @alexateachmehowtosing
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Little Red/Teen Fiona
Fiona is delighted to be making her regional theatre debut, and especially thrilled to be playing Teen Fiona 11 years after playing Young Fiona in WolfPAC’s production of Shrek. She graduated in May from Temple University’s BFA program, and was most recently a professional cast member at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
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Farquaad
Carl is ecstatic to be part of the Wolf PAC family, and thrilled to be making his DTC debut! Previously, he’s worked with People’s Light, Act 2, Montgomery, Hedgerow, Storybook, Media, and Bristol among others. Favorite roles include Forever Plaid and Plaid Tidings (Media and Montgomery), and his most recent shows Theatre People (Act 2), and Young Frankenstein (Media). Glory to God, and love to Sarah, Anastasia, Oliver, Mom, Dad, Hus, and Lee.
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Wicked Witch
Nicole is so thrilled to be a part of Shrek! She was last seen onstage at Music Mountain Theater as the Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol. Nicole has been seen onstage locally at Bristol Riverside Theater (The Producers, Cabaret), Candlelight Theater (The Wedding Singer, Crazy For You), Media Theater (Joseph...Dreamcoat, Hello Dolly, A Christmas Story), and Bucks County Playhouse (Oklahoma, Carousel, A Chorus Line). Endless thanks to Janine, Mallory, Jack, and my family for making this all possible. This one is for my little freak, Natalie.
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Peter Pan
DTC Debut! Recent credits include: Jersey Boys (Walnut Street Theatre), A Chorus Line (Dutch Apple Theatre). Some of his favorite roles include Bert (Mary Poppins), Davey (Newsies), and D’artagnan (The Three Musketeers). Shane would like to give a special thanks to WolfPAC, The Delaware Theatre Company, Wayne Ballet and Kim Russell Voice Studio, as well as his amazing parents and siblings for providing him with endless love and support.
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Purchase a ticket for any date from DTC
You will be redirected to DTC’s website to purchase a ticket directly for any date available.
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Purchase group tickets for December 21st from Wolf PAC
Wolf PAC is offering group tickets on this date only. You will be redirected to our purchasing platform.
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Purchase group tickets and the workshop for December 21st from Wolf PAC
Wolf PAC is offering group tickets and a workshop bundle on this date only. You will be redirected to our purchasing platform.