Shrek: The Musical Exam Review

What is the BIGGEST challenge for the actor playing Lord Farquaad?

• He has to sing very high notes
• He has to play the part on his knees
• He has very difficult choreography
• His part is easy

When Fiona sings "I know it's Today" what is the point of the song?

• Introduce the Dragon
• Show the relationship between Shrek and Fiona
• Introduce Fiona and how her life in the tower is
• It was added in to cover a scene change

The musical version we watched is the actual broadway show and takes place on a stage.

• True
• False

How many actress play/sing for the dragon?

• 3 (not including the extra scales)
• 1 (not including the extra scales)
• 4 (not including the extra scales)
• 2 (not including the extra scales)

Which of these musical numbers DID NOT include an ensemble?

• Freak Flag (fairy tale creatures)

• The Story of My Life (fairy tale creatures)

• Big Bright Beautiful World (Shrek's first song)

• Finale

Which of these characters do NOT wear prosthetic makeup?

• Shrek
• Donkey
• Pinocchio 
• Fiona

The stage moves.

• True

• False

What is the opening number about?

• The Kingdom Duloc
• Fiona being locked in a tower
• Shrek's parents sending him away
• The Fairy Tale creatures sent to the swamp

Which fairy tale creature is Lord Farquaad interrogating in his first scene?

• Gingerbread Man
• Pinnochio
• Little Boy Blue
• The Muffin Man

When Fiona said "who could love a beast so ugly" who was she talking about?

• Donkey
• Shrek
• Herself
• The Gingerbread Man