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The three Fionas share about STEP VA and the production of Shrek The Musical JR. coming to the stage at Courtland High School this weekend, April 18 & 19.

The villain and the sidekick - something every good comedy needs - share about their experiences, as Grant and Reagan, with the production of Shrek The Musical JR.

Carson and Noah tell their story - of being the Storytellers for the STEP VA production of Shrek The Musical JR.

Read what Nancy and Tarrin like best, and found challenging, in the production of Shrek The Musical JR. with STEP VA. On stage at Courtland High School 4/18 and 4/19.

Katie and Meredith share about their double role in the STEPVA production of Shrek The Musical JR

Mackenzie and Gavin share thier favorite parts of being in the STEP VA production of Shrek The Musical JR.

by Brigid O'Leary FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA – The story of Shrek has entertained audiences of all ages for a quarter century now, and that's thanks in part to some iconic characters. Side characters from famous fairy tales and nursery rhymes make appearances throughout the story and in some cases have some scene-stealing lines. It's no different in the stage show, or in the shortened version, “Shrek the Musical JR.,” which local 501(c)3 nonprofit STEP VA is hosting this weeken

by Brigid O'Leary FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—Oh (white tailed) deer. Courtland High School auditorium will have one on stage later this month, along with other native eastern woodland wildlife, including a red fox, as STEP VA brings “Shrek the Musical JR” to the stage. The 501(c)3 nonprofit that “empowers people with disabilities and their families through creative expression and sensory exploration” made sure that each of the 40 actors who wanted a role got one, including Xavi

by Brigid O'Leary FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—Good things come in threes and that means STEP VA's Spring Musical Experience is doubly lucky, having not one but two trios in the cast of “Shrek the Musical JR,” on stage soon. In addition to the knights, played by Cooper Hulvey, Christian Merrill, and Leo Scrivani, the Three Little Pigs are also slated for some frolicking fun on stage. Jacey Hurst, Emily Rousseau and Alexander Siegling are ready to steal the scenes. Jacey Hurst - T

Learn about Joshua and Jax and their roles in the STEPVA production of Shrek The Musical JR.

Presley and Ryan provide some thoughts on STEP VA's production of Shrek The Musical JR.

The Knights for Shrek JR share their experiences! Come see them take on Gingy and the Dragon on April 18 & 19 at Courtland High School.

Cast members Bridget and Izzy share their favorite parts of being on stage!

Jacob and Mikayla share their favorite parts of Shrek The Musical JR.

Maya and Jack prepare for their roles in Shrek The Musical JR. as the Eastern Box Turtle and Monarch Butterfly in the Forest Animal Ensemble

Andrew and Reeve help bring the fun to the Shrek The Musical JR. production in their roles as Forest Animals.

Kids Ensemble prepares for there role as mice in the STEP VA production of Shrek The Musical JR.

by Brigid O'Leary and Warrick Couture FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—Once upon a time, there was an organization that “empowered people with disabilities through sensory exploration and artistic expression” that went by the name of STEP VA – in fact, it's still around today. And they're taking on a new territory for this year's spring musical; the swampy yet magical world of “Shrek the Musical JR,” which will be on the stage in April. Helping to turn the page on this story are retu

by Brigid O'Leary FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—It will take a team to turn Courtland High School into a swamp in April, as STEP VA Inc., the local 501(c)3 nonprofit that “empowers people with disabilities and their families through creative expression and sensory exploration” hosts its sixth Spring Musical Experience next month, bringing “Shrek the Musical JR.” to the stage. Two of the team members making it happen are Gabriel Rodriguez-Vargo and Joshua Ward. The Spring Musical E

by Brigid O'Leary FREDERICKSBURG, VA—When the Courtland High School stage is overrun with fairy tale creatures next month, it will only be possible due to the hard work of the backstage magicians, also known as the tech crew. STEP VA Inc., the local 501(c)3 non-profit that “empowers people with disabilities and their families through creative expression and sensory exploration,” is staging Shrek The Musical JR . in April (18 and 19), and two of the team who are working on mak