Jackson Ewing
Shrek
Jackson is overjoyed to return to Poteet Theatre. Past roles include Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden), Baker (Into the Woods), and Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame). He thanks his family, St. Luke’s, and his wife Ariel for their love and support.
Ashley Carr Soter
Princess Fiona
Ashley is thrilled to play Fiona in Shrek The Musical. Past credits include Lily (The Secret Garden), Beth March (Little Women), and Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof). She thanks her family, friends, and church community for their love and support.
Larry Magee
Donkey
Larry is excited to play Donkey in Shrek The Musical! He thanks his family, friends, and teachers for their support and can’t wait to be your waffle-loving noble steed on stage.
Kelan Owen
Lord Farquaad
Kelan is excited to return to Poteet after playing Bert in Mary Poppins. Past roles include Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), and Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz). He thanks his wife, family, and friends for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @kelan_melon
Selena Simmons
Dragon
Selena is excited to make her Poteet Theatre debut as Dragon! A StageCenter LA alumna, she has performed in Shrek The Musical, The Color Purple, and Kinky Boots. She thanks her boyfriend, friends, and family for their constant support.
Social Media: Instagram @selenaksimmons
Matthew Entwistle
Shrek
Matthew is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre as Shrek! Previous credits include Plankton (The SpongeBob Musical), Horton (Seussical), and Willard (Footloose). A senior at UCO, he graduates in December. He thanks the production team, family, and friends for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @matthewentwistle
Amber Hillhouse
Princess Fiona
Amber is excited to return for her sixth Poteet show. Favorite roles include Miss Andrew (Mary Poppins), Tzeitel (Fiddler on the Roof), and Natalie Goodman (Next to Normal). She thanks the cast, crew, and her family for their support.
Jasmine Haulsey
Donkey
Jasmine is thrilled to make her Poteet debut as Donkey. A recent graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, she thanks her voice teacher, family, and friends for their constant support.
Tyson Cargill
Lord Farquaad
Tyson is excited for his second Poteet show, having played Laurie in Little Women. He studies aerospace engineering at OU and thanks his family for their support.
Social Media: @tcargill64
TerJuana Brooks
Dragon
TerJuana is thrilled to return to the Poteet Theatre stage. She was last seen as the Store Manager in the musical, Elf. Other credits, from various Theatres, include Mrs. Puff (The SpongeBob Musical), Ronette (Little Shop of Horrors), Mamie (The Face of Emmett Till), Asaka (Once on this Island), Muzzy VanHosmere (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and many more. All Glory to God and thanks LO for getting me to audition. Special thank you to Family, Friends, COTR, and love ones. This is dedicated to Loving Leah: The creative soul.
Cast List
Olivia Ritchal
Gingy / Sugar Plum Fairy
Olivia is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Katherine (Newsies), Pearl (The SpongeBob Musical), and Annabeth (Percy Jackson). She thanks her family, friends, and mentors for their support.
Social Media: @_o1ivia_r
Alyssa Okerlund
Pinocchio
Alyssa is excited to bring Pinocchio to life in her second community theater production. She is thankful for her voice teacher, Maya Rose, to her family’s support, and for the directors who have encouraged and believed in her
Emma Davis
Mama Ogre and Humpty Dumpty
Emma is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Favorite roles include Martha (The Secret Garden), Jo March (Little Women), and Ted (Peter and the Starcatcher). She thanks her family for their love and encouragement.
Social Media: @emmacriswelldavis
Sabrina Bettis
Mama Bear
Sabrina is honored to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast) and The Fairy Godmother (Cinderella). She thanks her family and husband Christopher for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @lilredsinger89
Jules Straughn
Queen Lillian and Featured Dancer
Jules is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Olive (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical), and Snoopy (A Charlie Brown Christmas). She thanks her family and the creative team for their support.
Social Media: @jules.choreography
Elaina Iris
Fairy Godmother
Elaina graduated from UCO with a degree in Music Theatre. Past credits include Cosette (Les Misérables), Prince Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), and Alura/Carla (City of Angels). She thanks her husband Keon and her family for their love and support.
Social Media: @elaina_iris
Luke Russell
Young Shrek
Luke is excited to make his Poteet debut. He has performed in Cinderella and has training in voice, acting, and improv. He thanks his family and friends for their support.
Hannah Staudt
Blind Mouse
Hannah is excited to make her Poteet debut. Past credits include Tzipporah (The Prince of Egypt) and Grandmother (Little Red Riding Hood). She thanks her family, husband Austin, and sister-in-law Cambry for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @hannahrose217
Cambry Salway
Blind Mouse
Cambry is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Marcy (Spelling Bee), Maria (The Sound of Music), and Mrs. Fleming (Heathers). She thanks her husband, family, and friends for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @cambryscraft
Ariel Ewing
Wicked Witch
Ariel is excited to be in her fourth show at Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Seussical, Godspell, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Understudy/ASM). She is thrilled to share the stage with her husband, Jackson, and this amazing cast. “Let your Freak Flag fly!”
Kathy McGowan-Skaggs
Mad Hatter
Kathy is overjoyed to perform at Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Christine (Bad Seed), Venus Di Milo (Side Show), Bobby (Company), and Frau Kost (Cabaret). She thanks her husband and all who have supported her throughout the years.
Justin Smiley
Pig #1
Justin is thrilled to make his Poteet debut! Past credits include Sir Andrew (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Preacher (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), and Scrooge’s Nephew (A Territorial Christmas Carol). He thanks God, his family, and friends for their support.
Social Media: Facebook: Justin Smiley | Instagram: @j_smileslee | TikTok: @smileslee919
Kolton Rhodes
Pig #2
Kolton is excited to reprise his role as Pig #2 in Shrek The Musical! Past credits include Batboy, Side Show, The SpongeBob Musical, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. He thanks the cast and crew for their talent and support.
Social Media: Instagram @therealkolton
Jordan Apple
Pig #3
Jordan is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Mary Poppins (Northbrook), The SpongeBob Musical (Narrator), and Fiddler on the Roof (Reb Mordcha). He thanks the cast, crew, and his family for their support.
Social Media: Instagram
Daniel Garcia
King Harold / Pied Piper
Daniel is excited to make his Poteet debut! Past credits include Jethro (The Prince of Egypt), Bandmaster Wallace Hartley (Titanic the Musical), and Edna Turnblad (Hairspray). He thanks his family and the Poteet team for their support.
Malachi Campbell
Peter Pan
Malachi is thrilled to make his Poteet debut! He has performed at Carpenter Square Theatre and Jewel Box Theatre and was nominated for Best Actor at the 48 Hour Film Festival in 2025. He thanks The Tabb Agency and his family for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @malanator2
Lance Overdorff
Big Bad Wolf
Lance is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden), Dan (Next to Normal), and Edward Bloom (Big Fish). He thanks the Poteet team and his family for their support.
Blake Lawrence
Papa Bear
Blake is excited to return to the stage after a 22-year hiatus! Past credits include Bill Sykes (Oliver!), Cinderella’s Prince (Into the Woods), and ensemble roles in Chess and Jekyll & Hyde. He is proud to share the stage with his daughter, Charlotte.
Social Media: Instagram @blakelawrence86
Charlotte Lawrence
Baby Bear
Charlotte is thrilled to make her Poteet debut! Past credits include Oliver Jr. (Ensemble), Addams Family (Ensemble), and Legally Blonde Jr. (Ensemble). She thanks her dad (Papa Bear!) and the Poteet team for this amazing experience.
Skip Rowland
Papa Ogre
Skip is thrilled to make his Poteet debut as Papa Ogre! He thanks his wife Christa, his children (especially Reid!), and the Poteet team for making this a “Big Bright Beautiful” experience.
Matthew Houston
Guard
Matthew is excited to return to Poteet Theatre for his eighth production. Past credits include Park Keeper (Mary Poppins). He sings in the St. Luke’s choir and is the Director of Bands and Choirs at Little Axe Schools.
Kirk Coyer
Guard / Bishop
Kirk is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include The Secret Garden, Mary Poppins, Peter and the Starcatcher, and The SpongeBob Musical. He thanks the cast, crew, and creative team for their hard work.
Jim Clark
Farquaad Guard
Jim is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Maurice (Beauty and the Beast), David (Company), and Freddie (Noises Off). He hopes the show brings laughter and joy to all.
Erika Fabrizzio
Elf
Erika is thrilled to make her Poteet debut! She thanks her family, friends, and the cast and crew for their encouragement and support.
Social Media: Instagram @erikafabrizzio
Gretchen Beatty
Teen Fiona, Featured Dancer
Gretchen is excited to return to Poteet Theatre and share the stage with her sister Betsy. She thanks her voice teacher Miss Ashley and the cast and crew for making Poteet a magical place.
Betsy Beatty
Young Fiona
Betsy is proud to make her Poteet debut. She thanks the St. Luke’s Children’s Choir and her sister Gretchen for their support.
Jillian Ferguson
Featured Dancer
Jillian is excited to return to Poteet Theatre after performing in Mary Poppins. She has spent the last decade teaching dance and holds a degree in Commercial Music from ACM@UCO.
Social Media: @JillyBeanFergie
Andrea Liggett
Featured Dancer
Andrea is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Jasmine (Disney Magic) and Featured Dancer (Mary Poppins). She thanks her family, friends, and students for their support.
Social Media: @little_miss_disneyworld
Victoria Butler
Featured Dancer
Victoria is excited to perform in Shrek The Musical. Past credits include Sebastian (The Little Mermaid) and Dorothy (The Wizard Against Humanity).
Claire Ullery
Featured Dancer
Claire is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre. Past performances include The Secret Garden and The Polar Express Train Ride.
Isabelle Spangler
Featured Dancer
Isabelle is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include The Secret Garden and Mary Poppins.
Donegan Moore
Featured Dancer
Donegan is excited to perform in Shrek The Musical. She holds degrees in acting and music and has performed in New York and Italy.
Ellie Ritchal
Featured Dancer
Ellie is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Mary Poppins (Dancer), The Little Mermaid (Aquata), and Descendants (Mal). She thanks the directing team for this opportunity.
Social Media: Instagram @who0s.ellie
Lottie McBride
Featured Dancer
Lottie is excited to perform in Shrek The Musical. Past credits include 9 to 5, The Little Mermaid, and Othello. She thanks her family and friends for their support.
Gwenyth Ritchal
Featured Dancer
Gwen is excited to return to Poteet Theatre. Past credits include Something Rotten Jr. (Featured Dancer), Mary Poppins (Featured Dancer), and Newsies Jr. (Race). She thanks the directing team for this opportunity.
Social Media: Instagram @gwenyth_fionaa
Production Crew
Reid Mobley
Music Director
Reid is thrilled to music direct her first Main Stage production at Poteet! Favorite past experiences include Into the Woods Jr., Oklahoma!, and Newsies. She thanks the Poteet team, cast, and her husband Alex for their support.
Social Media: @reid_mobley_music
Izzy Baker
Stage Manager
Izzy is grateful to the cast, crew, and production team for this opportunity to stage manage Shrek The Musical! She thanks her friends and family for their love and support.
Social Media: Instagram @Izzybee1703
Liz Hedge
Assistant Stage Manager
Liz is thrilled to join the creative team of Shrek The Musical! She has previously stage managed and performed in Bye Bye Birdie, Anastasia, and Newsies. She thanks her family and friends for their support.
Suzette Collins
Wig, Hair, Makeup Designer, Prosthetics
Suzette is thrilled to return to Poteet Theatre. Known as the “Shrekspert,” this marks her eighth production of Shrek The Musical. She thanks her family and friends for their support.
Social Media: Instagram @theatregirl_2
Kassie Carroll Downey
Choreographer
Kassie Carroll Downey, a Norman native and UCO Musical Theater graduate, has performed Off-Broadway, toured nationally, and worked in theaters across the U.S. and Australia. Favorite choreography credits include Mary Poppins, Newsies, and Chicago. Kassie is a proud member of Actors’ Equity.
