Shrek the Musical Creative

Producer / Director
Terri KloppTerri is a founding member of FPFATA and has directed all of our shows for the past 16 years! She would like to thank the other 16 year members for sticking around all this time and the newer members for helping keep community theatre alive and well in Fairview Park.

Music Director
Heidi HerczegHeidi Herczeg (Music Director) has been seen music directing all over Northeast Ohio for the last 23 years, including at the Beck Center, Cassidy Theater, Blank Canvas and the Brecksville Theater. She has been a member of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and the Cleveland Opera Chorus, serving as Children’s Choir Master during her tenure. Heidi holds a bachelor of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace University, and a Masters of Music Education from Case Western Reserve University. Retiring from Bay Village City Schools in 2020 after 33 years, Heidi is thrilled to be able to devote her time continuing to music directing. Thank you to Terri, Sarah, Rachel, and Joy, for another fun summer.

Music Director
Joel McDanielJoel is an active music director, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and director in the Northeast Ohio region. He serves as the K-2; 7-12 Music Teacher and K-12 Technical Theater Director at Laurel School in Shaker Heights and has over 10 years of teaching experience as a music and theater educator, has been involved in over 80 theatrical productions. Joel holds a BME in Music Education from Baldwin Wallace University and is currently completing an MMME from Kent State University. He is happy to be returning for a second season to FPFATA.

Managing Director
Joy MeanyJoy is excited to be a part of FPFATA's 16th summer production. She is a 16 year member of FPFATA and currently serves as Board Secretary. She would like to thank Terri & Rachel for all the summers of laughs and entertainment and her family for supporting her in doing something she loves.

Stage Manager
Rachel LammersRachel is so happy to be spending another summer with her FPFATA family! This is her 15th year with FPFATA where she currently serves as Board Vice President. She would like to thank Terri and Joy for another fun summer. She would also like to thank her family and her husband, Kirk, for supporting her in all she does!

Choreographer
Molly BrianMolly is thrilled to make her choreographer debut in her 7th show with FPFATA. She is blown away by the talent & dedication of her castmates & creative team. Molly is grateful for the love and support of her friends, family, castmates & directors. She would like to thank Terri, Joy & Rachel for their hard work & for entrusting her with this role.
Original Creative Team
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steigh
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions