What’s hilarious, award-winning, and green all over? Based on the Oscar-winning Dreamworks Animation film, <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical">Shrek the Musical</a> takes you on a fairytale adventure full of laughter. Follow the tale of the titular ogre, plus a wisecracking donkey and feisty princess resisting her rescue.&nbsp;

Broadway Media offers amazing Scenic Projections, inventive choreography, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/stage-gear">StageGear</a>&nbsp;technology so that you can put on a production of the titular ogre. Our partnership with <a href="http://mtishows.com">Musical Theatre International</a> (MTI) displays our commitment to ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of the stage.

Get ready for a fairytale like no other. Shrek the Musical features 17 original songs from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mtishows.com/people/jeanine-tesori">Jeanine Tesori&nbsp;</a>(Thoroughly Modern Millie, Fun Home) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mtishows.com/people/david-lindsay-abaire">David Lindsay-Abaire</a>. Its blend of comedy and fantasy will make your audience erupt in both laughter and applause. The standard production fits a medium cast, with 7 roles plus ensemble. This show is great for community theater, professional theater, theater troupes, and more.

With Scenic Projections, Choreography Guides, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/stage-gear">StageGear</a>&nbsp;technology,&nbsp;Broadway Media provides affordable, easy-to-use resources for your school, community, or professional theatre production of Shrek the Musical. Through our innovative products, our partnership with&nbsp;<a href="http://mtishows.com/">Musical Theatre International</a>&nbsp;(MTI) shows our commitment to ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of the stage.

A Big Bright Beautiful World with Shrek the Musical JR

Created with youth in mind, <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical-jr">Shrek the Musical JR</a> allows younger casts the opportunity to have fun and engage with this magical tale. With up to 35 roles plus ensemble, there’s a part for everyone. The junior edition fits the story in one act with a simplified plot - ideal for elementary schools, youth groups, summer camps, and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mtishows.com/broadway-junior/get-started">Get started with licensing Shrek the Musical here. If you’re interested in licensing Shrek Jr and other junior productions, click here.</a>

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<a href="https://www.mtishows.com/licensing-an-mti-musical">Get started with licensing Shrek the Musical here</a>. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com/broadway-junior/get-started">If you’re interested in licensing Shrek Jr and other junior productions, click here.</a>

Broadway Media Has Everything You Need to Put on a Show

Embark on a journey to happily ever after with beautiful scenic projections, inventive choreography, and cutting-edge <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/stage-gear">StageGear</a> technology at Broadway Media. We’ve made it easier than ever to bring your favorite ogre to your stage with:

<a href="http://broadwaymedia.com/scenic-projections">Scenic Projections </a>offer stunning visuals to elevate your production. Broadway Media offers Scenic Projection packages accurately cued with the script and descriptions. From the cheery town of Duloc to the precarious Dragon’s lair, our visuals bring the story of Shrek to life. Get yours today: See <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical/scenic-projections">Shrek the Musical Scenic Projections </a>and <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical-jr/scenic-projections">Shrek the Musical JR Scenic Projections.</a>

Led by multi-award winning director-choreographer Parker Esse, our <a href="http://broadwaymedia.com/choreography-guides">Choreography Guides</a> for Shrek the Musical will add fun and flair to your production. Amaze audiences with show stopping choreography to “Story of My Life” and “Freak Flag” with this easy to use digital resource. Best of all, our Choreography Guides are adaptable to your production’s unique needs, whether you want to go all-out or simplify to a step touch. <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical-jr/choreography-guides">See our Shrek the Musical Choreography Guide</a> and <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical/choreography-guide">Shrek the Musical JR Choreography Guide.</a>

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Make your production Shrek-tacular with all the resources offered at Broadway Media. We’re here to support you! Fill out the form below to get started.&nbsp;

Read our spotlight blog to see how Shrek the Musical and Shrek the Musical JR can be your next big hit. From Scenic Projections to Choreography Guides, Broadway Media offers all the tools you need to bring everyone's favorite ogre to the stage.

Read our spotlight blog to see how Shrek the Musical and Shrek the Musical JR can be your next big hit at Broadway Media.

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Spotlight on Shrek the Musical

‍Once upon a time, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One night, Shrek’s swamp is taken over by a group of our favorite fairytale misfits, banished by a short, short-tempered ruler. To get his swamp back, he journeys with a chatterbox donkey to save a princess who is imprisoned by a fire-breathing dragon. This new take on the classic fairytale calls for an unlikely hero to end happily ever after.

Shrek the Musical is side-splitting fun for the entire family! Through creative costume design and even the use of puppetry, fans of the animated film instantly recognize their favorite characters. An equally creative set for each fantasy location doesn’t need to break your show budget or take weeks to build. We worked with DreamWorks Theatricals and Music Theatre International to create a straight-from-a-storybook world that feels instantly familiar to Shrek fans, while helping you overcome the challenges of achieving the cinematic transitions in the script.

1. As a backdrop replacement Check out this production from Sampson Community Theatre in North Carolina (USA). The projections work great to entirely replace a built set, so you can focus on sourcing or building a few key props for your cast to interact with. You can get a big, bright image using Ultra-Short Throw projectors

2. Integrated projections with built scenic elements An even better way to utilize projections without mapping is to integrate the scenery alongside built scenic elements, giving your scenery greater depth and a professional look. When you license scenery from us, you get the watermarked rehearsal images straight away, helping you with build planning and color matching. Strom Thurmond High School from South Carolina (USA) did a really great job with this, building upstage and downstage trees that complement the Scenic Projection packages’ color palette.&nbsp;

Scenic Projections offer solutions to extravagant settings and actions listed in the script. For example, you can’t have a fire-breathing dragon without fire, but with the press of a button, fire bursts through the castle gates and your trio escapes to safety.

Fiona’s transformation takes place every night at sunset. Rather than flooding your stage with blue spotlights and losing the faces of your actors, at the press of a button, the sun slowly sets in the distance and your Fiona can disappear into the Old Barn for the night.

In the final scene, Fiona transforms into an ogre in the middle of her wedding ceremony. Disgusted by her appearance, her groom to be, Lord Farquaad threatens to have her locked up in the tower from where she came.

Shrek the Musical is perfect for all ages! Scenic Projections Show Packages are available for&nbsp;Shrek the Musical, Shrek JR., or Shrek TYA. Fill out the form below to learn more from a Production Specialist.

We worked with DreamWorks Theatricals and Music Theatre International to create a straight-from-a-storybook world that feels instantly familiar to Shrek fans, while helping you overcome the challenges of achieving the cinematic transitions in the script.

In collaboration with DreamWorks Theatricals & Music Theatre International, Broadway Media created Scenic Projections for Shrek the Musical to depict a world straight-from-a-storybook.

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Big, Bright and Beautiful: Inside Shrek The Musical Scenic Projections

Throughout the history of cinema and theatre, the two art forms have often looked to each other for inspiration for the next hit. Adeptly transferring a story from one medium to another means conquering certain challenges (like the scenic flexibility of cinema), while capturing the essence of the story and creating an engaging onstage experience. While big budget productions can do this with relative ease, making the title universally playable across theaters of all shapes and sizes? Well, that’s where scenic projections come in!

Let’s dive into some of our favorite screen to stage adaptations, and how scenic projections have been utilized as a powerful storytelling tool.&nbsp;

Anastasia is inspired by the 1997 animated musical film and the 1956 Fox film, featuring the popular songs from the animated hit, including “Journey to the Past” which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. The songwriters,<a href="https://ahrensandflaherty.com/"> Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty</a>,&nbsp;remained onboard for the stage musical adaptation, composing an additional 16 new songs for the show.

When adapting a piece of cinema (particularly one on the scale of Anastasia), naturally challenges in creating fluid scene changes. With Act 1 set in St. Petersburg and Act 2 in Paris, the growth of projection technology in theatre gave the creative team (projections by <a href="https://aaronrhyne.com/">Aaron Rhyne</a>) the opportunity to direct a full travel sequence by train.

In Anastasia, Rhyne demonstrates that projection design not only solves the screen-to-stage conundrum, but can serve as a powerful storytelling tool that is as rich in emotion as it is detail. Check out this Paris sequence:

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/anastasia/anastasia/scenic-projections">Explore our scenic projections for Anastasia here.</a>&nbsp;Broadway Media also offers scenic projections for the Youth Edition of Anastasia, which you can explore <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/anastasia/anastasia-youth/scenic-projections">here</a>.

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/blog/Anastasia-Digital-Scenery-Shines">Click to read our blog to see how Olathe East High School utilized our scenic projection in their production of Anastasia</a>!

Adapted from the smash-hit animated motion picture,<a href="https://www.mtishows.com/shrek-the-musical"> Shrek The Musical,</a> sheds the pop soundtrack (save for Smash Mouth’s “I’m A Believer”, because of course) for an all-new score by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, Or Change, Fun Home) and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole, High Fidelity). The storyline remains much the same, and provides plenty of opportunities for amazing costumes, sets and puppets to create an amazing onstage spectacle – just as Tim Hatley did for the original Broadway production.

When accounting for all the different settings and special effects required to tell the story (yes, there’s a fire-breathing dragon), your production budget could give you a case of the ogre-level grumpies. Not to worry! Our scenic projections are an affordable and gorgeous solution. Check out the following Princess Fiona rescue sequence.

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical/scenic-projections">Explore our scenic projections for Shrek the Musical here.</a> Or check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical-jr/scenic-projections">Shrek the Musical Jr </a>or <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/shrek-musical-tya/scenic-projections">Shrek the Musical TYA scenic packages</a>, written for family and youth theaters to perform.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/blog/big-bright-and-beautiful-inside-shrek-the-musical-scenic-projections">Click to read our blog highlighting how Shrek the Musical has come straight from the storybook with productions that utilize our scenic projections.&nbsp;</a>

With a story that features the transatlantic adventures of a boy and life-size insects aboard a gigantic peach, scenic projections can help with the many of the cinematic qualities of the script and, in turn, become a valuable storytelling tool for audiences. In the following sequence, the giant peach falls from the tree and begins its journey – flattening Spud and Spike, busting through a well-known confections factory, and out to open water!

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/roald-dahls-james-and-the-giant-peach/james-giant-peach/scenic-projections">Browse our scenic projections for James and the Giant Peach here.</a>&nbsp;

Or take a look at <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/roald-dahls-james-and-the-giant-peach/james-giant-peach-jr/scenic-projections">James and the Giant Peach Jr</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/roald-dahls-james-and-the-giant-peach/james-giant-peach-tya">James and the Giant Peach TYA scenic packages,</a>&nbsp;written for family and youth theaters to perform.&nbsp; &nbsp;

“I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel”.&nbsp;

The cherished fish-out-of-water comedy starring Will Ferrell received the musical treatment in 2010, and has been a regular addition to theaters’ festive season programming ever since. Eschewing only a few scenes from the movie upon which it is based, a dynamic set is required to bring the North Pole and New York to life. But what about Buddy’s fabled journey? Well, check it out:

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/elf-the-musical/elf-musical/scenic-projections">Make your production sparklejollytwinklejingley with our Elf the Musical scenic projections.</a> We also offer the junior version with<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/elf-the-musical/elf-musical-jr/scenic-projections"> Elf the Musical Jr scenic projections.</a>

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.&nbsp;

From screen zoo to stage, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR follows all your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the blockbuster movie from Dreamworks as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Bringing the tropical island to life is one thing, but how about the boat? Watch the video to see how we do it.

<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/madagascar--a-musical-adventure/madagascar-musical-adventure-jr/scenic-projections">Take your production on a trip to&nbsp;Madagascar with our scenic projection package here.</a>

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Are you producing one of these titles as part of your upcoming season? Fill out the form below to connect with one of our Production Specialists. Or <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/contact">schedule a call</a> and speak with our team of professionals, eager to answer your questions and enhance your production.

Let’s dive into some of our favorite screen to stage adaptations, and how scenic projections have been utilized as a powerful storytelling tool in theatre.

Read some of our favorite screen to stage adaptations & how Scenic Projections have been utilized as a powerful storytelling tool in theatre.

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From Screen to Stage: Using Technology as a Storytelling Tool in Stage Adaptations.

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On any given day, you may sit down to stream a TV show or read a book, but find yourself easily distracted by the neighbor’s lawn mower or your adorable pet. Let’s face it, even on vacation you rely heavily on your phone. The intent may be to open a reservation number or hire a ride share, but the call of unanswered text messages or unread notifications proves too strong. Before you know it, your dedicated relaxation time is interrupted by a peer with a question, a friend with gossip, or a local news update.&nbsp;

Things are different with live theatre. Whether it’s professional or amateur, in a blackbox or a <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/solutions/school-theatre">High School</a> auditorium; once you take your place in an audience, your phone is switched to Do Not Disturb and you’re ready to enjoy a show. The overture sets the tone, the curtain rises, and before long you’re swept away to a time and place other than your own.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As a performer and community theatre director, I’m privy to the sequence of events leading to opening night and the necessary steps it takes to effectively transport an audience. 

Each step serves a purpose, from securing performance rights, to production meetings, budget negotiations, auditions, rehearsals, marketing, and of course...Tech Week! The majority of your audience will never know about the in-depth process behind the scenes, and frankly, they shouldn’t. All that matters is each patron is engaged in the story you’re telling, temporarily transported, and finds value in the ticket they purchased.

So how does a theatre effectively engage their audience and ensure their return for future productions?

 First, it’s important to understand the talent in your area and demographic of your community. A region heavily populated by young families may not be the best area to launch an edgy blackbox program, and likewise, a college town is probably not ideal for kid-heavy productions.&nbsp;

As President of my local community theatre, I send an annual survey to our patrons, performers, and volunteers in an effort to understand our talent pool, and what our community is expecting from their local theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once the survey is complete, the results are shared with our play selection committee to effectively select shows that meet the needs of our community. They review a number of parameters for the season, including, but not limited to:

- What venue will we be performing in?&nbsp;&nbsp;

- Are there safety protocols that need to be accounted for? (for example, for our 2021 return, we were careful to select shows with small casts and limited romance)

Once the rights for a production are obtained and subsequently announced to the public, it’s imperative to understand the vision and outline the story you plan to tell from the beginning.&nbsp; Your production team, including a representative from marketing, should come together early in the process to calibrate and understand how the show will be portrayed. 

If another theatre recently produced the same show, determine how your production will be different. Perhaps use an orchestra instead of tracks? Are there resources like digital scenery to make your stage come alive?&nbsp;

<a href="http://broadwaymedia.com/scenic-projections">Broadway Media’s Scenic Projections</a>&nbsp;include every scene and setting mentioned in the script; whether it’s a day to night transition, a magical embellishment, or a change in the weather. Previously, creative sound effects were needed to illustrate these moments onstage, but with the addition of Scenic Projections and creative lighting, the audience can now see and experience the author’s intent. Whatever you choose to do, use your marketing platforms to build the excitement and start laying the groundwork for immersing the audience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’re adding an audition notice on your theatre’s social media accounts and/or website, your performers are not the only ones who will see the post. Audition postings will likely be how your patrons first learn about your upcoming shows, thus beginning the immersive journey. Though you don’t want to give too much away before opening night, offering a glimpse into the rehearsal process via marketing channels can build excitement. 

Tactics like Instagram takeovers or TikTok videos, help audiences identify with a performer or a particular craft, and become invested in seeing the finished product. I’ve also seen theatres partner with local restaurants to offer a dining experience themed to the production (for example: A Greek restaurant paired with a production of <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/mamma-mia/mamma-mia/scenic-projections">MAMMA MIA</a>!).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once a patron arrives for your production, ensure they feel welcomed and comfortable. Warm greetings from those working the house, comfortable seats, adequate legroom, and temperature control should be considered. Consider eliminating potential outside distractions by covering windows with blackout curtains to ensure outside light doesn’t interfere with show lighting choices. These details can help patrons focus more on the production itself.

With the audience comfortable, it’s time to focus on setting the tone. From your programs to music playing in the house, find ways to match the style and tone of the era to be reflected onstage. During a recent Shakespearean production I attended, instrumental music from the Elizabethan era played throughout the house and programs were printed in an Olde English font. Furthermore, carefully placed props onstage and a customized curtain warmer help create a sense of anticipation for what’s to come. The overture plays and the curtain begins to rise, and the audience is in the right mindset; ready to experience the world your  team has created.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The challenges of the pandemic may continue to ebb and flow, but theatre remains a much needed escape for both patrons and theatre-makers. For an hour or two, you can press the pause button on your own realities and focus on a world other than your own. So as a theatre-maker, take the time to prepare for your audiences; make them feel safe, appreciated, and transported. Remind them why the arts are needed and the positive impact they can have on a community.	

In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to disconnect from reality. Thankfully, there remains a sacred place to transport you from the real world, and that’s the theatre.


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Effectively Transporting Your Audience With Live Theatre

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Broadway Media’s Choreography Guides make it easier than ever to bring the magic of dance to your production of everyone's favorite ogre!

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning adventure, with many opportunities for creative movement for your cast. Our Choreography Guides help your cast deliver remarkable and relatable performances by breaking down each song step-by-step and making it easy and fun to learn. Elevate your storytelling and wow your audiences with the joy of dance.

Our guide includes all the major numbers from the show, including:
Welcome
Story of My Life
What's Up Duloc?
Travel Song
Forever
Morning Person
Make a Move
Freak Flag
I'm a Believer

Bring Broadway-level choreography to your stage with Choreography Guides for Shrek The Musical, designed for all levels of dance with ease.

Shrek the Musical Choreography Guides | Broadway Media 

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Forever

Story of my Life

Goodbye Song

Regiment: Part 1

Regiment - Reprise

What's Up Duloc

Travel Song

Morning Person

Ballad Of Farquaad

Make a Move

Freak Flag

This is Our Story - Finale

Welcome

I'm a Believer

Enter the hilarious and heartwarming realm of Shrek The Musical, where beloved animated characters come alive. Join Shrek, the grumpy yet lovable ogre, on his quest to rescue Princess Fiona with the help of Donkey, battling conniving Lord Farquaad. Elevate the enchantment with Broadway Media's Scenic Projections, immersing you in this fairy tale world. With a witty score, the musical celebrates self-acceptance, friendship, and staying true to oneself. Shrek The Musical reminds us that love and acceptance arise in unexpected places. Prepare to be charmed and entertained, laughing and cheering for the underdog long after the curtain falls.

Enter the hilarious, heartwarming realm of Shrek The Musical, where beloved animated characters come alive in this stage spectacle.

Shrek the Musical | Broadway Media

Step into the whimsical and hilarious world of Shrek The Musical with our enchanting Scenic Projections! Transport your audience to the fairytale kingdom of Duloc, the magical swamp home of Shrek, and the comically adventurous moments of love and self-discovery. Elevate your storytelling with dynamic visuals, seamless transitions, and captivating effects. Download watermarked materials, customize using our intuitive StagePlayer app, and consider upgrading to the professional license for creative mapping. Our world-class theatre experts and resources are here to transform your stage, creating an unforgettable experience for your audience. Embrace the music, humor, and messages of acceptance and friendship with Shrek The Musical and Scenic Projections today!

From the swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Scenic Projections for Shrek the Musical elevate the visual storytelling & humor of everyone's favorite ogre.

Shrek the Musical Scenic Projections | Broadway Media

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Step into the heartwarming world of Shrek The Musical, a delightful show bringing beloved characters to life. Join Shrek, the grumpy ogre, on his quest to rescue Princess Fiona and his swamp. With an unlikely sidekick, Donkey, they face conniving Lord Farquaad. Set to a toe-tapping score, the musical celebrates self-acceptance, friendship, and staying true to oneself. Amidst fairy tale journeys, themes of inner beauty, love, and uniqueness emerge. This visually stunning and emotionally resonant production reminds us that love and acceptance are found unexpectedly. Prepare for enchantment with Shrek The Musical—a humorous, charming celebration of the underdog.

Prepare for enchantment with Shrek The Musical, a musical adaptation of the hilarious movie, reminding us that love & acceptance are found unexpectedly.


Shrek The Musical

We are a small rural school. Digital backdrops were amazing. The support team was awesome. I couldn’t have done this show without the Digital Backdrops! They were fantasmorific for James and the Giant Peach TYA

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Chillicothe Middle School

Our students love having the Mean Girls projections, it’s the one comment they’ve all made!

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre

Thank you for all your help with getting our production rental set up. There were a lot of extra layers to this show with projections, but the projection package from Broadway Media took part of that stress away!

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Arrowhead High School

It worked great for us. Our theater is over 100 years old and is a renovated movie theater with very limited wing space. The projections have opened up a lot of possibilities for future production options. Even by using an old, back of the theater, projector.

Rialto Theater

It was the very first production for Newtown Stage Co and we sold out both performances! We LOVED the slides and plan on using slides for every show moving forward.

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Newtown Stage Company

Everyone at Grande Prairie Live Theatre would like to thank Broadway Media for the excellent background graphics you provided us for our production of Shrek. These were colorful, detailed and very creative. They added to every scene.

Grande Prarie LIve Theatre

Thanks so much for your fabulous images. They really made a huge impact on our show and worked beautifully. Lots of the audience commented on them as we normally have enormous sets and it was a big change.

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Methodist Ladies’ College

We were extremely pleased with the projections for our production of Beauty and the Beast. They added a magical element to the show and helped make the transitions seamless.

North Greenville University

I just wanted to tell you how wonderful our show has been received. With the help of your animated backdrop putting us over the top. Thank you again and again. Looking forward to our next endeavor. 

Paul J. Gelinas Middle School

Tech support was great and once we had some time with the software, editing and running the show was easy enough.

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