Manville Middle School’s Shrek Earns Four Foxy Award Nominations

The Manville School District is celebrating an ogre‑sized achievement this week: the district’s production of Shrek has been nominated for four Montclair State University Foxy Awards, one of New Jersey’s top honors recognizing excellence in school theater.

These nominations highlight the heart, humor, and hard work that Manville’s students and educators poured into bringing this beloved story to life.

Foxy Award Nominations

• Best Scenery
• Best Overall Production of a Middle School Musical
• Best Supporting Actor: Ibongo Kirugi as Donkey
• The Joanne Fox Award for Middle School Educators: Ms. Lucchesse

The district shared its pride in the cast, crew, and creative team, noting how much dedication went into every detail — from the swamp‑inspired set to the standout performances that brought Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and the entire fairytale world to the stage.

Congratulations to the students, staff, and the entire production team on this well‑deserved recognition. The magic they created on stage clearly resonated far beyond Manville.

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