Meet our Lord Farquaad

Adam Othman (Lord Farquaad) is thrilled to be spending his summer at the Kitsap Forest Theater playing the cantankerous villain in Shrek the Musical. A native Seattleite, Adam has worked as an actor and director with many theater companies throughout the Northwest for over 25 years. He currently teaches and directs the theater and filmmaking programs at Seattle Preparatory School.

Adam was first introduced to the Kitsap Forest Theater 28 years ago when his high school choir teacher, Robert Cooper, was music directing an original production of Robin Hood, The Musical. He convinced Adam and some of his classmates to come and audition and for this young budding actor it was an opportunity and experience of a lifetime. Recent KFT productions include playing the Narrator/Mysterious Man in Into the Woods (2011) and last season he was asked to bring his talents to direct Honk (2014). Honk held a special place in Adam’s heart not only for the timeless message and wonderful songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drew, but also the continuation of the “Circle of Life” as three of his current high school students from Seattle Prep auditioned and were cast in the roles of Ugly and the Bullfrog Twins.

When Adam got the call to come and audition for the role of Lord Farquaad in Shrek, this was an opportunity he could not pass … the excitement of working with some amazing actors, the thrill of playing this fun and often misunderstood villain and the beauty of performing at one of this favorite theaters drew him in. “Acting, for me, is more than just a craft and the ability to share my talents, it is the connections that make theater come to life. The connections with my fellow actors, the artistic team, the audience, and, especially here at Kitsap, the connection of performing at this picturesque outdoor theater.”

“The Kitsap Forest Theater is unique as it brings together actors (young and old), generations of families, volunteers and artists … all who have one purpose: to create vibrant theater. Shrek is a unique show with loveable, yet quirky, characters, fun music and a timeless story of acceptance. I love the message of this show: being true to oneself no matter what others may think. This message really comes through during the Act 2 song, “Freak Flag”, and although my character is not onstage performing during this number, I am dancing and singing it in the wings. And remember, don’t judge a man by his SHORTcomings!”