Details for 2026 productions
You can review these productions to see what a Mainstage Production or a Youth Players production would look like for you or your participant. Upcoming productions for 2026 will be posted in mid to late November.
You can review these productions to see what a Mainstage Production or a Youth Players production would look like for you or your participant. Upcoming productions for 2026 will be posted in mid to late November.
Shrek KIDS
Young Players Program Fall 2025
Age Requirements: 5 to 11
***No Experience Necessary!***
Age Requirements: 5 to 11
***No Experience Necessary!***
About The Show
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. - MTI Shows
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. - MTI Shows
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Regular Rehearsal Times:
-Mondays 4:15 - 6:30pm And -Wednesdays 4:15 - 6:30pm First Rehearsal: Monday September 29 Last (regular) Rehearsal: Wednesday Dec. 10 Additional Required Tech Rehearsals: (at Performance Venue) Sat. Dec. 13 - approx. 12-6p Sun. Dec. 14 - 12 - Til end of Performance ( approx 6p) Performance Date: (at Performance Venue) Sun. Dec. 14 - TBD (around 4p) There is no official audition process, a cast list will be released after the first few rehearsals |
Rehearsal Location Encore Studio 25318 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505 Performance Venue El Segundo Performing Arts Center 640 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245 |
Registration Fee:
Tickets: There is no ticket commitment for this program. Tickets will be available for purchase for $18 each. |
About the Young Players Series...
The Young Players Series is specifically designed to provide age appropriate opportunities for our youngest performers. These junior shows have much shorter run times (usually between 45 to 90 minutes) and shorter rehearsal periods for a more palatable and enjoyable experience for young children. Great care is taken in crafting an educational theatre experience that integrates basic performance training with the development of essential social and interpersonal skills. At this formative age, it is important that children learn how to work together, problem solve, develop an awareness of others, continue to refine their motor and speaking skills, and of course, play!
Our Creative Team members bring with them substantial experiences in educational theatre and a genuine love for working with young performers. These Teacher-Artists understand how to reach young children and use a very involved approach to nurture and guide them towards achieving their personal best. Our goal is to create an environment where each child feels safe to learn, grow, risk, and have fun while building friendships and learning about themselves, others, and theatre.
Our Creative Team members bring with them substantial experiences in educational theatre and a genuine love for working with young performers. These Teacher-Artists understand how to reach young children and use a very involved approach to nurture and guide them towards achieving their personal best. Our goal is to create an environment where each child feels safe to learn, grow, risk, and have fun while building friendships and learning about themselves, others, and theatre.
