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...
Our Young Players Series is specially designed for our youngest performers to have a fun, positive, and age-appropriate introduction to theater! These productions feature shorter shows and rehearsal schedules that are a better fit for young children, helping keep the experience exciting, manageable, and full of joy from start to finish.
Through games, music, storytelling, and performance, students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills while making new friends along the way. Our teaching artists love working with young performers and focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where every child feels encouraged to participate, try new things, and shine in their own way. Whether it’s their very first time on stage or they already love performing, our goal is for every student to leave feeling proud, included, and excited to come back for more theater magic!
Through games, music, storytelling, and performance, students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills while making new friends along the way. Our teaching artists love working with young performers and focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where every child feels encouraged to participate, try new things, and shine in their own way. Whether it’s their very first time on stage or they already love performing, our goal is for every student to leave feeling proud, included, and excited to come back for more theater magic!
