Kids Stage Musical
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.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there's a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
KIDS STAGE MUSICALS
Kids Stage Musicals are a great way for students to explore the performing arts over a six-week experience. Our No-Cut Program ensures that every student ages 7–14 is cast and receives a role, creating a supportive environment where every performer can learn, grow, and shine on stage.
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
REHEARSALS
January - February 20, with tech week to follow
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm
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Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am
LOAD IN
TBD, Feb 14
TECH WEEK
February 22-25
PERFORMANCES
February 28 2 pm & 4:30 pm
March 1 at 2 pm
PRODUCTION STAFF
PRODUCTION MANAGER -
DIRECTOR - Beth Schoepp
MUSIC DIRECTOR -
CHOREOGRAPHER -
STAGE MANAGER -
COSTUMES -
MAKE UP DESIGN -
SET DECOR & HAIR DESIGN -
LIGHTING DESIGN -
SOUND DESIGN -
PARTICIPATION FEE
$275/student due
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth; submission deadline is
Tickets to performances are NOT included
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig
Book and Lyrics by
Music by
DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
JEANINE TESORI
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.
“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond
Tickets on sale in January
KIDS Stage MUSICALS are a great way for students ages 6-14 to explore the performing arts over SIX WEEKS
CONSIDER AUDITIONING FOR THIS MUSICAL if you/your child (ages 6-14):
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loves to sing, dance, and perform for others
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has a genuine interest in checking out music theater
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wants to gain more confidence with performing on stage
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wants to learn LIFE SKILLS (listening, structure, responsibility, and working as a team)
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 6-14
up to 35 students will be cast
PARTICIPATION FEE
$225/student due NO LATER THAN FEB. 5
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Feb 5, 2026
Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt (used as base costume), script, online access to the music files and post-show video
Tickets to performances are NOT included
1 -- ONLINE (CASH AND CHECK Discounted by 3%)
2 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221