SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.

Nasty will be nice and Santa Cruz will be ogre-the-moon when Christian Youth Theater Santa Cruz presents their production of Shrek The Musical Jr. opening July 17th at Aptos High School. The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save Princess Fiona from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.

Shrek The Musical Jr. follows an ogre named Shrek who has protected himself for many years from the hurtful actions of those who are scared of him by living as a recluse in a cozy cesspit. One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits — including Pinocchio, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, Peter Pan, the Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf — who have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity. Throughout his journey Shrek and the other characters learn that “what makes us special makes us strong”.