Highline Musical Theatre (HMT) invites audiences of all ages to journey to a land far, far away with its upcoming production of “Shrek KIDS,” running Aug. 28–30 and Sept. 1–3 at Highline College in Des Moines.
At 35 minutes long, “Shrek KIDS” is a perfect introduction to live theatre for young audiences, including children as young as 2.
The experience begins before the curtain even rises, with special treats and family-friendly activities in the lobby starting 30 minutes before each performance.
After the show, young audience members will have the chance to meet and take photos with characters from the production.
Based on the beloved film, “Shrek KIDS” follows Shrek, a solitary ogre whose peaceful life in his swamp is turned upside down when a group of fairytale characters is banished to his home by the ambitious Lord Farquaad. Determined to reclaim his swamp, Shrek sets off with his wisecracking companion Donkey and soon finds himself on a quest to rescue the spirited Princess Fiona.
But this is no ordinary fairytale. Along the way, Shrek discovers that friendship, acceptance, and being true to yourself may be more important than getting everything you thought you wanted.
Filled with humor, memorable characters, upbeat music, and plenty of fairytale fun, “Shrek KIDS” offers young performers an opportunity to bring a much-loved story to life while sharing an important message about embracing what makes each of us unique.
“We’re thrilled to bring this fun and energetic story to the HMT stage,” said Artistic Director Kathleen Edwards. “Shrek KIDS is a wonderful celebration of friendship, individuality, and finding your own happily ever after. We can’t wait for audiences to see what these young performers have created.”
Performance Information
- WHAT: “Shrek KIDS“
- WHEN: Aug. 28–30 & Sept. 1–3, 2026
- WHERE: Highline Musical Theatre, 2400 S 240th St., Building 4, Des Moines, WA 98198 (map below).
TICKETS:
hmt.art/tickets
About Highline Musical Theatre
Highline Musical Theatre is a youth theatre organization dedicated to providing opportunities for performers of all ages to learn, create, and experience the transformative power of musical theatre. Through productions, classes, camps, and educational programming, HMT works to make theatre an accessible and welcoming part of the South King County community.
For more information about Highline Musical Theatre, upcoming productions, classes, and camps, visit hmt.art.
