SPEF 5th Grade Musical

South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) Presents: Shrek the Musical Jr.!

South Pasadena Educational Foundation and Upstage Theatre Schools present the South Pasadena Unified School District production of Shrek the Musical Jr. 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 characters 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. Shrek Jr. has abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story. Fifth-grade students from all three elementary schools start rehearsing their lines, songs, and dance numbers in October in preparation for Performance weekend in late January.

There are four shows:

  • Friday, January 24th, 7:30 pm (Blue Cast)
  • Saturday, January 25th, 4:00 pm (Blue Cast)
  • Saturday, January 25th, 7:30 pm (Red Cast)
  • Sunday, January 26th, 2:00 pm (Red Cast)

Tickets start at $10, and a Live Stream Package is available by donation.


The show is not possible without the amazing leadership and creativity of Adrian Cohen, Artistic Director of Upstage Theatre Schools & his Team who help make sure the show can go on! Thank you!

Since 2011, SPEF has hired Upstage Theatre Schools to be the production team for SPEF’s 5th Grade Musical.  Upstage Theatre Schools is a provider of performing arts education for young people aged 5-15 years old in many Southern Californian locations, including South Pasadena.  For more information on Upstage, go to https://www.upstageschools.com.

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