The Penguin Project of Central Wisconsin

PENGUINS CAN'T FLY, BUT ON STAGE THEY CAN SOAR

What is The Penguin Project?

The Penguin Project is an amazing theater program for ages 8-22 with and without developmental challenges. "Artists" are those with special needs and have the lines and roles in a show, and "mentors" guide and support them. The Penguin Project of Central Wisconsin Fund is a component fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin.

Looking Forward in Anticipation

June 13, 15 & 16, 2024

Shrek The Musical Jr.

Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., 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 JR. 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.

For inquiries about participating as an artist, mentor, volunteer or our upcoming events, send a message on their website https://penguinprojectcw.org/