Shrek Jr.

At work one day, I saw a poster for Shrek Jr., a musical being put on by a local group comprised of kids from kindergarten through 12th grade. The girls watched Shrek once on a rainy day at Darcy's and are always asking to watch it again (which I have refused because I think some of the humor is too old for them). I figured that this musical would be a great introduction for them because they would be really excited to see it. I love, love, love, musical theater (really, all theater), so I was really hoping the girls would love it.

They did not disappoint. They really enjoyed the show (and really enjoyed the popcorn and cupcakes I bought for them during intermission).

 

When we got into the theater, Tannah immediately noticed this green flag that a little girl sitting next to us was holding. I told her I would look into getting her one after the show. The man who runs this theater group gave an introduction and mentioned the "freak flags", that they were on sale because it was the last performance, that the kids could wave them during a song in the second act, and that performers would be signing them after the show. I was sold and bought two during intermission.

 

Tannah proudly waved hers during the song "Let Your Freak Flag Fly". I had to calm her waving down a few times so she wouldn't whack the man sitting in front of us:). After the show, the characters were outside the theater signing the flags. The girls immediately said that they wanted the Dragon to sign their flags. They also got Fiona, Donkey, and a few other characters. Shrek signed Tannah's flag, but he made Harper nervous, so she didn't give him her flag. She loved Donkey though. It was such a fun afternoon! I can't wait to bring them to more shows in the future.