In this hilarious and heartwarming musical adventure, a misunderstood ogre sets out on a quest that turns his quiet swamp life upside down. When a group of quirky fairytale characters suddenly appear on his land, he finds himself caught in a larger tale — one filled with unlikely friendships, surprising truths, and a search for belonging.

With help from a talkative sidekick and a strong-willed princess, our reluctant hero faces off against a pint-sized ruler with a huge ego. Along the way, he discovers that real beauty comes from within and that even the most unusual creatures can find their happily ever after.

Perfect for middle school-aged actors, this show blends comedy, adventure, and heart in a story that celebrates individuality, acceptance, and the magic of being yourself.

Information for Families

• Auditions for Grades 5 through 8 will take place in the Winter of 2026.
• All auditions and beginning-of-season rehearsals will take place in the Westonka Middle Cafeteria and Music rooms.
• A rehearsal schedule will be sent home and updated on Schoology every two weeks to allow for family scheduling.
• Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday, but not every character will have rehearsals each day.
• Actors are allowed three missed rehearsals with prior notice to the directors. Any more missed rehearsals will be reviewed by the directors and subject to removal from the cast without a refund.
• Rehearsals are from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at WMS until we move to the Westonka Performing Arts Center (PAC)
• When rehearsals begin at the PAC, students may ride their regular bus from WMS to the Westonka High School and walk directly over to the PAC.
• For those who do not regularly ride the bus after school, they may ride bus #0 from WMS to the PAC.
• Note to all families: Some Saturday rehearsals may be needed.