For the Reporter

The hilarious fairytale of well-known characters and ogres comes to stage when the Auburn Ave Kids presents “Shrek The Musical Jr.”

Performances are 7 p.m. July 15 and 16, and 2 p.m. July 16 and 17 at the Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

In a faraway kingdom, the green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty Princess Fiona from the Dragon-guarded tower, his swamp will be returned to him. But, a fairy tale wouldn’t be complete without unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Tickets are $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Auburn Ave Kids showcases local, regional and national acts and touring presentations with an emphasis on audiences ages 4 through 12 and their parents.