Broadway Beginners: Shrek the Musical Kids
A two-week musical theatre adventure for young performers!
Get ready to sing, dance, act, and laugh your way through the world of Shrek the Musical Kids! This hilarious Broadway favorite follows Shrek, a lovable ogre on an unexpected quest to rescue a princess, only to discover that the biggest adventure of all is learning to believe in yourself and open your heart to friendship.
In this fun and supportive two-week musical theatre program, students will learn the basics of acting, singing, and dancing, while rehearsing a fully-licensed production designed specifically for young performers. The program ends with a live performance for family and friends!
Directed by Cynthia Eggers and Nicole Willis, this workshop is the perfect introduction to musical theatre and a confidence-boosting experience kids will never forget.
What Students Will Learn
Participants will:
Build confidence through performance and teamwork
Learn beginning acting, singing, and dance skills
Practice stage movement, character development, and storytelling
Rehearse and perform in a child-friendly musical theatre production
Experience the excitement of being part of a full cast!
Dates & Schedule
July 27 – August 7, 2026
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
📍 Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River, CT
Performance Details
Final Performance: Friday, August 7 at 6:30 PM
📍 Valley Regional High School Auditorium
Free Admission!
Ages
Ages 5–10
Tuition
$350
Sibling Discount: $325 for 2nd child
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available.
(If cost is a barrier, we encourage families to apply!)
Attendance Commitment
Because every performer plays an important role in the show, all participants must be able to attend each day of both weeks.
Cancellation Policy
❗ A $50 cancellation fee will be assessed for cancellations received on or before June 6, 2026.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after June 6, 2026.
TO REGISTER:
- Online- click here
- email – email CMS Program Coordinator Elizabeth Carl at ecarl@cmsct.org
- in person: stop by CMS at 90 Main Street, Building 4, Centerbrook, CT 06409
Faculty for this Program: Cynthia Eggers and Nicole Willis
Cynthia Eggers earned her masters degree in voice performance and pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. Her students have included performers at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, HBO’s series The Sopranos, NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and On- and Off-Broadway singers and actors. She has sung with the Aspen Music Festival, the Manhattan School of Music, the Metropolitan Opera and the School of American Ballet, among others. In 2004, she was awarded a Gold Record from Atlantic/Lava Records for her solo singing on The Trans Siberian Orchestra’s Lost Christmas Eve album. Cynthia teaches Voice & Piano at the Community Music School and this is her third summer directing Broadway Beginners.
Nicole Willis teaches Theater and English at Old Saybrook (CT) High School. For a number of years she co-advised/directed the award-winning Ellington High School Opening Knight Players, the school’s theater troupe. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor’s in English, a minor in Theater, and a Masters in Education. Born and raised in Old Saybrook, Nicole has worked with the Community Music School for the past ten years on many Broadway Bound shows. This will be her 5th year working with Broadway Beginners, and she couldn’t be more excited!
