Young West Chester Actor Ogres-Out in 'Shrek The Musical'

Eddie Sims is going green on the Walnut mainstage as Young Shrek in Shrek the Musical - playing now through January 5.

Based on the DreamWorks film, Shrek is the story of a reclusive ogre who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess. Complete with new songs and an outrageous cast of fairytale characters, this hilarious musical is entertainment for children and adults alike.

Eddie Sims is a 7th grade student at Fugett Middle School. In addition to portraying Young Shrek, Eddie plays Grumpy, one of Snow White's seven dwarfs. Shrek the Musical marks Eddie’s second production with the Walnut, having appeared last season as Nigel in Matilda. Outside of theatre, Eddie enjoys baseball, robotics, playing the trumpet and doing service projects with his church youth group.

See the talented Eddie Sims and the cast of Shrek the Musical let their freak flags fly - proving that everyone deserves a happily ever after!