The Aldersgate Church Community Theater is bringing children’s favorite ogre to the stage. Based on the Oscar-winning film, “Shrek The Musical Jr.” journeys to the faraway kingdom where 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.

Tickets are on sale now at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1071559.

Shows are Friday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Special matinee performances will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Jan 24 at 2 p.m.