Young Cherry Hill Actor Performs in 'Shrek the Musical'

Akiva Schostak is cracking up audiences on the Walnut mainstage as Humpty Dumpty 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.

Akiva Schostak is a 5th grader at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School and Cherry Hill resident. Shrek the Musical marks Akiva’s second performance on the Walnut stage, having appeared last season as the cake-eating Bruce in Matilda. Akiva’s other favorite productions include The Music Man at Cherry Hill East High School and The Lion King Jr. at Ritz Theatre Company, where he played Ed, the hungry hyena.

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