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Opening night for free presentation of Shrek the Musical
By Armando Ramirez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, July 19, the community is invited to the opening night for the high school production of "Shrek the Musical" at Coronado High School.
The play was put together by students and faculty from across the El Paso Independent School District, who worked for sever...
Key takeaway "When I got the email, I was like shocked, considering I'm a sophomore and a lot of people are like, seniors," Barraza said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The El Paso Independent School District's production of Shrek the Musical showcases the district's commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop their artistic talents. By bringing together students and faculty from across the district, this production demonstrates the value of collaboration and community engagement in El Paso's schools. The fact that students from different high schools auditioned for roles and worked together to bring the play to life highlights the district's efforts to foster a sense of unity and cooperation among its students. The free admission to the performances also makes the arts more accessible to the broader El Paso community, which is essential for promoting cultural enrichment and appreciation in the city. As the production comes to a close, it will be interesting to see how the district builds on this success to continue supporting arts education in El Paso's schools.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, July 19, the community is invited to the opening night for the high school production of "Shrek the Musical" at Coronado High School.
The play was put together by students and faculty from across the El Paso Independent School District, who worked for sever...
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