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Tibbits Young Audiences Announces Auditions for “Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye”

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COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for its fall play “Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye” on August 22 and 23 at 5pm at Tibbits Opera House.

In this witty film noir fairytale spoof, Fairytale Land has been hit by a crime wave.  The Three Bears’ home was broken into.  The Three Little Pigs’ homes were destroyed.  Now Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother is missing.  The crimes seem unrelated, at least if you listen to those shady Grimm brothers.  But could an evil mastermind be behind them all?  Something punny is going on!  Only hard-boiled detective Rumpelstiltskin and his wise-cracking partner Ugly Duckling can solve this wacky case.

Auditions are open to any student in fourth through eighth grades. Students should bring a current, non-returnable photo, their completed audition form, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students will audition in groups of five and will be asked to introduce themselves from stage and read parts from the script.

The cast of TYA's spring musical "Peter Pan" pose for a group photo
Auditions for Tibbits Young Audiences next play, “Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye” will be August 22 and 23 at 5 pm at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, MI for students grades 4-8. Pictured is the cast from the spring musical, “Peter Pan.”

Audition forms and the part of the script the auditionees will be reading are available online at Tibbits.org. Rehearsals will begin September 5, 2023 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30; not all roles meet all days. The show will be presented Oct. 19-21 at 7 pm at Tibbits.

“Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye” will be directed by Jayne Lillis and produced by Tirsha Odisher. This production is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Students involved will learn characterization, blocking, costuming, makeup and all aspects of a stage production.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

Auditions will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Students need only attend one time. For more information about auditions, call 517.278.6029 or visit Tibbits.org.

Tibbits to present Kids Summer Theatre Workshops in June

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COLDWATER – From learning acting techniques to design and show production, students interested in theatre have a chance to explore with professionals of Tibbits Summer Theatre during a week-long workshop June 11 through 17.

Veteran Tibbits Summer Theatre company member and theatre instructor Chad Tallon will lead two acting workshop sessions with assistance from company members Dennis Dizon and Rachel Sarles. Former Tibbits Technical Director Lexa Walker will lead the afternoon technical theatre workshop with assistance from company member Tyler Evans. The sessions culminate with one showcase on June 17 for students to show off their new skills.

The acting sessions are split into two: A morning session from 9am to noon is available to students grades 7-12 while the afternoon session from 1-4pm is available to students grades 3-6. Students will hone their acting skills. Through acting games and collaboration exercises students will learn to be comfortable on stage before quickly transferring into ‘rehearsal’ mode to work on the workshop’s performance showcase.

Additionally, the exciting 1-4pm afternoon session for students in grades 7-12 explores technical theatre and the world of theatrical design. Whether exploring lighting, prop, set, or sound design, the sessions will give a well-rounded, hands-on technical education where students will work on becoming the crew for the performance showcase (when they’re not performing, if they are doing both sessions).

No previous experience with theatre is required. Together the workshops will present a final showcase Saturday, June 17 at 3pm at Tibbits Opera House. A full workshop schedule is available at Tibbits.org. Parents are responsible for lunch and transportation between sessions.

The fee for one workshop session is $150 or $125 for Tibbits members. The fee to attend both workshop sessions is $250 with a discounted price of $200 for Tibbits members. Scholarships for a reduced workshop fee are available with an application deadline of May 19.

In addition to the workshop instruction, participants receive a t-shirt and a ticket to attend the Saturday June 17 performance of “Aladdin’s Luck”, a professional Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production.

Workshop registration must be completed by May 26. Online registration is available at Tibbits.org.

The workshop, now in its fifth year, is generously sponsored by Frederick Family Dental, ASAMA Coldwater Manufacturing, and the Babcoke family.

In their fourth year as a Tibbits sponsor, Dr. Frederick and his staff are excited to give to such a cultural cornerstone in the Coldwater community. Dr. Frederick says, “Tibbits was a part of my formative years. I took part in plays like The Music Man and A Christmas Carol, and volunteered as a stage hand for our high school productions. I am excited to now be able to start to give back all that Tibbits has given me.”

For the past three years, ASAMA Coldwater Manufacturing has co-sponsored this workshop. Asama Coldwater Manufacturing (ACM), a leader in manufacturing of precise and high quality products for the automotive industry, has been supporting Tibbits since it first opened the Coldwater facility in 1996.

This is the Babcoke family’s first year sponsoring the Kids Theatre Workshop.  Kathie & George Babcoke’s granddaughter, Peyton, has been a participant in the Theatre Workshop for two years and is returning for a third year this year. “It has been a great experience for her, and she has made many friends and learned a lot.” The Babcokes wanted to help support the Tibbits’ Theatre Workshop so that kids who want to take part can participate in this wonderful experience.

Workshop sessions will be held at the Hope Church in Coldwater, Tibbits, or another rehearsal location in Coldwater, with the showcase held at Tibbits Opera House, located at 14 S. Hanchett in Coldwater. For more information on the workshop or other Tibbits events call 517-278-6029 or visit Tibbits.org.

Students rehearse during the workshop sessions for the 2022 Summer Theatre Workshop at Tibbits. Students build scenery during the workshop sessions for the 2022 Summer Theatre Workshop at Tibbits. Students pose onstage after their showcase performance.

Students rehearse and build scenery during the workshop sessions for the 2022 Summer Theatre Workshop at Tibbits and pose onstage after their showcase performance. This year’s all-encompassing theatre workshop and showcase runs June 11-17.

Tibbits Announces 34th Popcorn Theatre Season

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COLDWATER – Now in its 34th season, Tibbits Popcorn Theatre will delight audiences of all ages with five shows created specifically for kids and their families to enjoy Friday and Saturday mornings this summer.

Popcorn Theatre poster designs; genie lamp, wacky scientist with test tubes, princesses and a tower, white rabbit in magical word, Disney Encanto cartoon

The highly popular, time-honored tradition returns to the Tibbits stage with two shows presented by the professional company of Tibbits Summer Theatre, a wacky science show, a princess show, and a popular Disney animated film. Popcorn Theatre is the perfect way to introduce kids to live theatre and touring artists.

“Aladdin’s Luck” by Janet Stanford opens the Popcorn season with lessons of love, strength and self-acceptance. Clever street urchin Aladdin falls madly for the Princess Leilah at a chance meeting. Aladdin tries to impress her with a magic lamp and genie by his side, but when the lamp falls into the hands of an evil magician, Aladdin must travel across the desert to rescue the princess by doing the thing that scares him the most…being himself. Tibbits’ professional company will present this play on June 9-10 and 16-17.

Next, Doug Scheer presents his “Wacky Science Show.” Loads of surprises, comedy and goofy sound effects combine in this perfect complement to learning The Scientific Method. Featuring wacky and off-the-wall, hands-on lessons, audience members discover that simple household items can be used to perform quirky and crazy science experiments. Science has never been so much fun! This performance will run one weekend, June 23-24.

Heroines and princesses create a magical fairytale morning with “Once Upon a Princess Storytime & Songs.” From Miracle Keeper to Snow Princess, Tower Princess to Beauty Princess, this show features songs such as “Waiting on a Miracle,” “Let it Go,” “Tale as Old as Time” and “When Will My Life Begin.” The magic continues after the show when these special heroines pose for photos and sign autographs with their adoring fans. This performance will be one weekend only on July 14-15.

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” takes the stage for two weekends July 21-22 and 28-29 when the Tibbits professional company presents the classic tale based on the novel by Lewis Caroll. This version by Deborah Lynn Frockt with music by Patrick Belanger is a fantastic journey through the wonder-filled world of Alice beyond the imagination! The madcap adventure includes remarkable characters like the White Rabbit, Talking Flowers, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare. When Alice finally catches up with the White Rabbit in the Queen’s Court, she’s in for her biggest adventure of all.

Wrapping up the Popcorn Theatre season, Disney’s “Encanto” will be featured on the big screen, giving a nod to the Opera House’s days as a movie theatre in the 1930s-50s.  In this magical musical film, the multigenerational Madrigals are an extraordinary Colombian family who live hidden in the mountains in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift that helps them serve the people in their rural community — every child except Mirabel. When Mirabel learns that magic surrounding Encanto is in danger, she sets out to find out what is happening and save her family and their magical house. This film will be shown Aug 4 and 5.

Four actors dressed up for children's theatre production of Jungle Book characters.
Tibbits Summer Theatre professional company members performed “The Jungle Book” in 2022. Tibbits Popcorn Theatre, a time-honored tradition, returns June 9 with a full schedule including “Aladdin’s Luck,” “Doug Scheer’s Wacky Science,” “Once Upon a Princess StoryTime & Songs,” “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and a film showing of Disney’s “Encanto.” Tickets will go on sale April 1 at Tibbits.org.

Tibbits Popcorn Theatre shows are Friday and Saturdays at 10am.  Patrons will be treated to popcorn and juice at intermission. Seating is reserved and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets for all patrons are $10 (price includes fees, popcorn and juice) and are available after April 1 at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029 or at the Tibbits Admin Office at 93 W. Chicago in Coldwater. All performances will take place at Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater, MI. Group rates are available.

In additional to Popcorn Theatre, Tibbits Summer Theatre will be presenting the beloved Disney musical “The Little Mermaid.” In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on a beloved Hans Christian Andersen story, Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, pursues the human Prince Eric. Bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, she trades her tail for legs with unexpected consequences. It takes Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to help Arial restore order under the sea. With a message of kindness, tolerance and love, this fishy fable will capture audience’s hearts with irresistible songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” No Popcorn Theatre performances will take place during the run of “The Little Mermaid.” There will instead be 11am performances of this mainstage production which swims across the stage on June 30, July 1, and July 8 with a 2pm production on July 5 in addition to evening performances June 29 – July 8 with ticket prices ranging from $20 to $43. Special Tibbits member, child, and group rates are available.

Tibbits Young Audiences’ Presents “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure”

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COLDWATER – Soar away to Neverland with Tibbits Young Audiences’ spring musical “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” March 17-19 at Tibbits Opera House.

This fresh musical adaptation of the novel “Peter Pan” has book by Craig Sodaro, music by Eric Rockwell, and lyrics by Joanne Bogart. In the beloved tale, the Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys!

The cast is made up of 42 students and includes cast members from Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, Burlington, Battle Creek, Tekonsha, Union City and even Angola, IN. Cast members include Adeline Bain as Peter Pan, Skylar Leson as Wendy Darling, Henry Case as John Darling, David Allen, III as Michael Darling, Eliza Koyl as Nana, Pierce Smith as Captain Hook, Madeline Reeves as Smee, Kennedy Austin as Starkey, Maddy Findley-Kyser as the Crocodile. Lost Boys include Ava Chockley, Marlee Clemens, Emmy Findley-Kyser, Liam Houtz, Cora Mayer, Libbie Mello, Lydia Payne, Selah Payne, Milo Reeves, Claire Smith, Bethany Uetrecht, Eliana VanDongen, Bere Wischmeyer. Pirates are Natallia Case, Margaret Ferry, Annabelle Foster, Marley Jenkins-Allen, Sierra LaFountain, Isabella Mathews, Kenna Niedzwiecki, Madeline Reeves, Micailan Reynolds, Amberlyn Small. Indians are Naema Ahmed, Elanor Baughn, Hollie Hemker, Gemma Johnson, Sydney Lawrence, Azurae Long, Keeley Love, Isabella Maschino, Galen Towers, and Aston Zuzga.

“Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Julia Littley serves as director with Jayne Lillis as musical director and Tirsha Odisher as producer. Jeff Harvey and London Elkins, TYA alums, serve as assistant stage managers, with TYA alum Rachel Rutz and Ashlyn Abrey as stage crew. Laura Odom has designed costumes, with set design by Leon Kriser and makeup design by Abby Austin.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

“Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” will run March 17 and 18 at 7pm with a 2pm matinee on March 19. Reserved seating tickets are $10 each.  Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org, at the Tibbits Administration Office located at 93 W. Chicago Street, and at the door. All shows will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Concessions will be available. For a complete listing of shows at the theatre, to purchase tickets, or for more information, go online to Tibbits.org or call 517.278.6029.

Tibbits Young Audiences’ spring musical “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” will be presented March 17-19 at Tibbits Opera House.
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Tibbits Young Audiences Announces Auditions for “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure”

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COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for its spring musical “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” on December 12 and 13 at 5pm at Hope Church in Coldwater.

Soar away to Neverland in this fresh musical adaptation of the novel “Peter Pan” with book by Craig Sodaro, music by Eric Rockwell, and lyrics by Joanne Bogart. In the beloved tale, the Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys and Girls!

Auditions are open to any student in fourth through eighth grades. Students should bring a current, non-returnable photo, their completed audition form, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students will audition in small groups and be asked to introduce themselves, read parts from the script, sing a familiar children’s song, and do some simple dance moves.

Audition forms and the part of the script the auditionees will be reading are available online at Tibbits.org. Rehearsals will begin January 2, 2023 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30; not all roles meet all days. The show will be presented March 17-19 at Tibbits Opera House.  

“Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure ” will be directed by Julia Littley with musical direction by Jayne Lillis and produced by Tirsha Odisher. This productionis generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Students involved will learn characterization, blocking, costuming, makeup and all aspects of a stage production.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

Auditions will be held at Hope Church (Formerly Free Methodist Church) at 200 N. Fremont Street in Coldwater, Mich. Students need only attend one time. Audition forms and portions of the script that will be used for auditions are available at Tibbits.org.

For more information about auditions, call 517.278.6029 or visit Tibbits.org. Performances will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich.

Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for its spring musical “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” on December 12 and 13 at 5pm at Hope Church (formerly Free Methodist Church) in Coldwater. Pictured is the cast from the fall play, “Haphazardly Ever After.”

Tibbits Young Audiences’ “Haphazardly Ever After” Full of Fairy-Tale Fun

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Tibbits Young Audiences will present mixed up fairy tale fun with their fall play “Haphazardly Ever After” Oct. 20-22 at Tibbits Opera House. Tickets are currently on sale at Tibbits.org.

COLDWATER – Enjoy all the mixed up fairy tale fun with a fairy godmother, a royal therapist, the royal family, and a do-it-yourself magic spell gone wrong with Tibbits Young Audiences’ fall play “Haphazardly Ever After” Oct. 20-22 at Tibbits Opera House.

In this fractured fairy tale farce by Jeff Fluharty, a kind king and queen have trouble in their royal family — four obnoxious, bratty, adult children who do not live up to their royal titles. There’s the mean Princess Cinnamon, the not-so-bright Princess Peppermint, the vain Prince Hairgel, and Prince Slacker, who thinks being a prince is just way, way too hard. The king and queen try everything to bring happiness and harmony to their family. Of course, nothing goes as planned, but everyone is changed by their experiences. Through a series of haphazard events, the royal family just might live happily ever after, after all.

The cast is made up of 25 students and includes cast members from Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, Union City and even Angola, IN. Cast members include Ashlyn Abrey as Princess Cinnamon, Kennedy Austin as Narrator, Adeline Bain as Royal Therapist/Magic Mirror, Henry Case as Prince Chowder/Sorcerer/Eddie, Emmy Findley-Kyser as Princess Ambrosia/Genie, Maddy Findley-Kyser as Royal Teacher One/Bridesmaid, Annabelle Foster as Cranberry’s Assistant/Roe, Gemma Johnson as Fairy One, Sierra LaFountain as Paige, Sydney Lawrence as Fairy Two, Skylar Leson as Princess Peppermint, Azurae Long as Fairy Godmother/Fairy Tale Inspector, Keeley Love as Stage Crew/Bridesmaid, Cora Mayer as Poe, Libbie Mello as Witch/Godmother’s Apprentice, Kenna Niedzwiecki as Royal Teacher Two/Phone Operator/Mysterious Old Man, Mason Odisher as Servant Two, Zianna Rathburn     as Stage Crew/Bridesmaid, Madeline Reeves as Queen Mildred, Milo Reeves as Reluctant Fairy, Micailan Reynolds as Servant One, Paul Sharp as Prince Hairgel, Pierce Smith as King Barnabas, Bethany Uetrecht as Moe/Duke of Cranberry, and Bereket Wischmeyer as Prince Slacker.

“Haphazardly Ever After” is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Jayne Lillis serves as director with Tirsha Odisher as producer. Jeff Harvey and London Elkins, TYA alumni, serve as assistant stage managers. Laura Odom designed costumes with assistance from Curtis Odom, with set design by Leon Kriser, props by Stacy Guertler, assistant props by Julia Littley, and makeup design by Abby Austin.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

“Haphazardly Ever After” will run Oct. 20-22 at 7pm. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the event. Reserved seating tickets are $10 each. Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org, at the Tibbits Administration Office located at 93 W. Chicago Street, and at the door. All shows will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Concessions including a cash bar will be available. For a complete listing of shows at the theatre, to purchase tickets, or for more information, go online to Tibbits.org or call 517.278.6029.

Tibbits Young Audiences Announces Auditions for “Haphazardly Ever After”

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COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for its fall play “Haphazardly Ever After” on August 24 and 25 at 5pm at Tibbits Opera House.

In this fractured fairy tale farce by Jeff Fluharty, a kind king and queen have trouble in their royal family — four obnoxious, bratty, adult children who do not live up to their royal titles. There’s the mean Princess Cinnamon, the not-so-bright Princess Peppermint, the vain Prince Hairgel, and Prince Slacker, who thinks being a prince is just way, way too hard. The king and queen try everything to bring happiness and harmony to their family. Of course, nothing goes as planned, but everyone is changed by their experiences. And through a series of haphazard events, the royal family just might live happily ever after, after all.

Auditions are open to any student in fourth through eighth grades. Students should bring a current, non-returnable photo, their completed audition form, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students will audition in groups of five and will be asked to introduce themselves from stage and read parts from the script.

Audition forms and the part of the script the auditionees will be reading are available online at Tibbits.org. Rehearsals will begin September 6, 2022 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30; not all roles meet all days. The show will be presented Oct. 20-22 at 7 pm at Tibbits.

““Haphazardly Ever After” will be directed by Jayne Lillis and produced by Tirsha Odisher. This production is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Students involved will learn characterization, blocking, costuming, makeup and all aspects of a stage production.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

Auditions will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Students need only attend one time. For more information about auditions, call 517.278.6029 or visit Tibbits.org.


SIDEBAR INFORMATION:
Too old for Tibbits Young Audiences? Join T-TAB!

Who: Students grades 6-12 who are committed to participating in at least three T-TAB (Tibbits Theatre and Beyond) sponsored activities each year.

What: Join us for our kickoff meeting and pizza party! A $10 annual due from each member supports refreshments at group parties.

When: August 24 at 4pm at the theatre.

Why: Members of T-TAB receive experience in performing, producing, working behind the scenes, and promoting the fine arts. The programs also develop skills in teamwork, discipline, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression.

For more information, visit https://tibbits.org/youth-program/

Auditions for Tibbits Young Audiences next play, “Haphazardly Ever After” will be August 24 and 25 at 5 pm at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, MI for students grades 4-8. Pictured is the cast from the spring musical, “We the People.”

Tibbits to present Kids Summer Theatre Workshops in July

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COLDWATER – From learning acting techniques to design and show production, students interested in theatre have a chance to explore with professionals of Tibbits Summer Theatre during a week-long workshop July 10 through 16.

Veteran Tibbits Summer Theatre company member and theatre instructor Chad Tallon, along with assistance from Tibbits company members Jesse Manson and Dennis Dizon, will lead two, week-long workshop sessions; one in performance and one in technical theatre. The sessions culminate with one showcase on July 16 for students to show off their new skills.

The morning session, available to students grades 3-12, focuses on performance and honing their acting skills. Students in performance will have activities based on age. Through games and collaboration exercises students will learn to be comfortable on stage before quickly transferring into ‘rehearsal’ mode to work on the camp’s performance showcase.

The exciting new afternoon session for students in grades 5-12 explores technical theatre and the world of theatrical design. Whether exploring lighting, prop, set, or sound design, the camp will give a well-rounded, hands-on technical education which students will utilize to design, build and run as crew for the performance showcase.

Tallon expressed, “With the summer camp numbers growing year by year and the addition of new technical components, it’s been exciting to watch the evolution of the entire experience.”

He added, “As we continue to grow and adapt, I’m beyond excited to share my love for theatre with the Coldwater community, and more importantly, excited to watch the kids have an unforgettable summer experience!”

Students can attend one or both workshop sessions. No previous experience is required. The acting workshop will mainly take place from 9am-12, with the technical workshop sessions from 1-4pm. Together the workshops will present a final showcase Saturday, July 16 at 2pm. A full workshop schedule is available at Tibbits.org. Parents are responsible for lunch and transportation between sessions.

The fee for one workshop session is $150 or $125 for Tibbits members. The fee to attend both workshop sessions is $250 with a discounted price of $200 for Tibbits members.

In addition to the workshop instruction, participants receive a t-shirt and a ticket to attend a musical version of “The Jungle Book”, a professional Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production created by Chad Tallon. The workshop will adapt to any COVID guidelines at the time the workshop takes place.

Workshop registration must be completed by June 24. Online registration is available at Tibbits.org. This workshop is generously sponsored by ASAMA Coldwater Manufacturing and Frederick Family Dental.

Workshop sessions will be held at the Free Methodist Church in Coldwater, Tibbits, or another rehearsal location in Coldwater, with the showcase held at Tibbits Opera House, located at 14 S. Hanchett in Coldwater. For more information on the workshop or other Tibbits events call 517-278-6029 or visit Tibbits.org.

Some of the older students perform during the showcase for the 2021 Summer Theatre Workshop at Tibbits, and pose with instructor Chad Tallon after the showcase. This year’s expanded all-encompassing theatre workshop and showcase runs July 10-16.

Celebrate America with Tibbits Young Audiences’ “We the People”

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COLDWATER – Celebrate America with beautiful, patriotic music — from America’s favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting original compositions with Tibbits Young Audiences’ spring musical “We the People” March 18-20 at Tibbits Opera House.

This patriotic tableau by Pat Cook with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur begins as a committee discusses putting on a patriotic show for their town. Through a series of small-cast sketches and songs organized phrase by phrase from the Preamble, they show not only how the Constitution applies to the past, but also to the present and future. Everyday life is showcased in both funny and touching vignettes that explore the deeper meanings of the language of the Constitution.

The cast is made up of 24 students and includes cast members from Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, Union City and even Angola, IN. Cast members include Ashlyn Abrey as Betsy, Isabel Christopher as Tommie, Molly Foster as Samantha, Saylor Fraley as Georganna, Ivy Witmer as Abby and Lily Witmer as Martha. London Elkins portrays a mom and an immigrant and also serves as dance captain. The rest of the cast portrays multiple characters and forms the chorus: Maggie Bustos, Molly DeGraff, Cady Fillmore, Emmy Findley-Kyser, Maddy Findley-Kyser, Annabelle Foster, Alana Houtz, Gemma Johnson, Keeley Love, Kenna Niedwiecki, Lela Poe, Madeline Reeves, Milo Reeves, Micailan Reynolds, Pierce Smith, Bethany Uetrecht, Andrew Yelavich.

“We the People” is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Jayne Lillis serves as director and musical director, with Tirsha Odisher as producer and Christine Delaney as choreographer. Jeff Harvey, an alum of TYA, serves as assistant stage manager. Laura Odom has designed costumes, with set design by Leon Kriser, props by Stacy Guertler, and makeup design by Abby Austin. This productionis.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

“We the People” will run March 18 and 19 at 7pm with a 2pm matinee on March 20. Reserved seating tickets are $7 each.  Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org, at the Tibbits Administration Office located at 93 W. Chicago Street, and at the door. All shows will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Concessions will be available. For a complete listing of shows at the theatre, to purchase tickets, or for more information, go online to Tibbits.org or call 517.278.6029.

Tibbits Young Audiences’ musical celebration of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be presented March 18-20 at Tibbits Opera House.

Tibbits Young Audiences Announces Auditions for “We the People”

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COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for its spring musical, “We the People” on December 13 and 14 at 5pm at Tibbits Opera House.

There is no better way to celebrate America than with beautiful, patriotic music — from America’s favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting original compositions. This patriotic tableau begins as a committee discusses putting on a patriotic show for their town. Through a series of small-cast sketches and songs organized phrase by phrase from the Preamble, they show not only how the Constitution applies to the past, but also to the present and future. Everyday life is showcased in both funny and touching vignettes that explore the deeper meanings of the language of the Constitution.

A cast of 14 students from Coldwater, Union City, and Angola, Ind. participated in Tibbits Young Audiences’ fall production “Comic Book Artist.” Auditions for the next show, “We the People” will be December 13 and 14 at 5 pm at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, MI.

Auditions are open to any student in fourth through eighth grades. Students should bring a current, non-returnable photo, their completed audition form, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian; no additional guests will be allowed. Students will audition in small groups. They will be asked to introduce themselves from stage, read parts from the script, sing a familiar children’s song, and follow some simple choreography. Masks may be required for all attending.

Script samples of the audition reading and audition forms are available at Tibbits.org. Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm; not all roles meet all days. The show will take place at Tibbits March 18 and 19 at 7pm and March 20 at 2pm.

“We the People” will be directed by Julia Littley with musical direction by Jayne Lillis and produced by Tirsha Odisher. This production is generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. Students involved will learn characterization, blocking, costuming, makeup and all aspects of a stage production.

Tibbits Young Audiences offers programs both for and by area youth to develop their interest in the arts. Two shows yearly, a non-musical in the fall and a musical in the spring, provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show, they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

Auditions will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. Students need only attend one time. For more information call 517.278.6029 or visit Tibbits.org.

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