COLDWATER – Giving a nod to Tibbits Opera House’s days as a movie theatre from the 1930s-1950s, Popcorn Theatre will conclude the Tibbits Summer Theatre season with a film showing of Disney’s “Encanto” on the big screen August 4 and 5.
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.
Wrapping up the Popcorn Theatre season, Disney’s “Encanto” will be featured on Tibbits’ big screen, giving a nod to the Opera House’s days as a movie theatre from the 1930s-50s. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org.
Popcorn Theatre is generously sponsored by Judy Bushouse, Jon and Seibra Herbener along with additional support from Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, Coldwater & Hillsdale Orthodontics, Longstreet Living, and Vested Risk Strategies. Tibbits also receives grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
All Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presentations are Fridays and Saturdays at 10am. Tickets are $10 and include popcorn and juice at intermission. Popcorn is donated by Ed Lake, with juice donated by McDonalds: The Maynard Organization.
Seating is reserved and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029, or in-person at the Tibbits Box Office inside the theatre at 14 S. Hanchett St 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.
COLDWATER – Enjoy stories, songs, sing-a-longs and dancing when “Once Upon a Princess Storytime & Songs” brings fairytale fun to Tibbits’ Popcorn Theatre at 10am July 14-15.
From Miracle Keeper to Snow Princess, Tower Princess to Beauty Princess, this show features professional touring artists performing 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 posing for photos and autographs with these special heroines.
Tibbits Operations Director Stephanie Burdick says, “This is the perfect show for kids and adults alike who love those classic fairytale stories like Rapunzel or Beauty and the Beast.”
Popcorn Theatre is generously sponsored by Judy Bushouse, Jon and Seibra Herbener along with additional support from Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, Coldwater & Hillsdale Orthodontics, Longstreet Living, and Vested Risk Strategies. This performance is funded in part by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the Michigan Humanities Council. Tibbits also receives grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Once Upon a Princess Storytime & Songs” will be on stage July 14 and 15 at 10am. It is the third show of the Popcorn Theatre season, with a great lineup following, including the professional Tibbits Summer Theatre company in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and the animated film, Disney’s “Encanto.” All Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presentations are Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and run through August 5. Tickets are $10 and include popcorn and juice at intermission. Popcorn is donated by Ed Lake, with juice donated by McDonalds: The Maynard Organization.
Seating is reserved and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029, or in-person at the Tibbits Box Office inside the theatre at 14 S. Hanchett St 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.
COLDWATER – A talking rabbit, the Red Queen and a Mad Hatter will all bring a magical world to life July 21-22 and 28-29 when Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
Based on the classic story by Lewis Carroll and adapted for the stage by Deborah Frockt, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” starts as a very ordinary and rather boring day for Alice until she spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch whizzing through a world that’s beyond imagination! Her insatiable curiosity draws her into a madcap adventure in which she meets remarkable characters like the Caterpillar, Talking Flowers, a Duchess and her Cook, a Gryphon and Mock Turtle, a Mad Hatter and a 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.
Director Brenda Sparks said “One of the attractions of this show is the very physical and visual storytelling with projections and vibrant lively music that is sure to entertain and thrill every age group – It’s a fun director’s concept that takes the audience from Lewis Carroll’s classic Victorian tale to a Steampunk wonderland.”
Tibbits Opera House will bring the magical world of Wonderland to life July 21-22 and 28-29 when Tibbits Summer Theatre presents “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Costumers Ashlynn Swauger, Tristian Laney, Marc W Vital, and Kayla Hemphill have fun with some costume pieces they created.
Making up the professional cast of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is Rachel Schoenecker, Dominic Green, Tyler Evans, Carlie Jones, Annie Ross, and Aaron Bell. Assistant director for the production is Stephanie Burdick. Production staff features scenic design by Jaye Beetem, projection design by Lexa Walker, light design by Trey Ewart, costume design by Tristian Laney, sound design by Luis Guzman Galdos, and properties by Liz Reaves, who also serves as stage manager. Musical selections are by Thorin Byrd.
Popcorn Theatre is generously sponsored by Judy Bushouse, Jon and Seibra Herbener along with additional support from Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, Coldwater & Hillsdale Orthodontics, Longstreet Living, and Vested Risk Strategies. Tibbits also receives grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
Following “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Popcorn Theatre will close with the animated film, Disney’s “Encanto.” All Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presentations are Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and run through August 5. Tickets are $10 and include popcorn and juice at intermission. Popcorn is donated by Ed Lake, with juice donated by McDonalds: The Maynard Organization.
Seating is reserved and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029, or in-person at the Tibbits Box Office inside the theatre at 14 S. Hanchett St 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.
COLDWATER – On June 23-24 at 10am Doug Scheer brings his laugh-out loud funny and also educational stage show “Wacky Science” to Tibbits’ Popcorn Theatre.
Doug Scheer’s laugh-out loud “Wacky Science” show, a Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production, will be on stage at Tibbits Opera House June 23-24.
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!
Since 1987 Scheer has been providing top-notch, award-winning programs throughout Michigan. Hundreds of thousands of elementary students have thrilled to the excitement created in his productions. According to Scheer, “while education is the priority in all our shows, igniting enthusiasm in learning is the main thrust.” By combining an energetic style, beautiful sets and costumes with a true gift for teaching and entertaining. Scheer brings a new dimension to the basic lessons of education. No other performer has appeared before more Michigan elementary students in the past 30 years.
Popcorn Theatre is generously sponsored by Judy Bushouse, Jon and Seibra Herbener along with additional support from Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, Coldwater & Hillsdale Orthodontics, Longstreet Living, and Vested Risk Strategies. Tibbits also receives grant funding from the Michigan Humanities Council, Michigan Arts & Culture Council as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Wacky Science” runs June 23 and 24 at 10am. It is the second show of the Popcorn Theatre season, with a great lineup following: “Once Upon a Princess Storytime & Songs,” “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and the animated film, Disney’s “Encanto.” All Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presentations are Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and run through August 5. Tickets are $10 and include popcorn and juice at intermission. Popcorn is donated by Ed Lake, with juice donated by McDonalds: The Maynard Organization.
Seating is reserved and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029, or in-person at the Tibbits Box Office inside the theatre at 14 S. Hanchett St 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 addition to Popcorn Theatre, Tibbits Summer Theatre will be presenting the beloved Disney musical “The Little Mermaid.” 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 on June 30, July 1, and July 8 and a 2pm performance on July 5 in addition to evening performances June 29, July 6, 7, and 8. Ticket prices range from $20 to $43 with special Tibbits member, child, and group rates available.
COLDWATER – A princess, an evil magician and a genie with a magic lamp: “Aladdin’s Luck,” the first Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production of Tibbits’ 2023 professional summer theatre season, opens with a colorful cast of characters on the Tibbits stage June 9.
“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.
“Aladdin’s Luck,” a Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production, will be on stage at Tibbits Opera House June 9-10 and 16-17. The show features professional actors Dennis Dizon, Rachel Sarles, Aaron Bell, and Dominic Green.
Making up the professional cast of “Aladdin’s Luck” is Dennis Dizon as Aladdin, Rachel Sarles as Princess Leilah, Mother, and Mustapha; Aaron Bell as Omar, Sultan, and Genie; and Dominic Green as Al Zarnati and Servant. Chad Tallon takes the helm as the director. Production staff features scenic design by Jaye Beetem, light design by Trey Ewart, costume design by Tristian Laney, sound design by Luis Guzman Galdos, and properties by Liz Reaves, who also servers as stage manager.
Popcorn Theatre is generously sponsored by Judy Bushouse, Jon and Seibra Herbener along with additional support from Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, Coldwater & Hillsdale Orthodontics, Longstreet Living, and Vested Risk Strategies. Tibbits also receives grant funding from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Aladdin’s Luck” runs June 9, 10, 16, and 17at 10am. It is the first show of the Popcorn Theatre season, with a great lineup following: Doug Scheer’s “Wacky Science,” “Once Upon a Princess Storytime & Songs,” “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and the animated film, Disney’s “Encanto.” All Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presentations are Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and run through August 5. Patrons will be treated to free popcorn and juice at intermission. Popcorn is donated by Ed Lake, with juice donated by McDonalds: The Maynard Organization.
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 at Tibbits.org, by calling 517-278-6029, or in-person at the Tibbits Box Office inside the theatre at 14 S. Hanchett St 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.” 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 on June 30, July 1, and July 8 and a 2pm performance on July 5 in addition to evening performances June 29, July 6, 7, and 8. Ticket prices range from $20 to $43 with special Tibbits member, child, and group rates available.
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 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.
Coldwater, MI – A world of moonlight,
magic and romance combine in the musical “The Fantasticks,” when Tibbits Summer
Theatre continues its professional summer theatre season June 30- July 9 at The
Ponds of Coldwater.
“The
Fantasticks” is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two
fathers who try to keep them apart. It’s the longest-running musical in the
world and with good reason: Its poetry, passion, playfulness and pathos combine
to create a comic and wistful romantic fable about love that grows with each
new season. In this moving tale, young lovers who have become disillusioned discover
a more mature, meaningful love. The story is punctuated by a bountiful series
of catchy, memorable songs, like “Try to Remember,” which have become classics.
According
to Tibbits Artistic Director Peter Riopelle, “This
show blends together all of the vital characteristics that make up a truly
great musical: A romantic, Romeo and Juliet type coming-of-age story, and a
lush, timeless musical score, combined with huge doses of passion, poetry and
great comedy to boot!” On the outdoor location, he says, “The show
works best in an intimate setting, and I felt it would be absolutely perfect
for our venue at the Ponds: A thrilling, wistful and gorgeous evening of
romance and fun out under the stars…”
Tibbits Summer Theatre continues its 2021 season at The Ponds of Coldwater with “The Fantasticks,” the longest-running musical in the world. Last year Tibbits performed its summer season as staged readers theatre at The Ponds, including the show, “It Started With Eve.”
Tibbits Summer Theatre will feature a core group of professional company members from across the United States. “The Fantasticks” will include Max Gonzalez as El Gallo and Brooke Jackson as Luisa. They will be joined onstage by other veteran Tibbits actors Liz Davis, Michael Motkowski, Matt Scott, Chad Tallon, and newcomer Nile Birch. The production will be directed by Peter Riopelle with music direction by Wayman Ezell. It will feature lighting design by Catie Blencowe, set design by Stephanie Burdick and Peter Riopelle, costume design by Dusti Donbrock, and sound design by Henry Sendek. Lexa Walker leads the technicians as technical director with Rachel Marengere as stage manager, and Josh Rockwell, Scott Pauley, and Leon Kriser rounding out the technical staff.
“The Fantasticks,” along with the rest
of the 2021 TST Season, is presented through the generous sponsorship support
of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.;
Parrish Excavating, Inc.; and Frederick Family Dental. Additional sponsors include
Coldwater Orthodontics & Aligner Center; Dr. Jon & Seibra Herbener; The
Bushouse Family; ASAMA Coldwater
Manufacturing; Coldwater Exchange Club; Matthew C. Christopher, DDS; Great
Lakes Chiropractic; Honor Credit Union; and Vested Risk Strategies. Additional
funding is provided by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets for “The Fantasticks” are $28
(including fees) for all seats, with discounts available to Tibbits members.
Performances will run June 30, July 2, 6, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and July 1 and 7 at
2pm. Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org, at the Tibbits admin office
at 93 W. Chicago St. in Coldwater 9 am to 5 pm weekdays or by calling
517-278-6029.
Other shows
in the 2021 season, which runs from now until August 6, include the witty and
charming musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and the heartwarming play,
“On Golden Pond.” All summer theatre performances will be held at the beautiful
outdoor event pavilion nestled among 30 acres of lush landscaping at The Ponds
of Coldwater, just minutes from the historic Tibbits Opera House in downtown
Coldwater. Golf carts are provided to transport guests who need assistance from
the parking lot to the pavilion. “The Fantasticks”is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com.
Coldwater, MI – Tibbits Summer Theatre will open
its 58th consecutive season of professional performances on June 16
with a fun and elegant musical theatre revue, “The Best of Broadway” at The
Ponds of Coldwater.
Last summer while the historic opera house
remained shut down due to the pandemic, Tibbits became one of the few theatres in
the country to produce a summer theatre season. This year, amid continued
uncertainty, presenting outdoors at The Ponds became a certainty from which the
theatre could guarantee the best possible season.
In this opening show, professional actors will
showcase the greatest hits from Broadway—melodies that are guaranteed to have
audiences humming and tapping their toes to the most memorable moments in
musicals throughout the ages! With a variety of solos, duets, and ensemble
pieces, the performance will showcase selections from classic favorites like “Showboat,”
“Hair,” and “Phantom of the Opera,” along with new pieces from “Hamilton,”
“Waitress” and “Dear Evan Hansen.”
This original show is conceived by Tibbits
Artistic Director Peter Riopelle and written and compiled by director Charles Burr and musical director Matthew
Everingham. Burr and Everingham also collaborated last year to create “Sing
Happy,” “A Popped Potpourri,” and “When Radio Was King.”
While Burr has a long list of revues and
collaboration on his resume, the process for “The Best of Broadway” was his
first long distance creation. Burr explained, “It began in March with weekly
phone meetings to Matthew in New York to create a balanced show that flows
seamlessly in (mostly) chronological order. The difference in our ages [40
years] helps create a more comprehensive show. The songs we’ve chosen are great
for the performers we have as well as for honoring the best of Broadway.”
Tibbits Summer
Theatre will feature a core group of professional company members from across
the United States. “The Best of Broadway” will include veteran Tibbits actors Stephanie
Burdick, Liz Davis, Max Gonzalez, Brooke Jackson, and Michael Motkowski along
with newcomer Nile Birch. The production will be directed by Charles Burr with music direction and music arrangement by Matthew
Everingham. It will feature lighting design by Catie Bencowe, set design by Stephanie
Burdick and Peter Riopelle, costume design by Dusti Donbrock, and sound design
by Henry Sendek. Lexa Walker leads the technicians as technical director with
Rachel Marengere as stage manager, and Josh Rockwell, Scott Pauley, and Leon
Kriser rounding out the technical staff.
In August 2020, Tibbits Summer Theatre closed the final show of the most unique and challenging season in its history. Tibbits Summer Theatre will return to The Ponds of Coldwater for its 2021 season, which will kick off on June 16 with “The Best of Broadway,” a musical revue featuring well-known songs from “Showboat” to “Phantom” to “Hamilton” and everything in between.
“The Best of Broadway,” along with the rest of
the 2021 TST Season, is presented through the generous sponsorship support of
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.; Parrish
Excavating, Inc.; and Frederick Family Dental. Additional sponsors include
Coldwater Orthodontics & Aligner Center; Dr. Jon & Seibra Herbener; The
Bushouse Family; ASAMA Coldwater
Manufacturing; Coldwater Exchange Club; Matthew C. Christopher, DDS; Great
Lakes Chiropractic; Honor Credit Union; and Vested Risk Strategies. Additional
funding is provided by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets for “The Best of Broadway” are $28
(including fees) for all seats, with discounts available to Tibbits members.
Performances will run June 16, 18, 22, 24 and 25 at 7:30pm and June 17 and 23
at 2pm. Tickets are
available online at Tibbits.org, at the Tibbits admin office at 93 W. Chicago
St. in Coldwater 9 am to 5 pm weekdays or by calling 517-278-6029.
All summer theatre performances
will be held at the beautiful outdoor event pavilion nestled among 30 acres of
lush landscaping at The Ponds of Coldwater, just minutes from the historic Tibbits
Opera House in downtown Coldwater. Golf carts are provided to transport guests
who need assistance from the parking lot to the pavilion. Please note that
Tibbits will follow COVID guidelines at the time performances take place. This
may still include universal masking while entering and moving throughout the
venue as well as social distancing. For more information call or visit
Tibbits.org.
COLDWATER – Area
students will experience live theatre and storytelling as Tibbits presents its school
programming series this spring with four different shows at the historic
theatre.
Students stand with Reg Pettibone after a performance for Tibbits’ 2019 school programming. 2020 school programming includes ““Life and Times of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” “Frog & Toad,” “Romeo & Juliet” and “Coding to the Moon.”
Asama
Coldwater Manufacturing has teamed with Tibbits to help the theatre present this
series, which will begin with “Life and Times of Harriet Tubman and the Underground
Railroad” on April 29 at 9:30am and 12:45pm. Storyteller Rosie Chapman brings
Harriet Tubman to life as she tells the life of the famous conductor on the
Underground Railroad. She involves the audience in an unforgettable experience
as she traces Mrs. Tubman’s life from childhood through adulthood.
On May
12 and 13, Wild Swan Theater will delight elementary school audiences with “Frog
& Toad,” a play featuring two of Arnold Lobel’s most beloved characters,
Frog and Toad. This tale of friendship will take place at 9:30am and 12:30pm
each day.
Next,
Michigan Shakespeare Festival presents “Romeo and Juliet” on May 19 at 9am and
12pm. This Shakespearean tragedy of feuding families and forbidden love is the
perfect compliment to any high school curriculum.
According
to Tibbits Director of Operations Stephanie Burdick, “The arts have always been
a great way to compliment the lessons of the classroom—and this play was meant
to be seen, not just read. It’s perfect for students.”
Wild
Swan Theatre will conclude the series with their gripping drama of the Apollo
space mission, “Coding to the Moon” on May 21 at 9:30am and 12:30pm. This
production for middle and junior high students celebrates the life and work of
mathematician and computer scientist Margaret Hamilton whose brilliant work as
a young scientist broke new ground as she led the team that navigated the
Apollo missions to the moon.
The
program is also funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural
Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council. The cost is $2 per person for all
performances except “Romeo & Juliet”, with $5 per person for that
performance.
More
information can be found at Tibbits.org.
To make a reservation for your school or homeschool group, please call
Tibbits at 517.278.6029. Arrangements should be made in advance as some
performances fill up. All performances will be held at the historic Tibbits
Opera House at 14 S. Hanchett St. in Coldwater, MI.
