Tibbits Young Audiences invites students in fourth through eighth grades to audition for the spring production of “Hairy Tale Rock." Auditions will be held on December 8 and 9 at 5:00 p.m. at Tibbits Opera House, at 14 S. Hanchett Street, in Coldwater.

In “Hairy Tale Rock,” audiences encounter a variety of characters that put a hilarious twist on well-known fairy tales. These include a poor peasant family, a bratty prince and princess in exile, a long-haired brother and sister stuck in a tower, and a whole lot more. The proceedings are overseen by a Fairy Tale Committee helmed by a Big Bad Wolf and a bumbling Fairy Godmother, and the result is a show that will leave you laughing, as everyone gets an opportunity to learn the meaning of true love and sacrifice before the curtain falls.

Auditions will take place on stage at Tibbits Opera House. Each student is required to attend only once, and should come prepared with a current, non-returnable photo, a completed audition form (available at Tibbits.org), and be accompanied by one parent or guardian. During the audition, students will be asked to introduce themselves from the stage, read parts from the script, sing a familiar children’s song and do some simple dance moves.

“Hairy Tale Rock” 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 cultivate 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. Through participation in these shows, they gain valuable insight into teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts.

For more information about auditions, call 517-278-6029, or visit Tibbits.org. Performances will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, March 13-14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and March 15 at 2:00 p.m.