Tibbits Young Audiences, comprised of local students in fourth through eighth grades, presents the spring production of “Hairy Tale Rock." Performances will be held on March 13-14, 2026 at 7 pm and March 15, 2026 at 2 pm 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.
“Hairy Tale Rock” is 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.
The “Hairy Tale Rock” cast features Bethannie Niedzwiecki as Narrator One, Maddy Findley-Kyser as Narrator Two, Libbie Mello as Ernestine, Margaret Ferry as Ida, Ben Case as Elton, David Allen as Burt, Warren Duff as Lou the UPS Guy, Eliza Koyl as Witch, Gemma Leson as the Evil Queen, Marlee Clemens as Fairy Godmother, Bernadette Smith as Big Bad Wolf, Claire Smith as Luisa, Paul Guthrie as Antonio, Mylah Rust as Paprika, Sydney Lawrence as Rapunzel, Elliott Wright as Bill, Tia Obare as Gloria, Lincoln Earles as Andrew, Jack Steele as King Edwin, Brooklyn Elkins as Queen Edwina, Micah Closson as Prince Rupert, and Aston Zuzga as Princess Iphigenia.
The Jester Chorus, Country Chorus, and Bobbie Sox Chorus features Shelby Allen, Lilly Durnford, Addison Gates, Evie Littley, Leigha Moyer, Mila Obare, Charlotte Simonds, Percy Smith, Quinn Thornton, and Jasper Towers.
The Latin Chorus and Calypso Chorus features Riley Dils, Alyvia Govier, Lilah LaFountain, Linc LaFountain, Nikaylin Prusakiewicz, Ava Toth, Natalynn Townsend, Zavior Tracy, and Riley Vandenhout.
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, call 517-278-6029, or visit Tibbits.org. Performances will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, March 13-14 at 7 pm and March 15 at 2 pm.
