TYKEs
(Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)
TYKEs' Dazzling 2022–23 Season!
Mask Notice
Please note that certain performances require masks for all audience members ages 2+.
These dates are noted here, as well as on each event’s page.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
April 15–23, 2023
Book, script and lyrics by Mo Willems.
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.
A high-energy rock ‘n’ roll parable with a powerful message! The hit children’s book by award-winning author Mo Willems bursts on stage to explore what can happen when we have the courage to be ourselves. Wilbur and all his fellow naked mole rats have always been, well…naked. Wondering what other possibilities are out there, Wilbur discovers a love for clothing. When word of his new passion turns his community upside down, he proves there’s no need to be just like everyone else. Ages 3+
KidStage Summer Theater
A fabulous month of theatre for kids entering 3rd to 6th grade!
July 31 – August 4
A week chock full of the best improvisational theatre games and exercises on the planet for 100% pure fun!
August 7 – 18 (two-week session)
We’ll rehearse and perform the hilarious play Superheroes Unite! for friends and family on August 17 and an encore show during camp on August 18.
August 21 – 25
Campers cooperate to brainstorm clever ideas as we write and perform our own original play!
Meet Alyssa Blodgett
Alyssa leads our program this summer, sharing her 20 years of acting experience. A California actor with dual degrees in both Music and in Theatre, you might recognize her from her stint on Brooklyn 99 – and our school-age program!
For more information, contact Freyda at tykes@jccrochester.org.
Gift Cards Available
Give the gift of theatre this holiday season!
Choose our own amount, send via e-mail or print yourself, or contact us for a personalized gift certificate.
About TYKEs
For the past decade, TYKEs is honored to rank as the #1 children’s theatre and one of the top places in town to bring kids.
Now entering its 18th season, TYKEs captivates families with beloved plays and musicals brought alive on stage by adult professional actors.
TYKEs strives to inspire an appreciation of the arts, literary awareness, and social skills while teaching key life lessons.
Performances, school field trips, after-school classes and summer camp take place in the warm, welcoming Hart Theatre at the JCC in Brighton.
Auditions
There are no upcoming auditions at this time.
Covid-19
Masks required for select performances for all audience members ages 2+
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Saturday, November 12, 11am
Sunday, November 20, 11am
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Sunday, January 22, 11am
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Saturday, April 15, 11am
Sunday, April 23, 11am
Proof of vaccination is not required to attend any TYKEs performances.
All TYKEs performers and backstage crew are required to be vaccinated.
History
TYKEs has been entertaining audiences for 16 years!
Group Sales
Come enjoy your birthday party, scouting event or family get-together at TYKEs! We welcome groups of all sizes.
Groups of 10 or more save $1 per ticket with promo code GROUP10
Groups of 20 or more save $2 per ticket with promo code GROUP20
Enter codes after selecting your show time from the calendar, before clidking “select seats from map.”
Contact us with any questions!
School Groups
School performance tickets are $7 each and a study guide will be included for discussion!
Field trip shows are available at 10am (and 12:30pm upon request) at the JCC on the following dates:
• Llama Llama – November 17 & 18
• Magic School Bus – January 20 (SOLD OUT)
• Naked Mole Rat – April 20 & 21
Contact us to book your show.
Volunteer
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, including backstage, front of house, and ushers, contact us.
Contact Us
Freyda Schneider, Director of TYKEs, Theatre Young Kids Enjoy
Marc Cataldi, Administrative Assistant
Crafted from the actual testimonies of Rochester-based Holocaust Survivors, CenterStage Theatre and the Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester commissioned this new play to put a human face on this important time in history. A cautionary tale on the risks of normalized hate, this inspirational and uplifting play ensures that the voices of our Survivors will never be silenced.
SURVIVORS is available for tours to middle schools, high schools, colleges, and community organizations.
The play is also available for licensing.
TYKEs is a proud member of TheatreROCS.