TYKEs' Dazzling 2026–27 Season!
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
November 5–8, 2026
Lights. Camera. Canines! Forget everything you think you know about dog acts. The Canine Stars is a high-energy theatrical spectacular starring some of the world’s most talented canine athletes — all rescue or adopted dogs. Get ready for freestyle dancing, jaw-dropping disc tricks, high-flying jumps, and the world’s only ball pit for dogs! It’s big-time entertainment with a big-hearted message: every dog deserves a chance to shine. And while these dogs may be stars, they’re family pets first, performers second. Their trainers use positive-reinforcement methods and industry-leading safety equipment, and the organization is USDA licensed and committed to strict animal-welfare standards. Best of all, these stars don’t disappear backstage after the final curtain. Meet them, pet them, and snap a photo together! Come for the wows. Stay for the woofs. Leave inspired.
Click here for a short preview of the show!
All ages
Presented by The Canine Stars, Inc.
Disney & Pixar’s
Finding Nemo
A 60-Minute Family Musical
January 16–24, 2027
Dive into the big blue world with this family-friendly musical adventure! Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical is a brand new on-stage version of the beloved 2003 Pixar film, featuring a fantastic score from award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco). Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his child Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and begins an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters including optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Ages 3+
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Sweet and Sour: A Pickle of a Musical
April 10–18, 2027
Join us at TYKEs for the dill-lightful world premiere of Sweet & Sour: A Pickle of a Musical! Written and composed by TYKEs’ own artistic team in collaboration with local author Brian Yanish, the story of two neighboring pickles with very different world views offers a hilarious masterclass in creative problem solving. Incredible music and hysterically funny antics will have audiences howling with laughter as these two endearing characters find themselves in a bit of a pickle but ultimately find common ground and forge a lasting friendship.
Ages 3+
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yanish, Jim Schmitt and Debbie Schmitt, Music by Jim Schmitt
Adapted from the book by Brian Yanish, illustrated by Stacy Ebert
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Missoula Children’s Theatre presents
The Little Mermaid
December 7–12, 2026
Deep beneath the salty waves of the Sassafras Sea lives Celia, a Little Mermaid with a big love for music. Along with her three sisters, Celia is allowed one very special visit to the World Above on her sixteenth birthday — just enough time to discover what life on dry land is really like. But the World Above is full of surprises — ferocious dragons, advancing armies, and, of course, a handsome and resourceful Prince Charming! This fresh, funny take on the age-old tale is packed with great music, unexpected twists, colorful characters for boys and girls, and plenty of laughs. And there’s more than one way to enjoy the magic! Performed by local school-age children, you can experience the magic from your seat — or from the stage!
Click here for full details on registering your child for an on-stage role.
Classes
Whooo-Dunit?
Tuesdays, October 13 to November 17
5 to 6pm
Second grade and up
Instructor: Lizzi Lou
Calling all young actors (and detectives!). In this playful fall-themed drama class, aspiring thespians will explore colorful characters, silly suspects, and mysterious clues. Students will work together to rehearse an original mystery and bring it to life in a special performance for family and friends at 6pm on the last day of class!
In this original script written just for our students, something strange is happening in the forest… Fall is disappearing! Detective Whooo is on the case, but with colorful suspects and clues around every corner, solving this mystery may be trickier than it seems. Can the detective crack the case before Fall disappears for good?
$175
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About TYKEs
TYKEs is honored to rank as the #1 children’s theatre, one of the TOP 10 favorite places in town to bring kids.
Now in its 22nd 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 KidStage summer theatre camp take place in the warm, welcoming – and newly renovated — Hart Theater at the JCC in Brighton.
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TYKEs KidStage at the JCC
A fabulous month of theatre for kids entering 3rd to 6th grade!
KidStage campers sing, dance, act, imagine and collaborate to create exuberant on-stage performances. It’s the best of both worlds: theater experience at Rochester’s #1 ranked children’s theatre PLUS fun in the sun including daily swimming and outdoor games. KidStage offers your budding thespian individual attention from our team of professionals, bolstering self-esteem, confidence and individual expression in a fun and nurturing environment.
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TYKEs has been entertaining audiences for 22 years!
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School Groups
School performance tickets are $9 each and a study guide will be included for discussion!
School field trip shows are scheduled on these dates; additional dates available upon request
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show – November 5 and 6
Finding Nemo – January 21 and 22
Sweet & Sour – April 15 and 16
Email fschneider@jccrochester.org to reserve your visit! Study guides supplied in advance.
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
Elaina Bachmann, Box Office, Patron Services Coordinator
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.