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Monday 5am - 9:30pm Tuesday 5am - 9:30pm Wednesday 5am - 9:30pm Thursday 5am - 9:30pm Friday 5am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 8pm Sunday 8am - 8pm

TYKEs - Theatre Young Kids Enjoy

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TYKEs - Theatre Young Kids Enjoy

At TYKEs, we promise you the most spectacular children’s theatre in town, a warm and child-friendly experience!

05/31/2026

Join our wonderful and talented friends at the Draper Center for their children's ballet on Friday June 5th at 6:30pm and Saturday June 6th at 2:00pm at the Mercy High School Auditorium, 1437 Blossom Road. Performed by nearly 70 Draper youth dancers! Tickets:
https://thetimothymdrapercenterfordanceeducation.thundertix.com/events/257889

05/25/2026

We adore performing for our loyal, exuberant audience! Please take a moment to VOTE in this year's survey, and help TYKEs win best family-friendly attraction in town, best performing arts organization and best arts education! And please also vote for the JCC too — you can pick your top three places!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026

04/19/2026

The laughing, dancing and singing will be contagious at today's final day of TYKEs' A BAD CASE OF STRIPES! Last call – 11am and 2pm today: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/

04/18/2026

Sunday (4/19) is your last chance to catch A BAD CASE OF STRIPES at TYKEs! Matinees at 11am and 2pm. Wanna WIN FOUR FREE tickets for tomorrow's show? Be the first to answer this TRIVIA question correctly: STRIPES author/illustrator David Shannon also illustrated the book for a fabulous show TYKEs performed back in 2013. What was that show? Type your answer in the comments. Tickets: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/

04/17/2026

Last chance to catch A BAD CASE OF STRIPES - this Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 2pm. According to a student at our very full school show yesterday, "I clapped so hard my hands hurt! It was AMAZING!" Come see for yourself! Tickets: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/
Sneak peek: https://youtu.be/9QjsO4rmDEQ

04/15/2026

Nearly 4,000 school kids will join us for TYKEs' smash-hit new musical A BAD CASE OF STRIPES! Our final weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 at 11am and 2pm. Grab your tickets today while you still can! Based on the world-famous book by David Shannon! Tickets: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/

04/12/2026

Grab your tickets now to TYKEs' opening weekend of A Bad Case of Stripes -- 2pm matinee today! Tickets at https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/
Based on the famous, multi-award-winning children's book by David Shannon, this musical will MAKE YOU HAPPY! (that's a song in the show, and we promise you'll LOVE it!).

04/11/2026

New cover photo by Lou Schneider, taken at A Bad Case of Stripes rehearsal! :-)

12/23/2025

Give the gift of theatre! TYKEs' world-premiere production of the long-awaited ARE YOU MY MOTHER? opens January 17 for two weeks only! Tickets: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/ Based on P.D. Eastman's beloved story -- one of the top 100 books of all time!

12/10/2025

REMINDER: Auditions are this Sunday, December 14 at 10am (sharp) at the JCC for TYKEs' musical A Bad Case of Stripes.
• PAID roles for ADULT actors of any gender, ethnicity, body type, and age. Performers receive $75 per performance (minimum of 19 shows, $1425), free meals on two-show days, and a free JCC membership.
• Eight actors play multiple roles.
• Directed by Stephanie Roosa, choreography by Rory Cushman, music direction by Jim Schmitt.
• Rehearsals begin February 19; matinee performances April 10 through 20 including weekday performances. No rehearsals on Fridays or Saturdays. Sides and complete rehearsal/performance schedule available in advance upon request.
• Please come prepared with at least 16 bars of an up-tempo song appropriate for children’s theatre (accompanist provided) and wear especially comfortable, casual clothes/shoes appropriate for dancing and movement. Important: please bring a complete list of any conflicts. More info: https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/tykes/tykes-auditions/

Address

1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY
14618

Opening Hours

Monday	5am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	5am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	5am - 9:30pm
Thursday	5am - 9:30pm
Friday	5am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+15854612000

Website

http://tykestheatre.org/

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