TYKEs
(Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)
The Perfect Dog
March 9–17, 2024
Music and Lyrics by David Abbinanti
Book by Jill Abbinanti-Burke
Inspired by the book The Perfect Dog by John O’Hurley
Sam, a twelve-year-old perfectionist, is searching for a flawless dog to enter in the town’s dog contest. Unable to find a canine that measures up, Sam must resort to training the family dog Max, who is more interested in chasing balls than obeying commands. In the end, Sam and Max learn that there is no such thing as perfect, but there is such a thing as being perfect for each other. Humans of all ages will love this hilarious and heartwarming musical about perfectionism, friendship and acceptance of others. Ages 4+
Run time: About 1 hour, plus a 15-minute intermission
Saturday, March 9, 11am
Saturday, March 9. 2pm
Sunday, March 10, 2pm
Saturday, March 16, 11am
Saturday, March 16, 2pm
Sunday, March 17, 11am
Sunday, March 17, 2pm
Reserved Seats
JCC Member: $18
Non-Member: $20
Our flexible program allows campers to be with us for any portion of the month for a seamless fit into your summer plans! Plus…daily swimming in our indoor heated pool, rain or shine!
For more information, contact Freyda at tykes@jccrochester.org.
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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.
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.
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Auditions
Covid-19
Proof of vaccination is not required to attend any TYKEs performances. Masks not required at this time.
We encourage you and your family to stay home if anyone is feeling sick! Contact the box office to exchange your tickets to another date.
All TYKEs performers and backstage crew are required to be vaccinated.
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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History
TYKEs has been entertaining audiences for 19 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 on the following dates:
• Giraffes Can’t Dance – October 18, 19, + 20, 2023
• Dot Dot Dot – January 26, 2024
• The Perfect Dog – March 13, 14 + 15, 2024
For details, study guides and discounted ticket rates, call Freyda Schneider at 585.461.2000 ext. 269 or email tykes@jccrochester.org.
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.
2024 KidStage Summer Theater
A fabulous month of theatre for kids entering 3rd to 6th grade!
CSN: Back by popular demand!
July 29–August 2
KidStage campers invent their own quirky, wacky summer toys and foods, then film TV commercial spoofs extolling their clever benefits on CSN (our Camp Shopping Network). The sky’s the limit to our campers’ creativity!
Starring…YOU!
August 5–16 (two-week session)
We’ll rehearse and perform a fabulous play for friends and family on August 15 and an encore show for the whole camp on August 16.
Once Upon a Punchline
August 19–23
One of our most popular KidStage programs returns for another summer! Campers work together to brainstorm crazy, fun ideas as they create their own originally comical fractured fairy tale.
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.