Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: 

TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy) is KOAA’s long-time-#1-ranked theatre in town and one of the top five places in all of Rochester to bring kids. If you've ever been to a TYKEs show over the past 21 seasons, you know how warm and welcoming their theatre is (and how delicious the chocolate chip cookies are!). Best of all, TYKEs' shows are top-notch, featuring impressively talented adult professional actors who bring children's books alive on stage in a magical, endearing way.

You can also enter our KOAA giveaway by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Free tickets. No beans required." for the chance to win four free tickets. (If you purchase tickets and end up being the giveaway winner, rest assured TYKEs will provide a full refund, so don't hesitate to order now while seats are still available!)

Written and illustrated by bestselling author David Shannon, A Bad Case of Stripes has delighted young readers with its wildly inventive illustrations and playful exploration of peer pressure and self-acceptance. The story follows Camilla as she transforms into increasingly bizarre patterns and shapes— including stripes —while doctors, experts, and onlookers attempt to “cure” her mysterious condition. In the end, the simple act of being honest about what she truly likes proves to be the cure, reminding us that embracing your true colors is the key to happiness.

“Kids immediately relate to Camilla’s dilemma,” says my friend and TYKEs' founder Freyda Schneider. “Everyone knows what it feels like to worry about what other people think. This musical turns that universal childhood experience into something joyful, funny, and incredibly colorful while delivering a powerful message about being true to yourself.”

Sponsored by Wegmans, A Bad Case of Stripes continues TYKEs’ mission of bringing great children’s literature to life on stage. For more details on TYKEs, including information on their KidStage summer theatre camp, visit tykestheatre.org.

Reserve your tickets today for a colorful reminder that there's nothing better than being yourself!

Warmly,

Debra Ross
Publisher,  KidsOutAndAbout.com

Photos by Lou Schneider.

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