Tibbits Opera House

Following our successful Tibbits Popcorn Theatre show Pinocchio, The Frog Prince, will open Friday July 6th at 10am, and will run also July 7th, 13th and 14th. 

Returning to Tibbits this year for her second "wonderful" season, as she put it, Katherine Lozon, will be playing the evil Snake Queen in The Frog Prince, and says she loves the "fun" of children's theatre.

When asked why she wanted to return to Tibbits, she stated that this was her first professional job out of school, and the environment here at Tibbits was so respectful and encouraging.  She likes how Tibbits is "family oriented" amongst its staff, with everyone from tech to actors working as a team.  Katherine also likes how fast paced the work at Tibbits is, for example, a Popcorn Theatre show rehearses for one week before opening for an audience.

Katherine is originally from Floyd Knobs, IN and holds a BA in Theatre and Dance from Ball State University.  She got her start in theatre, following in her sister's footsteps, as something fun they could do together.  When she was in 8th grade, their high school did Les Miserables, they needed kids for the show and Katherine's sister was also in the production.  So Katherine got to start performing at her high school a year early and continued throughout her time at Providence High School. 

Katherine started dancing at age 6, after being in gymnastics since she was 3.  Her gymnastics teacher told her parents she wasn't very stiff, and that dance may suit her better.  Well, Katherine took to dance quite well.  Since graduating from Ball State, Katherine has been teaching dance at a dance academy in South Bend, where she was also a part of their dance company, specializing in Jazz and Contemporary Dance.  Now Katherine plans to move to Florida, is creating her ties to that theatre community, and aspires to work for Disney in the near future. 

Some dream roles of Katherine's are Bombalurina in Cats (with the original choreography), Mimi in Rent, Elle in Legally Blonde and just about any role in Hair.  When asked what advice she would give aspiring young actors she said, "Don't take no for an answer, your time will come, just be patient.  It is not an if, it is a when."

Another second year returning crew member at Tibbits, our Props Assistant, and Props Master for the Popcorn shows, Graham Rowe-Bultnick.  Graham is a local resident, born and raised in Coldwater, and is a great asset to the theatre.  Graham helps to guide a new Props Master around town, considering where to go in order to gather things, or borrow props needed for the shows.  Graham's job makes it a lot easier for someone new in town to get lent things for the theatre, especially if they are accompanied by someone, like Graham, which most people in town know personally.

Graham just graduated from high school this year and will attend Lake Superior State University in Sault Sainte Marie this fall.  He is majoring in Fishing and Wildlife Management but hopes to minor in Theatre as well.  Graham started helping as a grip for the Popcorn Shows at Tibbits 2 years ago during Goldilocks and the Three Bears, he also helped with load in and load out of sets that year as well.

Graham's advice for young people who want to enter the technical field of theatre, whether in Props or other specialties, is to work on their organization skills, this is what will get things done.  He also stressed that by lending a hand when needed, and by building a reputation of trustworthyness, these qualities will help you be the one who gets the job.

Graham has been highlighted in the paper often here in Coldwater for his running acheivements.  He has just finished his second half marathon and has completed a full marathon in the past as well.  He believes Charlotte's Web will be his greatest challenge of the Popcorn season with designing and building the handmade spider webs, but enjoys the challenge and looks forward to the rest of the season.

We hope to see you all at our next Popcorn Show, The Frog Prince, playing July 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th. 

See you at the show!!!