Opera meets fairytale in this hilarious and tuneful twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears! The Miller Center for the Arts proudly presents Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears, generously supported by the Bruce & Renee Dietrich Endowment for the Arts, Steak-umm!, the Stabler Foundation, and the Reading Musical Foundation. This production is a collaboration between Berks Opera Company, the Miller Center for the Arts, and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.
This heartwarming production weaves music from operas by W. A. Mozart and Jacques Offenbach into a fast-paced, family-friendly story filled with humor, memorable melodies, and lively characters. With singing bears, a curious young heroine, and plenty of musical surprises, Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears introduces audiences to the joy of opera in an accessible and entertaining way, while reinforcing timeless lessons about honesty, respect, and working together in harmony.
Goldie B. Locks loves bugs, especially butterflies, and when she chases one into the woods, she forgets her promise to stay close to home and becomes lost. Her adventure echoes the classic Goldilocks tale, but with a twist—she meets the bears right away, including a young bear named Peek, who tells her about a mysterious intruder who ate his soup. Goldie soon realizes she is to blame and must choose between hiding the truth or admitting her mistake. In the end, she learns that honesty is the best choice, and the bear family helps her return home, leaving Goldie determined to always tell the truth and seek help from a trusted adult when she needs it. Join us for this delightful blend of music, humor, and operatic fun that will entertain audiences of all ages.
This production is directed by Joel Gori with musical direction by Tammy Black. The cast includes Maya Burdick as Goldie B. Locks, who also created the original artwork for the production, Connor McLaughlin as Papa Bear, Myleigh Snyder as Mama Bear and Orin Strunk as Peek Bear. Accompanist is Jimmy Damore, Lauren Farrell is stage manager, Brianna Beidler is the Costume Designer and Tyler Reppert is Scenic Designer.
WHEN: February 20 at 6:00 PM; February 21 at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
WHERE: The Miller Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
TICKETS: $15 for adults; $5 for children. Visit millercenter.racc.edu to purchase.
✨ Bonus for families! Yocum has generously shared a promo code for a FREE child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Use code: FreeKid26
Following the Friday, February 20 performance, audiences are invited to stay for a Dessert Reception featuring:
● Photo opportunities with the cast*
● A cupcake decorating station—make your own mini bear cupcake, thanks to the support
of Redner’s Markets
● A coloring station and make-and-take activity for young artists*
● Hot chocolate and other sweet treats
*Also available following performances on Saturday, February 21.
