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Theatre Season: 2025-2026

The Reluctant Dragon

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - Sat, Feb 14, 2026

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Synopsis

When a curious boy discovers a poetry-loving dragon in the hills, he’s surprised to find not a fearsome monster, but a gentle, misunderstood soul. As the village prepares for a battle, the boy must help others see the truth behind their assumptions—and protect a life others are too quick to throw away.

Charming, funny, and full of warmth, The Reluctant Dragon reminds us that every life matters, and that compassion often reveals what fear tries to hide.

Production Leadership

Dylan Sauder

Director

Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater...

Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater classes, in addition to music directing and choreographing several elementary and middle school musicals.
When not teaching, Dylan enjoys performing, especially on-stage in musical theater productions and singing in any number of genres. In his free time, he enjoys being outside in nature, spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling. He is so excited to create and explore with the elementary singers of TCHA this school year!

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