The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fair(l)y (stoopid) Tales will be presented by the Dallas Children's Theater at Penn State's Eisenhower Auditorium on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The play is based on a children's book, written by Jon Scieszka, that twists the plots of 10 children's stories. Each tale begins as usual, but the endings are much different.

Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling when, in reality, the table of contents is falling on him.

In the story of the Ugly Duckling, the duckling doesn't end up as a beautiful swan, but instead grows into an ugly duck.

The little red hen draws attention to the ISBN label on the book and is soon after eaten by the giant who lives at the top of the beanstalk.

By incorporating the 10 tales into one, Scieszka develops a witty story.

The Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) adapted this story into a theatrical performance mainly targeted at children.

Sally Fiorello, who is the producer and tour director for the DCT, said that the group will take The Stinky Cheese Man show all over the country.

"We are a national touring company," Fiorello said. "Penn State asked us to come to their venue."

Fiorello describes the show as entertaining for children and adults.

"The play pretty much follows the book," Fiorello said. "It is a parody of fairy tales, and audiences have loved it. It's a very funny show."

Some Penn State students remember the story because they read The Stinky Cheese Man as children.

Joe Dollinger (freshman-business) said he read the book often back in his elementary school days.

"As a child, I obviously read all of the fairy tales that Mother Goose ever wrote," Dollinger said. "I had the big book of fairy tales. Then came the day when I saw in the monthly book order The Stinky Cheese Man. From that day on, I have loved this book. It doesn't need a happy ending because it truly is an inspiring collection of tales."

Pam Jenkins (freshman-communications) agreed with Dollinger.

"[The Stinky Cheese Man] was one of my favorites back in my elementary school days," Jenkins said.

Dan Kolakowski (freshman-business) said he read the book more than any other when he was younger.

"The Stinky Cheese Man was an amazing book," said Kolakowski. "It was definitely on of my favorites."

Laura Sullivan, Center for the Performing Arts spokeswoman, said that there will be activities for children, including games and crafts, held before the performance of The Stinky Cheese Man, beginning around 1 p.m. Sunday.

"We are very much looking forward to The Dallas Children's Theater's presentation of The Stinky Cheese Man," Sullivan said.