No Refund Theatre (NRT) usually caters to a college-aged crowd, but this weekend the focus is appropriately on kids.

The student actors will present two adaptations of popular children's stories Saturday as a contribution to the efforts of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon.

The six-member cast will perform at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday in 111 Forum and play multiple roles in their presentations of The Frog Prince, Continued and The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, both of which were written by renowned children's author Jon Scieszka.

The Frog Prince, Continued, which will be performed first, picks up where the traditional "Frog Prince" story leaves off. Finally in human form, the prince finds he was happy the way he was and goes on a quest to return to his amphibian self.

The Stinky Cheese Man is a Caldecott Honor-winning compilation of parodies of traditional fairy tales. Narrated by Jack of "Jack and the Beanstalk" fame, cast members will act out new versions of old standbys such as the "Princess and the Bowling Ball" and "Little Red Running Shorts."

Director Jess Carter (senior-English and Spanish) adapted both stories for the stage and describes the books, published in the early 1990s, as "classics" for children.

Carter also hopes the show attracts Thon families, elementary school-aged children and students reconnecting with popular tales from their youth.

All NRT shows are free of charge, but donations to the show will go to the Four Diamonds Fund, said NRT Thon Chair Katie Buccaro (junior-communication arts and sciences). In addition to the donations from the show, NRT raised money for Thon by canning. They also sponsored a Thon child and will have two dancers participate this year.

Carter said the Forum's proximity to the Bryce Jordan Center and the overall theme of the show makes it an option for Thon children and families.

Members of the cast say the show's entire utilization of the lecture hall, including the walls, aisles and hallway, will encourage audience participation. A backdrop of a large, open storybook will be used to simulate a story coming to life on stage.

Morgan Pfeiffer (freshman-wildlife and fisheries science) said the small cast resembles a "traveling acting troupe," with constant character and costumes changes.

Members said that performing for a primarily child audience will be a different experience.

Travis Czap (freshman-computer science) said it's a lot easier to get reactions from kids, giving the actors more reaction to play off.

Buccaro said NRT usually performs a play during Thon weekend.

"We hope to make a children's show on Thon weekend an annual event," she said.