Call for Auditions are posted as they become available.

Production:

The Regional Premiere of The Magic Tree House Book Series Holiday Musical

A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS

Book by Jenny Laird and Will Osborne
Lyrics by Randy Courts and Will Osborne Music by Randy Courts
Based on Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by Mary Pope Osborne

Director/Choreographer: Nancy Schaeffer
Musical Director: Adam C. Wright

Dates: MONDAY, June 25th, 2018, from 6:00pm-10:00pm
TUESDAY, June 26th, 2018, from 6:00pm-10:00pm

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT: 214-978-0110

LOCATION: DCT's Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman at Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75231

ROLES: seeking a SINGING & DANCING ensemble of ADULT ACTORS to portray a variety of characters in Victorian London, including Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria, Merlin the Magician & more

REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare 16 - 32 bars of an up-tempo musical theater song (Accompanist Provided- bring your own sheet music properly marked & in your key).
Reading from the script (please be familiar with material).
Bring Current Headshot/Resume/Sheet Music.

REHEARSALS BEGIN:
October 15th, 2018

PRODUCTION DATES:
November 14th - December 23rd, 2018

OTHER INFO:
• Union Contracts Available.
• DCT is a member of the Equity Candidacy Program.
• Non-Union Adult Actors will receive a Performance Fee.
• Youth actors to be auditioned in September 2018. Call DCT after July 15th.
• Performances will take place at DCT's Rosewood Center Baker Theater.
• Schedule includes weekday student matinees, weekend matinee and evening performances.
• Perusal scripts will be available at DCT.

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Production:

A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION

TREASURE ISLAND Reimagined!

Adapted for the stage by Katy Tye, Jeffrey Colangelo, & Robyn Flatt
Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson

Director: Robyn Flatt
Movement: Katy Tye
Fight Choreography: Jeffrey Colangelo

Date: MONDAY, May 21st, 2018, from 6:30pm-10:30pm
TUESDAY, May 22nd, 2018, from 6:30pm-10:30pm

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT: 214-978-0110

LOCATION: DCT's Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman at Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75231

ROLES: Seeking a diverse ensemble of ADULT ACTOR/ ACRESSES to portray:

Long John Silver
Ben Gunn
Mother Hawkins
Squire Trelawney
Captain Flint
Billy Bones
Blind Pew
Dr. Livesey
Israel Hands
Captain Smollett
Pirates

REQUIREMENTS:
Bring Current Headshot/Resume.
Readings from the script (please be familiar with material).
Come dressed to move.

REHEARSALS BEGIN:
August 20th, 2018

PRODUCTION DATES:
September 22nd - October 26th, 2018

OTHER INFO:
• Union Contracts Available.
• DCT is a member of the Equity Candidacy Program.
• Non-Union Adult Actors will receive a Performance Fee.
• Performances will take place at DCT's Rosewood Center Baker Theater.
• Schedule includes weekday student matinees, weekend matinee, and evening performances.
• Perusal scripts will be available at DCT.

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Production:

2018 - 2019 National Touring Company Auditions for

DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER & A FLY

Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Based on the three books by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss

Director/Choreographer: B.J. Cleveland
Musical Director: Adam C. Wright

Date: SUNDAY, May 13th, 2018, from 6:00pm-10:00pm

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT: 214-978-0110

LOCATION: DCT's Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman at Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75231

ROLES: Seeking a diverse ensemble of non-union adult actors with a youthful appearance to portray:

Worm- male tenor
Spider- male baritone
Fly- female alto/mezzo
Teacher/Mrs. Bee- alto/mezzo
Butterfly/Ensemble Characters- soprano
Ant/Ensemble Characters- baritone

REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare 16 - 32 bars of an up-tempo musical theater song (Accompanist Provided- bring your own sheet music properly marked & in your key)
Bring Current Headshot/Resume/Sheet Music. Reading from the script (please be familiar with material). Dress to move.

REHEARSALS BEGIN:
Monday, August 13th, 2018 at Dallas Children's Theater, then move to Eastfield College Performance Hall.

PRODUCTION DATES:
Preview Performances: Eastfield College, Friday, September 14th & Saturday, September 15th
Fall Tour: September 24th - November 17th, 2018 (with Thanksgiving off)
Local Performances at Moody Performance Hall: November 25th - 30th, 2018
Winter/Spring Tour: January 7th - May 25th, 2019
Main-stage run at Dallas Children's Theater: June 15th - July 14th, 2019
Possible local mini tour performances in June: Dates and times TBA

OTHER INFO:
• This is a non-union tour; EMC points cannot be earned.
• Company members must be at least 18 years of age.
• Schedule includes weekday matinee, weekend, and evening performances.
• Actors receive a weekly salary plus travel per diem, transportation and lodging.
• This is a coast-to-coast tour from New England to the Pacific Northwest.
• Perusal scripts will be available at DCT.

DCT ON TOUR! is one of the leading professional family theater companies in the nation touring to universities, performing arts centers, civic theaters, and some of the country's best Broadway booking houses.

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