Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Produced in association with Rockefeller Productions
Based on four Eric Carle books

Director: Douglass Burks 

Rehearsals Begin: December 29, 2025
Production Dates: January 21 – March 3, 2026

Audition Dates:
Monday, October 13th, 6 PM - 10:15 PM
Tuesday, October 14th, 6 PM - 10:15 PM

Appointments:
To schedule an audition appointment, please call the Box Office at 214.978.0110 or email auditions@dct.org.

Location:
Dallas Children’s Theater
5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231

Roles Available: Seeking dancers and puppeteers for adult roles in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. Local actors encouraged to attend.

• Track 3: Firefly/Narrator/Ensemble
  
• Track 4: Narrator/Ensemble

Please Note: Track 1: Caterpillar/Artist/Ensemble and Track 2: Narrator/Ensemble have been cast.

Click here to view the Rehearsal and Performance Calendar

Requirements:

• Come prepared to move and work with puppets. Possible reading from the script.
  
• Puppets will be provided.
  
• Bring photo/resume.

Other Info:

• Expected to attend: Director, Douglass Burks and Artistic Director, Emily Ernst.
  
• DCT operates under an LOA-TYA agreement with Actors' Equity Association.
  
• Non-union adult actors will receive a performance fee.
  
• Performances will take place in DCT's Baker Theater.
  
• Schedule includes weekday Student Matinees and weekend matinee performances.
  
• Perusal script is available at DCT.