Auditions

The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Rolling World Premiere
Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
​​​​​​​Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC.

Director: Alli Betsill
Music Director: Adam C. Wright

Rehearsals Begin: October 20, 2025
Production Dates: November 13 – December 21, 2025


Audition Dates:
Monday, July 14th from 6 - 10:15 PM
Tuesday, July 15th from 6 - 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 a DIVERSE ensemble of SINGING AND DANCING ADULT ACTORS to portray characters based on Mo Willems' popular books

  • Actor 1 - The Pigeon (Actor/Puppeteer)
  • Actor 2 - Zoomy Squirrel
  • Actor 3 - Zappy Squirrel
  • Actor 4 - Zoopy Squirrel
  • Actor 5 - Flappy Squirrel
  • Actor 6 - In-Between Squirrel

Please note: the roles of Elephant Gerald and Piggie have been cast.


Rehearsal and performance calendar coming soon.

Requirements:

  • Prepare a short musical selection (16 – 32 bars) of an up-tempo musical theater song.        
  • Bring your own sheet music properly marked and in your key.
  • An accompanist will be provided.
  • Bring photo/resume.


Other Info:

  • Union contracts available.
  • Non-union adult actors will receive a performance fee.
  • Performances will take place at DCT's Baker Theater.
  • Schedule includes weekday Student Matinees and Weekend Matinee Performances.
  • Perusal script will be available at DCT.

Dallas Children's Theater online audition announcements are intended only to provide general descriptions; none of the information provided for any audition should be interpreted as a commitment by Dallas Children's Theater to specific terms and conditions for acceptance and/or employment.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment email auditions@dct.org.

​​​​​