Auditions
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
Adapted by David Wood
Directed by Artie Olaisen
Rehearsals Begin: March 24, 2025
Production Dates: April 17 – May 24, 2025
Audition Dates:
Monday, February 10th from 6 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday, February 11th from 6 PM – 10 PM
Appointments:
To schedule an audition appointment, please call the Box Office at 214.978.0110 or email auditions@dct.org. Please note that Box Office times will vary for the holidays:
- 9 AM – 5 PM on Friday, December 20 and Monday, December 23
- 9 AM – 5 PM on Thursday, December 26, Friday, December 27, and Monday, December 30
- 9 AM – 2 PM on Tuesday, December 31
Location: Dallas Children’s Theater
5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231
Roles Available: Seeking a DIVERSE ensemble of ADULT ACTORS to portray a variety of human and insect characters in Roald Dahl’s fantastical story.
- Old Green Grasshopper
- Miss Spider
- Centipede
- Earthworm
- Ladybug
- Aunt Spiker / Tourist / Ship's Mate #1
- Aunt Sponge / Tourist / Ship's Mate #2
- Tour Director / Mrs. Trotter / News Anchor
Please Note: The roles of James Henry Trotter and the Mysterious Old Man have been cast.
Rehearsal and performance calendar coming soon.
Requirements:
- Reading from the script. A side will be provided. (Please be familiar with the material.)
- Bring a photo/resume
Other Info:
- Union contracts are 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.