Based on Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman
Adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser
Texas Premiere

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Director: Amelia Peterson
Artistic Director: Emily Ernst
Intern: Alex Heika

Dates: Monday, August 17 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Callbacks: Monday, August 24 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm 
Call or email for appointment: 214-978-0110 or e-mail at auditions@dct.org 
Location: DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman at Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75231

Roles

• Seeking a diverse ensemble of adult actors to portray characters based on Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman. 

• All stage managerial positions have been filled. 

• Local actors are encouraged to attend. 

Requirements

• Prepare one minute of movement or a one minute monologue and be prepared for a cold reading.

• Please bring headshot and resume.

Rehearsals begin: December 28, 2026

Production dates: January 23, 2027 to February 21, 2027

Other Information

• Equity Contracts are available

• DCT is a member of the Actors Equity Candidacy Program

• Non-union adult actors will receive a weekly performance fee

• Performances will take place at DCT’s Rosewood Center Baker Theater

• Schedule includes weekday student matinee and weekend matinee performance

• Perusal script will be made available at DCT

Character Breakdown

Actor 1: Corduroy 
Any gender, any age, or ethnicity. Corduroy is a kind, innocent and loveable old bear who's been passed over for shinier, louder toys for too many years, but meeting a little girl named Lisa makes Corduroy feel courageous. He will do whatever it takes, braving escalators, evading the nightwatchman, to become her bear. The actor playing Corduroy must be a strong physical storyteller. Clowning experience is a plus.

Actor 2: Lisa 

Female, age 9-12. Black/African-American. 

Lisa is portrayed  by an adult actor. A persistent, young girl with a bright imagination who finds a fast friend in a scruffy, old teddy bear: Corduroy. Lisa believes special toys like Corduroy just need a friend who understands them. She will do whatever it takes to bring him home, even chores. Maybe then they both won’t be lonely anymore. Female-identifying/Black 

Actor 3: The Nighttime Security Guard

Any gender and ethnicity, age 20s and above. 

The Nighttime Security Guard is a buttoned-up security guard who takes their job very seriously - always dotting i’s and crossing t’s and making sure nothing is out of place. Kind, courteous, fastidious. 

Actor 4: Mother  

Female, Black/African-American. Late 20s-40s.  

Lisa’s mother is kind, practical and busy doing all of the work it takes to manage a family and a household while her husband is out of town for business. She is a good mother to Lisa - she wants Lisa to grow into a responsible kid with a healthy social life. Female-identifying/Black 

Actor 5: Clown 1

Any gender, age, or ethnicity. 

The Clowns are classic, Bill Irwin-esque characters who serve as a playful conduit between our audience and the story. The Clowns are very physical storytellers, working together using physical comedy and acrobatics to communicate. 

Actor 6: Clown 2 

Any gender, age, or ethnicity.

The Clowns are classic, Bill Irwin-esque characters who serve as a playful conduit between our audience and the story. The Clowns are very physical storytellers, working together using physical comedy and acrobatics to communicate.