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.

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

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