Auditions

Pete the Cat

Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond
Music by Will Aronson
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean
Directed by Alli Betsill
Music Direction by Adam C. Wright

Rehearsals Begin: December 30, 2024
Production Dates: January 22 – February 28, 2025


Audition Dates:
Tuesday, October 15th from 6:00 – 10:15 PM
Wednesday, October 16th from 6:00 – 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 the groovy blue cat, members of the Biddle family, elementary students, and crazy creatures in the stage adaptation of Kimberly and James Dean’s popular book series (see breakdown).

  • Pete the Cat: a super zen, rocking cat who lives in a VW bus. He goes with the flow.
  • Jimmy Biddle: a very put-together second grader. He likes to prepare and tends to overthink things.
  • Olive Biddle: Jimmy's rambunctious sister. In Pre-K. She just loves everyone and everything.
  • Mom: Jimmy's nervous Mom. Secretly, a rock star.
  • Dad: Jimmy's nervous Dad. Secretly, a rock star.

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.
  • Accompanist will be provided.
  • Bring photo/resume.


Other Info:

  • Expected to attend: Director Alli Betsill and Musical Director Adam Wright
  • DCT operates under an LOA-TYA agreement with Actors' Equity Association
  • Non-union actors will receive a performance fee
  • Performances will take place in DCT's Baker Theater
  • Schedule includes weekday student matinee and weekend matinee performances

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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