Dallas Children's Theater

Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) announces an extraordinary lineup for the theater's 28th season. From the twinkling lights of Paris to the colorful flora and fauna of Zimbabwe, with historic England, classical Russia, Canada's eastern shoreline and your own back yard in between, the 2011-2012 season spans the globe as DCT is committed to being a cultural inspiration.

She Is Dallas Info:   The Dallas Children’s Theater is located at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman in Dallas.   Season subscription packages are now on sale and may be purchased by calling Dallas Children's Theater at 214-740-0051. Packages range from $56 for 4 plays up to $144 for all 9 productions. DCT Season Subscriptions provide the best value for DCT patrons. Single tickets available on September 1, 2011.For more information about the theater, please call the box office at 214-740-0051 or visit the DCT website.   You can also follow Dallas Children’s Theater on Facebook and Dallas Children’s Theater on Twitter.

Brand new this upcoming season is added value on OPENING NIGHTS! Following each show's first Friday 7:30pm performance and DCT's traditional autographs session, enjoy Red Carpet treatment with live music, refreshments, one free show poster per family and even more time to mingle with the cast. The art of imagination is alive and well on the DCT stage, and you won't want to miss the fun! Robyn Flatt, DCT's Executive Artistic Director says, Our mission is to enlighten and entertain a multi-generational audience with the power of live theater. We are thrilled to celebrate the diverse stories of the world, while we also continue to focus on important issues at home. The 2011-2012 season includes one world premiere, one regional premiere, an ongoing dedication to meaningful works for teens, and is flanked by musicals and colorful stage adaptations of beloved books. The 2011-2012 season kicks off in September 2011 and continues through July 2012 with nine productions: Judith Viorst's ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst, Music by Shelly Markham September 23 “ October 23, 2011 A totally awesome musical adaptation of the popular children's book. Just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and – yuck! “ kissing on TV. It’s enough to make anyone want to go to Australia!       MADELINE ™S CHRISTMAS By Ludwig Bemelmans, Book and Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, Music by Shirley Mier November 18 “ December 22, 2011 C ™est Madeline! She's back! The famous and precocious little sweetheart returns to picturesque Paris for another merry magic carpet ride this holiday season. Joyeux Noël and Bonne Année!       KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS THE NUTCRACKER Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf, Music by P.I. Tchaikovsky November 18 “ December 22, 2011 Tchaikovsky’s holiday masterpiece magically brought to life with dazzling puppetry. A critically acclaimed staging reinvented for DCT's intimate Studio Theater. Guaranteed to sell-out!     IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Based on the book by Laura Numeroff, Adapted by Jody Davidson January 20 “ February 26, 2012 Home alone and warned NOT to make a mess, a young boy discovers if you give a mouse a cookie… ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! Don't miss this DCT Family Favorite.         THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS By Linda Daugherty February 10 – 26, 2012 An honest, unflinching, and timely look at the destructive world of girl bullying. This dynamic play is sweeping the country. A dramatic family event with an insightful dialogue following every performance.     KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS YOUNG KING ARTHUR Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf March 9 “ April 1, 2012 Steeped in British legend and myth, the beloved story of a boy whose destiny to become king unfolds before your eyes in this WORLD PREMIERE puppet production. Who will pull the sword from the stone?     ANNE OF GREEN GABLES By L.M. Montgomery, Adapted for the stage by R. N. Sandberg March 23 “ April 15, 2012 All the trials and triumphs of Canada's enduring family classic! Travel northeast to Prince Edward Island and fall in love with one of literature’s most unforgettable young heroines, the spirited Anne Shirley.         DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER, AND A FLY By Joan Cushing, Adapted from the books by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Harry Bliss May 4 “ June 3, 2012 The coolest ever rock-n-roll romp in a bug's world, capturing all the droll humor and whimsy of the wildly popular books. You might just find that a bug's life is not all that different from your own. A Southwest Premiere!       MUFARO ™S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS Based on the book by John Steptoe, Adapted for the stage by Karen Abbott June 22 “ July 15, 2012 The Caldecott Award winning Cinderella tale returns! This summer, celebrate goodness, generosity and love with traditional chanting, rhythmic drumming, and glorious African song.