Summer 2026
"Something Rotten, Jr.!"
Enrollment Musical (ages 7-18)
Director: Shayn Guillemette
Choreographer: Addy Mumma
Asst. Director: Jevin McWithey
Producing Director: Patty Kirkpatrick
Shows: Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th at Woodlawn United Methodist Church (one cast)
***Please read all. Tuition is non-refundable**
***Musical Productions are open to DCT students who are concurrently enrolled in a weekly singing, acting, or dancing class.*** This is waived for the summer.
$185 flat fee due upon enrollment deadline Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 12pm.
Family Discount - 2 sibling family -$350, Additional siblings $100 each
Includes show shirt. Cost goes toward production rights and licensing, scripts and music, theatre rental, directors and choreographer, tech coordinator fee, microphone rental, props and scenery, and more production fees.
Ticket prices will be $10 online or $12 at the door for ages 2+
Families are responsible for costuming their student in collaboration with DCT staff.
Optional Audition Prep Sessions: We are unable to have audition prep for this show due to recital, but will send prep material after enrollment.
Auditions Saturday, June 6th
(by appointment) + Callbacks if needed
This is an enrollment show, so everyone gets a part! Must be enrolled and paid prior to auditioning. Audition information will be sent by email after you are enrolled and have paid.
Rehearsals
One cast (during the school year, we often have two casts)
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Monday AND Tuesday rehearsals 5:30-7:30pm beginning 6/8/26
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+ Tech Week Rehearsals/shows (no absences will be excused during these dates)
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Monday 7/20
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Tuesday 7/21
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Thursday 7/23
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Friday 7/24
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Saturday 7/25
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Please do not enroll without prior approval if you plan to miss more than 3 rehearsals. This is for safety and fairness to the rest of the cast and staff. We are understanding of illnesses and emergencies. All absences must be listed on the audition form.
Please email Patty at derbychildrenstheatre@gmail.com with any questions.
We can't wait to see you at auditions!
Spring 2026
"Finding Nemo Jr."
Enrollment Musical (ages 7-18)
Closed for enrollment
Come see the show 4/30-5/2!
Director: Jevin McWithey
Asst. Director: Patty Kirkpatrick
Choreographer: Chloe Welsh
Shows: Saturday, May 2nd at Woodlawn United Methodist Church
Update - We plan to add performances Thursday, 4/30 and Friday, 5/1!
***Please read all. Tuition is non-refundable**
***Musical Productions are open to DCT students who are concurrently enrolled in a weekly singing, acting, or dancing class.***
$185 flat fee due upon enrollment deadline Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 12pm.
Family Discount - 2 sibling family -$350,
Additional siblings $100 each
Includes show shirt. Cost goes toward production rights and licensing, scripts and music, theatre rental, directors and choreographer, tech coordinator fee, microphone rental, props and scenery, and more production fees.
Ticket prices will be $10 online or $12 at the door for ages 2+
Families are responsible for costuming their student in collaboration with DCT staff.
Optional Audition Prep Sessions:
Monday 1/5 OR Tuesday 1/6
(You choose)
5:30-7:30pm
Auditions Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th
(by appointment) + Callbacks if needed
This is an enrollment show, so everyone gets a part! Must be enrolled and paid prior to auditioning .Audition information will be sent by email after you are enrolled and have paid.
Rehearsals (two casts)
You choose:
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Monday cast - rehearsals 5:30-7:30pm beginning 1/12
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Tuesday cast - rehearsals 5:30-7:30pm beginning 1/13
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or, let the directors choose which cast you're in at auditions to be considered for your parts (preferred)
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Example: The top two candidates for the role of "Nemo" can only rehearse on Monday. Therefore, the 1st choice candidate receives the role in the Monday cast, but the directors choose the 3rd choice for the Tuesday cast because of their flexibility.
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+ Tech Week Rehearsals (no absences will be excused during these dates)
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Saturday 4/25
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Sunday 4/26
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Monday 4/27 or Tuesday 4/28 (depending on cast)
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Thursday 4/30
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Friday 5/1
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Saturday 5/2 - dress rehearsals and shows.
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Please do not enroll without prior approval if you plan to miss more than 3 rehearsals. This is for safety and fairness to the rest of the cast and staff. We are understanding of illnesses and emergencies. All absences must be listed on the audition form.
Please email Patty at derbychildrenstheatre@gmail.com with any questions.
We can't wait to see you at auditions!