
Fall 2025
Roald Dahl's
Matilda the Musical Jr.
Enrollment Musical (ages 7-18)
Director: Patty Kirkpatrick
Asst. Director: Jevin McWithey
Choreographer: Chloe Welsh
Shows Saturday, November 22nd at Woodlawn United Methodist Church
(there will be two casts)
***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, August 22nd, 2025 12pm.
Family Discount - 2 sibling family -$350,
Additional siblings $100 each
Includes show shirt and production day meal. 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.
New! Optional Audition Prep Sessions:
Monday 8/18 OR Tuesday 8/19
(You choose)
5:30-7:30pm
Auditions Saturday, August 23rd
(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 8/25
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This cast will have rehearsal Sat 9/6 from 3-5pm to make up for Labor Day.
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Tuesday cast - rehearsals 5:30-7:30pm beginning 8/26
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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 "Matilda" 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 her flexibility.
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+ Tech Week Rehearsals (no absences will be excused during these dates)
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Saturday 11/15 and/or Sunday 11/16 - touch up rehearsals
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Monday 11/17 or 11/18 (depending on cast)
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Friday 11/21 tech/dress rehearsals
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Saturday 11/22 - 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!

Fall 2025 Mini Musical
Pandamonium! A musical for young voices
Enrollment Musical (ages 4-7)
A great introduction to singing, acting, and dancing! Our mini musicals help our younger students gain confidence on stage while performing a short, 20ish minute show.
This class meets and is billed monthly like the rest of our "weekly" classes, with the expectation that all participants will be enrolled for the semester.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30-5:20pm
Director: Patty Kirkpatrick
Performance: TBA, December
Parents are responsible for costuming their student for the show in collaboration with DCT staff.
Please enroll only if you plan to be at most rehearsals, for fairness to the entire cast.
Summer 2025
Madagascar Jr.
Enrollment Musical
(ages 7-18)

Instructors: Shayn Guillemette, Jevin McWithey
Enrollment Closed
Performance July 25th at 7:00pm
Newman University DeMattias Fine Arts Center
Purchase tickets at https://derbyct.booktix.com

Summer 2025
Pajama Party
Enrollment Musical (ages 4 - 7)
Enrollment Closed
Performance July 25th at 5:30pm
Newman University DeMattias Fine Arts Center