I continue to be impressed by the level of talent that I see in all of the wonderful productions that I've been welcomed to review! There have been set designs that have knocked my socks off, singing voices that have blown the roof off and acting talent that gave me goosebumps on my arms. There is simply nothing that replaces the experience of live theatre. Even my little boy, who has been my guest to some of the children's plays is beginning to think of storytelling through a different imaginative lens, as if what the world he's reading about comes to physical life in his mind. I've always known that theatre makes kids smarter, but now I have the added bonus of seeing the effects of it in my own child. If you are a regular theatre-goer, I'm sure you know what I mean. If you have yet to attend a production I hope, truly, that you will take the opportunity to see at least one show this month. If you are a parent, I beg you to take your child to at least one play this month! (You worry they might be bored? Believe me, it's highly unlikely. The children's theatres in our area are masters at keeping kids entertained!) On that note, here's what's on stage this month and some upcoming auditions.
Artisan Center Theater: The Children's Theater's production of
How I Became a Pirate, runs through May 28th. This one hour play is performed by kids for kids and it is so much fun! Tickets are only $10 per child and $15 per adult and is appropriate for all ages. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00pm with two special afternoon performances on the 17th and the 24th (both dates are Tuesdays) at 12:00pm. On the Main Stage,
Steel Magnolias runs May 13-June 11 with show times at 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and an additional showing on Saturday at 3:00pm. Tickets for the Main Stage performances are $15-$30. You can find information about both productions at
https://www.artisanct.com/
Dallas Children's Theater: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe continues to run until May 15 with performances on May 7th, May 14th and May 15th at 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Tickets range from $17-$28, depending on your seating preference and type of ticket. Most appropriate for ages 7 and up. To see this complete information, visit
https://www.dct.org/
MainStage Irving/Las Colinas: The awaited show,
Enchanted April will open on May 6 and run until May 21 at the Irving Arts Center on the Dupree Stage. Tickets are $22-$29 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm.
Auditions are currently completed for the 2021-2022 season. Stayed tuned for what's coming in the 2022-2023 season!
Garland Civic Theatre: Wait Until Dark opened on April 29th and will continue until May 15th. You can read the current review, now! Tickets are $20 and $15 each for a group of 10 or more.
No auditions are scheduled at this time, but you can sign up to receive audition notices by visiting their website.
Firehouse Theatre, Farmer's Branch: Big Fish runs May 12-29 with showings Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and matinee performances at 2:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. This show is rated PG. Find tickets here:
https://www.thefirehousetheatre.com/
No auditions at this time.
Richardson Theatre Center: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum runs May 20-June 5. Tickets are $23-$25 with shows Thursday-Sunday. Thursday showings are at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Auditions for The Hollow are scheduled for Sunday, May 22 and 23 at 7:30pm. If callbacks are needed, they are scheduled for May 24 at 7:00pm.
Theatre Arlington: The Piano Lesson runs May 6-May 15! Tickets are $32. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets available here: The Piano Lesson
Auditions for The Cake are Saturday, May 21. All actors receive a stipend. Click here to read more: Theatre Arlington Auditions Auditions are by appointment only.
Stage West, Fort Worth: What To Send Up, When It Goes Down continues to run until May 8th, so get your tickets. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $40. This show is most likely appropriate for ages 14 and up.
No Auditions at this time. https://stagewest.org.
Upright Theatre, Euless: A Midsummer Night's Dream opens May 27th and will run until June 18th. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Opening weekend will open on a Friday. Tickets are $22 each! Most appropriate for ages 12 and up.
We have a fantastic line-up of shows this month! If you have a production that you would like to see mentioned here, please email information to natalieshaw@dallastheatrejournal.com
Y'all Enjoy!
Natalie Shaw
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