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AN ALL-NEW OPENING SEASON MUST-SEE
AT DCT!… (But, we can’t tell you yet.)
September 16 – October 23, 2016
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez
and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Recommended for ages 5 and up
We know something that you don’t; not yet, but that
doesn’t mean you won’t. A fantastical musical with a
kangaroo; you never know what you’ll see....or Who. We
have a faithful Horton to save the day and a crazy bird
that runs away. From a Dr. who talked in perfect rhyme,
we’ll reveal the title, in good time. This is just a little tease
for a show we know is sure to please. So go ahead and
make the buy; for on May 9th, you’ll understand why.
November 18 – December 21, 2016
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Christmas time is here, and we’re fortunate that it brings
Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the
Peanuts gang to DCT! Charles Schulz’s classic animated
television special comes to life as you’ve never seen
before. The young and the young at heart will be tapping
their toes and oohing and ahhing as the live combo
band surrounds the audience in a magical, memorable
holiday spectacle. Make sure you’re front and center as
Charlie Brown and his friends discover the real meaning
of Christmas!
TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT
DRACULA: THE VAMPIRE PLAY
By Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston
From Bram Stoker’s novel
October 14 – October 29, 2016
LONE STAR CIRCUS'®
Recommended for ages 12 and up
SEASON SPECIAL
Satisfy your cravings for thrill and terror with the original
vampire story! Fans of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer
and The Vampire Diaries will want to see how the mania
began back when Count Dracula moved to England in his
mad quest for fresh blood and a bride. Chilling adventure
lurks in the fog....just in time for Halloween!
KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’
THE NUTCRACKER
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf
November 18 – December 21, 2016
Recommended for ages 4 and up
No holiday season is complete without Tchaikovsky's THE
NUTCRACKER! This unique and acclaimed puppet interpretation
brings the classic story to life with innovative passion and
artistry. According to The Dallas Morning News, this NUTCRACKER
"...out-Fantasia’s Walt Disney's classic film." DFW audiences love
holiday traditions, and that is why 2016 marks 20 years of this
most requested title. It’s a perfect introduction to classical music,
so make a date to bring your children!
LA FÊTE!
December 27, 2016 – January 1, 2017
Recommended for all ages
SEASON SPECIAL
That’s right...It’s a Party! Celebrate the tenth anniversary
of Dallas’ very own Lone Star Circus. Be among the first to
see this all-new merry circus celebration complete with a
joyous, awe-inspiring congregation of extraordinary circus
acts from all over the planet — including Dallas, Texas!
You’ll spot breathtaking acrobats, awesome aerialists,
amazing equilibrists, unbelievable jugglers, endearing
four-legged performers, and of course, hilarious clowns.
It’s a traditional medley of music and poetry paired with
feats of strength, daring, and agility. Come to the party,
celebrate 10 years of Lone Star Circus, and be blown away!
JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
by Allison Gregory
based on the books Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook and
Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren by Barbara Park
January 20 – February 26, 2017
Recommended for ages 5 and up
The world’s funniest kid is back! Junie B. Jones is ecstatic
about her new black furry mittens that Grampa Frank
Miller bought for her — until someone steals them! Those
rotten thieves. When she finds a cool pen on the school
floor, her own sense of right and wrong is tested. Junie B.
stars in this comical tale that promises a good laugh…
and a great life lesson.
UPDATED April 21, 2016 3:55 PM
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BLUE
TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT
EAT (It’s Not About Food)
By Annie Cusick Wood
February 10 – February 19, 2017
Recommended for squirmy toddlers and their families
April 21 – May 7, 2017
By Linda Daugherty
Recommended for ages 12 and up
SEASON SPECIAL
EAT (It’s Not About Food) dramatizes and decodes the
baffling world of eating disorders in boys and girls
through a series of scenes ranging from realistic to satirical
to humorous. Candidly exploring causes and warning
signs, playwright Linda Daugherty takes a hard look at
how society and the media influence self-identity. In EAT
(It’s Not About Food), we see individual stories of young
people struggling with this epidemic, and all too often
tragic problem. Follow the difficult journey of 14-year-old
Amy, whose struggle to recover from an eating disorder
leads to hospitalization, affecting her family and friends.
Join us and experts from the Dallas community in a postshow discussion about ways to help our young people deal
with these very real challenges.
KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Adaptation, Original Songs & Lyrics by B. Wolf
March 3 – March 26, 2017
Recommended for ages 4 and up
With great music and unexpected humor, Kathy Burks’
troupe brings to life the age-old fairy tale of a young
hero’s extraordinary climb up a magical beanstalk to
seek his fortune and save his family from ruin. Along the
way, Jack encounters help from the Man in the Moon, a
talking hen, a kindly servant, and a few other surprising
characters. When he comes face to face with a fiendish
giant, Jack must use his wits to escape the colossal villain's
castle in the clouds. Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!
TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
by Pat Mora
Adapted for the stage by José Cruz González
March 24 – April 2, 2017
Recommended for ages 7 and up
An inspiring true tale of how reading and stories help us
all escape. This beautiful bilingual play follows the life
of young Tomás and his family, who are migrant workers
who move constantly to find new work picking farmers’
crops. But one summer, Tomás visits a local public library
and soon discovers worlds filled with dinosaurs and tigers
— and a great new friend in the "Library Lady." While
helping Tomás improve his English by reading many new
and exciting stories, the librarian fosters his newfound
interest in learning and teaches him the importance of a
good education.
SEASON SPECIAL
An all-new show that is perfect for short attention spans and the
wee ones! This is a simple story of what happens one day when
color comes into your life. Pale Blue and Inky Blue are happy in…
well, their blueness. When a red flower enters the picture, Pale and
Inky AND the audience are surprised by their reaction. If you liked
BALLOONACY, you’ll love this gentle play that introduces the idea
of tolerance and understanding in an age-appropriate and softhearted theatrical experience. BLUE is filled with lots of fun, humor
and whimsy, and at the end of the show, you will be too!
ROALD DAHL’S
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Adapted by David Wood
May 5 – May 27, 2017
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Young James Henry Trotter’s resilience is tested when he
is sent off to live with his mean aunts, Spiker and Sponge,
after a chain of unfortunate incidents. Life is no fun at all
there until he accidentally spills some tiny green things
on a tree, and…voilà, a giant peach! When James and
his new oversized friends — Grasshopper, Centipede,
Ladybug, Earthworm, and Spider — snip the stem of the
peach, the quest for happiness and great adventure lands
them in New York City and at the center of attention. Of its
premiere one reporter wrote, “Move heaven and earth to
see this wonderful adaptation!”
DCT’S NATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION
JOHN STEPTOE’S
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS:
AN AFRICAN TALE
Adapted for the stage by Karen Abbott
Music and Lyrics by S-Ankh Rasa
June 23 – July 9, 2017
Recommended for ages 5 and up
The beautiful Zimbabwe-based Cinderella tale returns!
An African villager named Mufaro has two daughters
whom everyone agrees are beautiful. But, they have their
differences. Manyara possesses a bad temper and is selfcentered (but never in front of Mufaro); Nyasha is kind and
considerate to people and to animals. When Mufaro learns
that the King is in the process of meeting all of the most
worthy and beautiful women in order to choose a wife,
he decides that both of his daughters should go. Celebrate
goodness, generosity, and love with traditional dancing,
rhythmic drumming, and glorious African song. Based on
the 1988 Caldecott Honor Award book.
UPDATED April 21, 2016 3:55 PM
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
FALL FAMILY EVENT
Saturday,
Sept. 17
By getting season tickets to DCT, you help support quality family entertainment.
In return, you are rewarded with great theater at the very best prices! Plus, there
are special benefits only available to DCT season ticket holders:
• Savings of up to 35% OFF regular ticket prices
• Reserved section and priority seating
• First choice in performance dates
• Advance purchasing of single tickets
• Option to purchase single tickets at discounted rates,
including up to 30% discount on holiday shows & musicals*
• No waiting in long box office lines
• One FREE ticket exchange for each show in your play package
• Advance notice of special events
• And finally ... CONVENIENCE!
3-5:30PM
Following the 1:30PM
performance of
AN ALL-NEW
OPENING SEASON
MUST-SEE AT DCT!...
(But, we can’t tell you yet.)
Add to your season ticket
purchase today!
Tickets for the party only are $60 per person. Show tickets must be purchased separately.
Proceeds benefit DCT's Student Matinee Performance Series
* Season Add-ons excluded
DETAILS ABOUT RESERVED SECTION SEATING
When you select a play package, you will also choose a
seating section. Your tickets for all your chosen plays will be
in that section. When you choose a seating section, you are
guaranteed seats in that section for each of the performances
you choose. Individual
seats in your chosen section
are not reserved but are
SECTION B
provided on a first come,
first served basis.
SECTION B
SECTION A
(DCT reserves the right to sell any and all seats that
are empty at curtain time.)
SECTION A
BAKER THEATER
STUDIO THEATER
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT DCT.ORG OR CALL (214) 740-0051
ADDITIONAL TICKET DISCOUNT
FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
Season Subscribers enjoy exclusive discounts
on additional tickets to DCT shows. What a great
opportunity to invite friends and family along to enjoy
the theater experience!
Section A - $22 Section B - $17
*All Shows/All Ages
Free Lap Passes for season ticket holders - Children under 3
DCT does not encourage the attendance of children under 3 years of age
unless otherwise noted.
* Different prices apply to Season Add-ons.
IMAGE CREDITS:
CHARLIE BROWN - Peanuts © 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. All Rights Reserved.
JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK - Illustration used by permission.
TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY - Illustrations by Raul Colón, copyright © 1997 by Raul Colón; from Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora. Used by permission
of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved.
MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS: AN AFRICAN TALE - Artwork from Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale Copyright © 1987 by John Steptoe. Use
licensed by the estate of John Steptoe.
All other images © 2016 Dallas Children's Theater
HONOR YOUR CHILD!
Dallas Children’s Theater is pleased to offer our
patrons and friends the opportunity to dedicate a
performance. Your dedication is a wonderful way
to commemorate a child’s birthday, accomplishment,
or just show them they are special.
Your gift of $250 will not only provide a wonderful
memory for your child, but will also support DCT’s mission
to bring the magic of live theater to ALL children.
For more information, contact
Michael Gonzales / [email protected]
(214) 978-0110 ext. 142
RENEWAL FORM
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRES MAY 6!
➊ PICK YOUR PACKAGE & SEATING SECTION
➋ PICK DAY & TIME
*Seating chart on previous page for your reference.
*Season ticket holders receive 1 FREE exchange for each show
in your play package.
 4 PLAY PACKAGE
❍ Section A Seating - $88 (EARLY BIRD $84)
 6 PLAY PACKAGE
❍ Section A Seating - $126 (EARLY BIRD $120)
❍ Section B Seating - $68 (EARLY BIRD $64)
❍ Section B Seating - $96 (EARLY BIRD $90)
 5 PLAY PACKAGE
❍ Section A Seating - $110 (EARLY BIRD $105)  8 PLAY PACKAGE - BEST BUY!!
❍ Section A Seating - $160 (EARLY BIRD $152)
❍ Section B Seating - $85 (EARLY BIRD $80)
❍ Section B Seating - $120 (EARLY BIRD $112)
➌ PICK YOUR PLAYS
 Friday - 7:30 pm
 Saturday - 1:30 pm
 Sunday - 1:30 pm
 Saturday - 4:30 pm
 Sunday - 4:30 pm
DCT offers ASL interpretation at the following performances:
SEASON OPENER: 9/25/16, 4:30PM
JUNIE B. JONES: 1/29/17, 4:30PM BLUE: 4/30/17, 4:30PM
DRACULA: 10/23/16, 1:30PM
EAT: 2/19/17, 1:30PM
JAMES: 5/14/17, 4:30PM
THE NUTCRACKER: 12/4/16, 4:30PM
JACK: 3/12/17, 4:30PM
MUFARO: 7/9/17, 4:30PM
CHARLIE BROWN: 11/27/16, 4:30PM
TOMÁS: 4/2/17, 4:30PM
*Additional tickets for season ticket holders are $22 in Section A, $17 in Section B.
 OPENING SEASON MUST-SEE
 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
 KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’
 ROALD DAHL'S
September 16 – October 23, 2016
Ages 5 and up
____________Additional Tickets
November 18 – December 21, 2016
Ages 5 and up
____________Additional Tickets
 KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’
 JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
THE NUTCRACKER
November 18 – December 21, 2016
Ages 4 and up
____________Additional Tickets
January 20 – February 26, 2017
Ages 5 and up
___________ Additional Tickets
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
March 3 – March 26, 2017
Ages 4 and up
____________Additional Tickets
 TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
March 24 – April 2, 2017
Ages 7 and up
____________Additional Tickets
ADDITIONAL TICKET TOTALS: ___________ Number of Additional Tickets x $22 (Section A ) or $17 (Section B) = $____________________
➍ ADD SEASON SPECIALS

THE WHO? PARTY
Saturday, September 17, 2016
TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT

DRACULA: THE VAMPIRE PLAY
$_____________ Total for THE WHO? PARTY
______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket

_
BLUE
April 21 – May 7, 2017 • All ages
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
May 5 – May 27, 2017
Ages 5 and up
____________Additional Tickets
 DCT’S NATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION
JOHN STEPTOE’S
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL
DAUGHTERS: AN AFRICAN TALE
June 23 – July 9, 2017
Ages 5 and up
____________Additional Tickets
*Special Non Season Ticket
______________ Number of Tickets @ $60/ticket
October 14 – 29, 2016 • Ages 12 and up
EAT (It’s Not About Food)
February 10 – 19, 2017 • Ages 12 and up
______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket
______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket
$_____________ Total for BLUE
$_____________ Total for TEEN SCENE
LONE STAR CIRCUS'®
 LA FÊTE! December 27, 2016 – January 1, 2017 • All Ages
Select your Performance:
 Tue., 12/27 - 7:30PM

 Wed., 12/28 - 1:30PM 
 Thurs., 12/29 - 1:30PM 
 Thurs., 12/29 - 5:30PM 
 Fri., 12/30 - 1:30PM
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Fri., 12/30 - 7:30PM
Sat., 12/31 - 1:30PM
Sat., 12/31 - 5:30PM
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Number of Tickets:
______ Adult(s) - Sect. A - $36
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______ Adult(s) - Sect. B - $28
______ Youth(s) - Sect. B - $16
$_____________ Total for CIRCUS
$____________ Package Price (from ➊)
x _____________ Number of season ticket holders
=$____________ SUBTOTAL of season ticket costs
+$____________ Additional Tickets (from ➌)
+$____________ Total for TEEN SCENE (from ➍)
+$____________ Total for CIRCUS (from ➍)
+$____________ Total for BLUE (from ➍)
+$____________ Total for THE WHO? PARTY (from ➍)
$15.00 Handling Fee - REQUIRED
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= $__________ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE
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