I was on Facebook yesterday when I saw an ad for The Hungry Caterpillar. As soon as I did I knew this would be a show I wanted to see. If I had been smart I would’ve asked for tickets for my Birthday which was yesterday but I didn’t.
I’m going to talk to David and Charlie and see if they would want to MEET THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, 10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS, BROWN BEAR, AND SANTA. If so order I will tickets for all of us. If not then I plan on asking my sister if she would like to attend this event with me.
Debbie could purchase THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, book for Lily and Jason and bring them with us. I’m sure both of my niece and nephew would enjoy meeting THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, 10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS, BROWN BEAR, AND SANTA
MEET THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, 10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS, BROWN BEAR, AND SANTA IN NEW HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
(DALLAS, TX) – The Very Hungry Caterpillar is still hungry, and he is back at Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) for more. This time, he has brought along some new friends to help him celebrate the holiday season and his 50th birthday!
Come enjoy Eric Carle’s iconic characters brought to life with theatrical exuberance and brilliant puppetry in THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW.
With 75 larger-than-life colorful puppets made to emulate Eric Carle’s beautiful collages, the entire stage becomes a storybook to remember. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW opens at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts on November 23 and runs through December 29.
Alongside the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the performance contains three additional childhood favorites: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; and the Christmas-themed Dream Snow. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW sends attendees on a holiday journey fit for all ages.
Master Puppeteer Douglass Burks is returning to direct this second edition in the series. He truly enjoys bringing these books to life. “One of the things I’m most excited to work on is the new stories” Burks said, eager to show off this new production. “They’re so faithful to the books – especially in the design of the puppets.”
With an abundance of heart and lots of joy, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CHRISTMAS SHOW not only perfectly fits Dallas Children’s Theater’s season theme Color the world with Kindness, but also celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar picture book originally published in 1969.
“The level of audience interactivity is also very appealing,” Burks said. “The audience is definitely a character in this show, just as important as any of the actors!”
SHOW DESCRIPTION
And he was still hungry! So…the Very Hungry Caterpillar came back to Dallas. During the 2019 holiday season, the whole family can make their way to a happy place thanks to a new collection of stories brought to life from beloved children’s author/illustrator Eric Carle.
Enjoy Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; Dream Snow; and of course, a reprisal of The Very Hungry Caterpillar – now celebrating its 50th birthday! Filled with colorful puppets and adorable animals, this extraordinary spectacle is pure holiday magic, and sure to be a sellout, so buy your tickets early!
PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES DURING THE RUN
When families arrive early to DCT, they will have a chance to talk with Mr. Claus himself who is making his Dallas home in the DCT lobby one hour before every show through December 15.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller Presented in association with Rockefeller Productions . Based on four Eric Carle books. Directed by Douglass Burks
November 23 – December 29, 2019 Enjoyed by all ages
Cast: Charli Armstrong, Doug Burks*, Gerald Taylor, Teddy Warren*
Production Team:
Director – Doug Burks Scenic Designer – Josh Smith Lighting Designer – Aaron Johansen Costume Designer – Lyle Huchton Props Designer – Josh Smith Sound Designer – Marco Salinas Stage Manager – Dwight Sandell Production Manager – Justin Miller
*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association.
^Denotes member of United Scenic Artists – Local USA 829.
Saturday, November 16, 1:30 PM (Sensory-Friendly)
Saturday, November 23, 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 30, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 1, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 1, 4:30 PM (ASL)
Saturday, December 7, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 7, 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 8, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 8, 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 14, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 14, 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 15, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 15, 4:30 PM
Thursday, December 19, 10:30 AM
Friday, December 20, 10:30 AM
Saturday, December 21, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 21, 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 22, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 22, 4:30 PM
Friday, December 27, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 28, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 28, 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 29, 1:30 PM
Sunday, December 29, 4:30 PM
Ticket Prices:
$17-$30 for single tickets. Prices subject to change. Group rates available for parties of 10 or more. Phone reservations required for Sensory-Friendly performances which are $5 per person. Call the Box Office for details, 214-740-0051. General tickets are available online at dct.org
Weekday Student Matinee shows also available Tuesdays through Fridays. Call Dallas Children’s Theater at 214-978-0120 or visit dct.org/fieldtrips
Photo by Alessandra Mello, Courtesy of Bay Area Children’s Theatre.
Title Sponsors: Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Sharron Hunt
2019-20 Season Sponsors are:
Texas Instruments, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, The Shubert Foundation, TACA, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Anonymous Family, The Carlson Foundation, March Family Foundation, and Hoblitzelle Foundation.
General Sponsors Include: The Rosewood Corporation, VibekeJarnum& Niels Anderskouv, Karen & Ken Travis, Anonymous Family, Lisa K Simmons, Elizabeth & Bart Showalter, Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation, Inc., The Estate of Caroline Rose Hunt, and The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation.
Additional Support is Provided By: Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, TXU Energy, Capital for Kids, Legacy Texas Bank, Frost Bank, Stephen M. Seay Foundation, Orien Levy Woolf & Dr. Jack Woolf Charitable Trust, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, Karen & Jim Wiley, The Hersh Foundation, Jennifer & Peter Altabef, Mickie& Jeff Bragalone, Holly & Tom Mayer and Maile& Charles Shea, Maintenance Inc., The Perot Foundation, Strake Foundation, Which Wich, and Green Mountain Energy, DCT’s official renewable energy partner.
Sensory-Friendly Sponsors Include: The Melinda & Jim Johnson Family Charitable Fund, Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, Chi Omega Christmas Market, Sapphire Foundation, and DCT’s Fall Family Party Contributors. DCT’s National Touring Sponsor is Neiman Marcus.
Dallas Children’s Theater
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman Street Dallas, Texas 75231
About Dallas Children’s Theater
Dallas Children’s Theater features professional actors performing for an annual audience of 250,000 young people and their families through mainstage productions (9 in the 2019-2020 season), a national -touring company, and an arts-in-education program.
As the only major organization in Dallas focusing solely on youth and family theater, DCT builds bridges of understanding between generations and cultures, instilling an early appreciation of literature, art, and the performing arts in tomorrow’s artists and patrons.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
