SEASON SPECIAL

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMASby Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee MendelsonStage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson

November 17 – December 23, 2017Recommended for ages 5 and upWe’re fortunate that Christmastime means Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, and friends are back at DCT by popular demand! Rediscover the true reason for the season while sharing laughs with the Peanuts Gang along the way. As a live combo fills your heart with music, merriment, and warmth, Charles Schulz’s classic special makes you nostalgic for days gone by. Button up your coat, and meet us on the ice!

LONE STAR CIRCUS'®

CIRQUE JOYEUXDecember 28, 2017 – January 1, 2018Enjoyed by all ages‘Tis the season to swing from the rafters! You’re invited to ring in 2018 with thrilling daredevils, electrifying jugglers, mesmerizing acrobats, hilarious clowns, and endearing four-legged performers. Dallas’ very own Lone Star Circus gets you up close and personal with circus stars from around the world at this family-friendly New Year tradition!

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOWCreated by Jonathan RockefellerProduced in association with Rockefeller ProductionsBased on four Eric Carle books

January 19 - February 25, 2018Enjoyed by all agesThe illustrations of beloved children’s author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a display of color and artistry like you’ve never seen before in this Southwest premiere. Visit the worlds of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar. DCT audiences are among the first to experience the larger-than-life world of 75 loveable puppets that will delight and captivate people of all ages. An Off-Broadway and London hit!

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM Based on the best-selling book series by R. L. StineBook and Lyrics by John MaclayMusic and Lyrics by Danny Abosch

September 22 – October 29, 2017Recommended for ages 7 and up

The haphazard detective work of Scooby Doo meets the witty banter of Glee in this frighteningly fun musical based on the beloved Goosebumps series. Brooke and Zeke are starring in their school play …The Phantom. (Yep—it’s a spoof of the Broadway musical!) When strange things start to happen during rehearsals, no one is sure if it’s a practical joke or if the school’s theater is haunted. Wear your favorite costume and bring the entire family to this silly, and only a little spooky, adventure.

TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT

GHOULS AND GRAVEYARDSFeaturing the works of Edgar Allan Poe, W.W. Jacobs,Philip Schaeffer and The Coterie Theatre

October 13 – October 29, 2017Recommended for ages 12 and upThings do go bump in the night! This spine-tingling collection of chilling masterpieces and supernatural surprises arrives just in time for Halloween. Join the all-teen cast for a night of fright as they present a collection of stories from horror’s greatest authors—Edgar Allan Poe and W. W. Jacobs—plus our own Texas ghostlore.

KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’

FROSTY & FRIENDSScripted Dialogue, Musical Arrangements & Music Performance by B. Wolf

November 17 – December 23, 2017Recommended for ages 4 and upKathy Burks’ celebrated troupe melts hearts with the endearing tale of Frosty, a lonely frozen figure hoping to make a difference during the season of giving. Frosty is sad when his elf friends Barry, Surly, and Zoe become too busy to even play in the snow! Fortunately, Frosty meets a kind snowy owl and a friendly reindeer who are more than happy to spend the cold winter days with his gentle soul. Revel in the joy of the holidays as this spirited musical comes to life.

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JUNGALBOOKAn adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book storiesBy Edward Mast

May 4 – May 26, 2018Recommended for ages 5 and upSee Kipling’s original 1894 coming of age tale brought to the stage, and join Mowgli in learning the moral lessons of home, betrayal, life and death, and loyalty. Mowgli lives in the jungle surrounded by panthers, bears, wolves, snakes, and tigers. They are his protectors, and he believes he is one of them. When Mowgli comes face to face with a fearsome tiger, he is forced to choose between his bond with the jungle and the reality of his humanness. This classic story of the struggle for survival and a place that feels like home will have audiences on the edge of their seats.

DCT’s NATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION

HOW I BECAME A PIRATEBook, Music & Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark FriedmanBased on the book by Melinda LongIllustrations by David Shannon

June 15 – July 8, 2018Recommended for ages 4 and upAhoy matey! It’s time to sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion with Jeremy Jacob and his new pirate friends. On board the ship, Jeremy travels to new worlds while learning the rules of pirate life, and searches for a place to bury their treasure. But it isn’t long before he misses his family and yearns for someone to tuck him in at night back home. A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart—a path that can’t be found on any map!

TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT

SCREEN PLAYBy Linda Daugherty

February 9 – February 18, 2018Not suitable for children under 12Fact: More than 50% of teens admit that they are addicted to their phones. They're plugged in and often tuned out. In her new play, Linda Daugherty, DCT's award-winning playwright-in-residence, explores the blurry lines between real life and life online. Cyber-bullying, explicit content and screen addiction impact the lives of a group of teens, leading to tragic consequences.

YANA WANA’S LEGEND OF THE BLUEBONNETBy Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and María F. RochaMusic by Héctor Martinez MoralesCo-Produced with Cara Mía Theatre Company

March 23 – April 8, 2018Recommended for ages 6 and upTen-year-old María is having trouble in school, so her mom sends her to stay with her Coahuiltecan grandmother in distant Laredo for discipline and perspective. There, María is told an ancient story of young Yana Wana who followed a revered deer to find water to save her people. Yana Wana's story exposes an amazing and unknown ancestral connection to the bluebonnet that gives María a renewed sense of self and family pride. You may have read one version in school; now we invite you to come see the legend through the eyes of Yana Wana in this world premiere. A beautiful, original play that illustrates the power of heritage and the value of one's own story — especially one as ancient as the petroglyphs of Texas.

BLUEBy Annie Cusick Wood

April 21 – May 6, 2018Recommended for squirmy toddlers and their familiesDallas Children’s Theater is proud to be part of the national effort to introduce more toddler-friendly theater experiences. A growing body of research speaks to the benefits of theater for the very young. BLUE is returning as part of this initiative while additional new works for these audiences continue to be developed.

Pale Blue and Inky Blue are very happy in their blueness. When a red sock enters their kitchen, Pale and Inky AND the audience are surprised by the way their world is turned upside down. This play introduces the idea of acceptance in an age-appropriate, soft-hearted theatrical experience. It is filled with fun, humor, and whimsy—and at the end of the show, you will be too!

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EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FORSEASON TICKET HOLDERSBy 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!

* Season Add-ons excluded

Saturday, Sept. 23 Play 1:30pm | Party 3 - 5:30pm

Benefiting DCT's Student Matinee Performance Series

Wanna play and party? Add the Saturday, September 23 GOOSEBUMPS

option to your season ticket package.

Price per person for the play and party = $60 + Your season ticket package price

HONOR YOUR CHILD!

DETAILS ABOUT RESERVED SECTION SEATINGWhen 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 provided on a first come, first served basis.

(DCT reserves the right to sell any and all seats that are empty at curtain time.)

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ADDITIONAL TICKET DISCOUNTFOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERSSeason 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 AgesFree Lap Passes for season ticket holders - Children under 3DCT does not encourage the attendance of children under 3 years of age unless otherwise noted.* Different prices apply to Season Add-ons.

SEASON TICKET INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT DCT.ORG OR CALL (214) 740-0051

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, contactMichael Gonzales / michael.gonzales@dct.org (214) 978-0110 ext. 142

IMAGE CREDITS:GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM - Produced by special arrangement with GURMAN AGENCY, LLC, New York, NY ™ & © Scholastic Inc. SCHOLASTIC, GOOSEBUMPS and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered marks of Scholastic Inc. Based on Goosebumps® Phantom of the Auditorium.A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS - Artwork Peanuts(c) 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. All Rights Reserved.THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered marks of Eric Carle LLC, © &™ All other images © 2016 Dallas Children's Theater

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Complete form and submit to the Box OfficeBY MAIL or IN PERSON: 5938 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75231BY FAX: (214) 978-0118Questions? Visit dct.org or call (214) 740-0051

➎ BUY YOUR SEASON TICKETS!Name ______________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________City _______________________________________________________________________

State ______________________ Zip _____________________

Phone 1: (______) ________ - ________________ ❒ Home ❒ Mobile ❒ Office

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Payment Method: ❒ Cash ❒ Check ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ American ExpressCard Number: _______________________________________________________________Exp. Date: __________ Name on Card ___________________________________________Signature: __________________________________________________________________

$ ___________ Package Price (from ➊) x ____________ Number of season ticket holders= $ ___________ SUBTOTAL of season ticket costs+ $ ___________ Total for THE GOOSEBUMPS PARTy (from ➌)+ $ ___________ Additional Tickets (from ➌)+ $ ___________ Total for TEEN SCENE (from ➍)+ $ ___________ Total for CIRCUS (from ➍)+ $ ___________ Total for BLUE (from ➍)+ $ ___________ Handling Fee - REQUIRED+ $ ___________ Tax-Deductible Donation*

= $ _________ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE

*Please consider a $50 donation to help DCT continue to bring literature to life. Your donations help DCT provide thousands of FREE and significantly reduced tickets to children and families who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live theater.

Please make checks payable to Dallas Children’s Theater.Please note - all plays, dates, times, and locations are subject to change. No refunds or exchanges. All sales final.

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5 PLAY PACKAGE ❍ Section A Seating - $110 ❍ Section B Seating - $85

➊ PICK YOUR PACKAGE & SEATING SECTION

Friday - 7:30 pm Saturday - 1:30 pm Saturday - 4:30 pm Sunday - 1:30 pm Sunday - 4:30 pm

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.

➌ PICK YOUR PLAYS *Additional tickets for season ticket holders are $22 in Section A, $17 in Section B.

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM September 22 – October 29, 2017 Ages 7 and up ____________Additional Tickets

GOOSEBUMPS PLAY & PARTY PACKAGE September 23, 2017 ____________Tickets ($60)

KATHY BURKS THEATRE OF PUPPETRY ARTS’ FROSTY & FRIENDS November 17 – December 23, 2017 Ages 4 and up ____________Additional Tickets

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS November 17 – December 23, 2017 Ages 5 and up ____________Additional Tickets

4 PLAY PACKAGE ❍ Section A Seating - $88 ❍ Section B Seating - $68

7 PLAY PACKAGE - BEST BUY!! ❍ Section A Seating - $147 ❍ Section B Seating - $112

6 PLAY PACKAGE ❍ Section A Seating - $126 ❍ Section B Seating - $96

ADDITIONAL TICKET TOTALS: ____________ Number of Additional Tickets x $22 (Section A ) or $17 (Section B) = $_______________PARTY ADD ON: ____________ Tickets x $60 = $________________

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW January 19 - February 25, 2018 All ages ___________ Additional Tickets

YANA WANA’S LEGEND OF THE BLUEBONNET March 23 – April 8, 2018 Ages 6 and up ____________Additional Tickets

GOOSEBUMPS: 10/1/17, 4:30PMGHOULS: 10/22/17, 1:30PMFROSTY & FRIENDS: 12/3/17, 4:30PM CHARLIE BROWN: 11/26/17, 4:30PM

DCT offers ASL interpretation at the following performances:

TEEN SCENE PLAYERS PRESENT GHOULS AND GRAVEYARDS October 13 – 29, 2017 • Ages 12 and up______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket

SCREEN PLAY February 9 – 18, 2018 • Not suitable for children under 12______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket

$ ____________ Total for TEEN SCENE

➍ ADD SEASON SPECIALS *Special Non Season Ticket

JUNGALBOOK May 4 – May 26, 2018 Ages 5 and up ____________Additional Tickets

DCT’s NATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION HOW I BECAME A PIRATE June 15 – July 8, 2018 Ages 4 and up ____________Additional Tickets

CATERPILLAR: 1/28/18, 4:30PMSCREEN PLAY: 2/18/18, 1:30PMBLUEBONNET: 4/8/18, 4:30PM

BLUE: 4/29/18, 4:30PMJUNGALBOOK: 5/13/18, 4:30PMPIRATE: 7/1/18, 4:30PM

Number of Tickets:______ Adult(s) - Sect. A - $36______ Youth(s) - Sect. A - $20

______ Adult(s) - Sect. B - $28______ Youth(s) - Sect. B - $16

$ ____________ Total for CIRCUS

Select your Performance: Thurs., 12/28 - 7:30PM Fri., 12/29 - 1:30PM Fri., 12/29 - 7:30PM Sat., 12/30 - 10:30AM Sat., 12/30 - 1:30PM

LONE STAR CIRCUS'® CIRQUE JOYEUX December 28, 2017 – January 1, 2018 • All Ages

Sat., 12/30 - 5:30PM Sun., 12/31 - 1:30PM Sun., 12/31 - 5:30PM Mon., 1/1 - 1:30PM Mon., 1/1 - 5:30PM

BLUE April 21 – May 6, 2018 • Recommended for squirmy toddlers and their families______________ Number of Tickets @ $14/ticket

$ ____________ Total for BLUE

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