Polka Dots … Puppies … and Puppets … OH MY!!
Dream Weavers Presents “101 Dalmatians, Kids”
February 7th-9th, 2025 @ the Princess Theatre
Rehearsals begin January 4th, 2025:
Auditions: December 14th
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director/Choreographer - EA Gonzalez
Production Design & Puppetry - Drew Sybert
Music Director - Robin Barker
Assistant Director - Taylor Martin
Stage Manager - Jennifer Crowe
Costuming - Lacey Johnson & Cara Elliott
Set Lead - Thomas Holcomb
CAST of 101 Dalmatians, Kids!
Roger
Roger, married to Anita, is the soft-spoken yet confident composer and owner of Pongo and Perdita. His relaxed form of leadership acts as a contrast to the frenetic Cruella.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A#2
Anita
Anita, wife of Roger, is a sweet and nurturing painter whose kind disposition acts as a stark contrast to Cruella's cruelty.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: D4
*Perdita and Pongo
Perdita and Pongo, the puppies’ parents, have similar dispositions to their owners, Roger and Anita.
*actors portraying Perdita and Pongo will operate puppets*
Cruella de Vil
Cruella is the rich, fashion-forward antagonist of the story who harbors a penchant for puppy fur. Ruthless and impulsive, she should command the stage with dramatic flair and brassiness. Gender: female
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Horace and Jasper
Horace and Jasper, Cruella’s two henchmen for hire, provide the show’s comic relief. Cockney accents and strong physical comedy are encouraged!
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Nanny
Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita.
Gender: female
*Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgi Narrator
Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgis Narrator help to tell the story and lead the Dogs of London ensemble.
Gender: any
*actors portraying these Narrators will operate puppets*
Lucky, Patch, Penny, and Pepper
Perdita and Pongo’s funny and spirited pups.
Gender: any
*Sergeant Tibbs
Sergeant Tibbs is the army cat that rallies the Dogs of London to rescue the puppies.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G4
*the actor portraying Sergeant Tibbs will operate a puppet*
Freckles and Spotty
Freckles and Spotty, two Dalmatian puppies stolen by Cruella. Each puppy has one solo line of dialogue.
Gender: any
Other Puppies
Puppies dognapped by Cruella to create her fabulous coat.
Gender: any
Dogs of London
The Dogs of London include the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, and Corgis that assist Perdita and Pongo in saving their puppies.
Gender: any
Police Officer
Dogcatcher
Dream Weavers Presents “101 Dalmatians, Kids”
February 7th-9th, 2025 @ the Princess Theatre
Rehearsals begin January 4th, 2025:
- Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays 6-8 / Saturdays 9-12
- Move-in / Tech week February 2nd - 6th (attendance *required*)
- Due to the short rehearsal period, cast members may ONLY miss *two* rehearsals total!
Auditions: December 14th
- 9 - 10:30 AM open call ages 7 to 18 years old (by 2/7/2025)
- Fill out forms
- Learn dance audition (wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes)
- Sing in a small group - be familiar with the song “Cruella de Vil”
- Get measured
- 10:30 - 11:30 AM
- If you are interested in a speaking / solo role AND are ages 10 to 18 years old (by 2/7/2025), please plan to stay for this additional time
- Prepare a 30 second cut of a song that highlights your voice
- Be prepared to read from the script
- NEW!!!
- For this show we are offering the opportunity to be a part of the Junior Production Team to students ages 16-18 years old
- Learn more about directing, choreographing, puppet making, costuming, set designing, stage managing, and music directing!
- Students interested in production may write a brief summary of their skills and interests and interview with Ms. EA!
- Please follow this link to set up an interview time on December 14th between 12:30 and 2:30 PM
- For this show we are offering the opportunity to be a part of the Junior Production Team to students ages 16-18 years old
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director/Choreographer - EA Gonzalez
Production Design & Puppetry - Drew Sybert
Music Director - Robin Barker
Assistant Director - Taylor Martin
Stage Manager - Jennifer Crowe
Costuming - Lacey Johnson & Cara Elliott
Set Lead - Thomas Holcomb
CAST of 101 Dalmatians, Kids!
Roger
Roger, married to Anita, is the soft-spoken yet confident composer and owner of Pongo and Perdita. His relaxed form of leadership acts as a contrast to the frenetic Cruella.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A#2
Anita
Anita, wife of Roger, is a sweet and nurturing painter whose kind disposition acts as a stark contrast to Cruella's cruelty.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: D4
*Perdita and Pongo
Perdita and Pongo, the puppies’ parents, have similar dispositions to their owners, Roger and Anita.
*actors portraying Perdita and Pongo will operate puppets*
Cruella de Vil
Cruella is the rich, fashion-forward antagonist of the story who harbors a penchant for puppy fur. Ruthless and impulsive, she should command the stage with dramatic flair and brassiness. Gender: female
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Horace and Jasper
Horace and Jasper, Cruella’s two henchmen for hire, provide the show’s comic relief. Cockney accents and strong physical comedy are encouraged!
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Nanny
Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita.
Gender: female
*Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgi Narrator
Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgis Narrator help to tell the story and lead the Dogs of London ensemble.
Gender: any
*actors portraying these Narrators will operate puppets*
Lucky, Patch, Penny, and Pepper
Perdita and Pongo’s funny and spirited pups.
Gender: any
*Sergeant Tibbs
Sergeant Tibbs is the army cat that rallies the Dogs of London to rescue the puppies.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G4
*the actor portraying Sergeant Tibbs will operate a puppet*
Freckles and Spotty
Freckles and Spotty, two Dalmatian puppies stolen by Cruella. Each puppy has one solo line of dialogue.
Gender: any
Other Puppies
Puppies dognapped by Cruella to create her fabulous coat.
Gender: any
Dogs of London
The Dogs of London include the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, and Corgis that assist Perdita and Pongo in saving their puppies.
Gender: any
Police Officer
Dogcatcher