Downtown Cabaret Theatre – 2025–2026 TYA
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Season Auditions
For over 50 years, the Downtown Cabaret Theatre has been home to one of Connecticut’s most
beloved traditions: our award-winning Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). Generations of families
have laughed, cheered, and fallen in love with live theatre through these productions.
Our TYA productions are every bit as exciting, challenging, and fulfilling as parts in Broadway book
musicals—often more so. In children’s theatre, the characters are larger than life, the storytelling is
bold, and the connection with the audience is immediate and electric. Actors are given the chance to
stretch their craft, take creative risks, and develop roles that demand both precision and playfulness.
For many, the experience of building a role in TYA becomes some of the most rewarding and
memorable work of their careers.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
About the Season
Santa Story 3 – Nov 29 to Dec 28, 2025
Little Red & The Three Pigs – Jan 17 to Feb 8, 2026
Snow White – Feb 28 to Mar 29, 2026
The Princess & The Frog – Apr 11 to May 17, 2026
Performance Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM
School Field Trip Show Schedule: 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon on the following dates:
• December 16–19, 2025
• January 27–30, 2026
• March 10–13, 2026
• March 24–27, 2026
• April 21–24, 2026
• May 5–8, 2026
• May 12–15, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 5:00–9:00 PM; Mondays–Wednesdays 6:00–10:00 PM (begin four
weeks prior to opening)
Casting
• Principal roles – Paid
• Featured and ensemble roles – Receive a modest stipend
• Open to high school juniors, seniors, and adults (16+)
• Local actors only; no travel allowance or housing provided
Audition Requirements• Prepare 32 bars of two contrasting songs that best showcase your voice.
• No accompanist provided – please bring a track you can sing with.
• A speaker will be available for playback.
• No dance call at this audition
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If you’re unable to attend on Oct 11, please submit an audition reel to hugh@dtcab.com.