

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DTC Kids Auditions: Once on This Island, JR
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Damascus Theatre Company announces DTC Kids auditions for Once on This Island JR!!

DTC Kids is casting youth 3rd through 12th grades, ages 8-18.  Beginners are welcome.

Once on This Island JR. is an adaptation of the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” set in the Caribbean.  The story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family.  When Daniel is returned to his land, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.

SIGN UP:
To sign up, fill out this SignUpGenius to book an audition timeslot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CAEAB2BA2FE3-61402412-auditions . Audition Dates: February 7 and 9.

Actors are required to fill out this Audition Form:  https://forms.gle/t82yjnNH6uae2idi9 .  Please also bring to your audition your headshot (a photo) and resume if you have one.  Character descriptions are here:  https://damascustheatre.org/shows/once-on-this-island-jr/ .


AUDITION DAY:
Come prepared with sheet music to sing one 16-bar cut from a piece of music in the style of the show, or something musical theatre style that showcases your vocal talent.  An accompanist will be provided.  You will also be given lines to run and a brief bit of choreography to show your dance level.

Callbacks (if needed) will be on February 11.  Some roles may be double cast.  Cost if cast is $350 per child.  Parent involvement is required.  Rehearsals will be held in Damascus on Mondays, Wednesdays, &amp; Saturdays.  Show dates: May 15-17, 2025.

If you have any questions, please email dtckids@gmail.com.  Thank you!

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Directed &amp; Choreographed by Megan McNellage
Music Direction by Sam Weich
Produced by Jenny Wheeler &amp; Sarah Williamson

Once on this Island JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based Upon the Novel,  " My Love, My Love " by Rosa Guy
 
Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Danielle;
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway in 1990;
Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Organization,
Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., Suntory International Corporation
And James Walsh, In Association With Playwrights Horizons
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- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, kids, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CAEAB2BA2FE3-61402412-auditions?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=damascus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Damascus
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Damascus United Methodist Church
- **lat**: 39.285874257093
- **long**: -77.200397507503
- **full address**: Damascus United Methodist Church, Damascus, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Damascus Theatre Company (https://allevents.in/org/damascus-theatre-company/2468625)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Damascus United Methodist Church, Damascus, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Damascus Theatre Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, kids, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DTC Kids Auditions: Once on This Island, JR ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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