PADDINGTON BEAR COMES TO DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
It’s been forever and a day since my family has been able to attend a play. But I remember when Charlie was little, Charlie loved Paddington just as I did. As a throwback to those days and a fun Birthday Surprise for Charlie I would like to take Charlie to see Parrington saves Christmas. Would you like to come with us?
(DALLAS, TX) – Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) is ready to cheer on the holiday season with PADDINGTON SAVES CHRISTMAS, running December 5 – December 23, 2021. Based on the children’s book by Michael Bond, this play stays true to the heart of what makes Paddington Bear so beloved by all ages. DCT’s production is just under an hour in length and is perfect for ages 4 and older.
It’s Holiday time in the Brown household and Paddington – the famous, accident-prone bear – is here to save the day! When he and the Brown’s housekeeper, Mrs. Bird, run out of Sugar for the Seasonal Marmalade Jam they are preparing, Paddington heads next door to borrow some from Mr. Curry.
Unfortunately, the usually grumpy Mr. Curry is even more short tempered than normal as he prepares for a visit from his great Aunt who is a stickler for tidiness. Paddington, feeling sorry for Mr. Curry, and he volunteers to help him with his chores. But Paddington’s good intentions end up leading to chaos, as one by one, each of his tasks take on an unexpected outcome! Will Paddington be able to fix everything in time for everyone to properly celebrate the Holidays? Find out in this fun-filled Holiday comedy!
“We could all learn a lot from Paddington,” says Douglass Burkes, director and master puppeteer. “He’s an actual Bear living among humans but one who always does his best to be kind, respectful and polite. As far as Paddington’s concerned, the greatest crime isn’t making a mistake – he makes plenty of those – but forgetting your manners.”
Burks goes on to talk about the timeliness of the show, “Right now, with everything that’s going on in the world, it’s so important to be kind and respectful of our neighbors and have fun. We could all use Paddington in our lives!”
Everyone at DCT is committed to doing everything within our power to ensure that our environment is a safe and welcoming space. To that end, DCT will be requiring all attendees to wear masks. The theater has implemented a number of other policies and procedures to prioritize safety including reduced capacity seating, contactless ticketing and others so people should order their tickets soon and plan ahead. Interested patrons can read the complete plan at dct.org/COVID.
Tickets for PADDINGTON SAVES CHRISTMAS are on sale now at dct.org/plays and selling fast!
Adapted by Doug Kmiotek
Based on the book by Michael Bond
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Directed by Douglass Burks
December 5 – December 23, 2021
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Cast:
Mr. Curry – Duke Anderson*
Aunt Matilda – M. Denise Lee*
Paddington – Teddy Warren*
Paddington – Ziggy Renner
Understudy Mr. Curry & Paddington – Douglass Burks*
Understudy Aunt Matilda – Sally Fiorello
*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association.
Crew:
Production Manager – Janel Villatoro
Technical Director – Josh Smith
Lead Carpenter – Isabel McNeil
Master Electrician – Troy Carrico
Sound Engineer – Brian Christensen
Scenic Artist – Emily Hausein
Production Assistant – Maddie Collins
Puppetry Consultant – Sally Fiorello
Carpenters – Lazarus Salinas, Jeremy Claycamp, Brian Christensen, Troy Carrico, Karl Schaeffer
Production Apprentice – CaitLyne Martin
Performance Dates and Times:
December 5 – December 23, 2021
Saturday, December 4, 1:30PM (Sensory-Friendly)
Sunday, December 5, 1:30PM – Opening (Sold out)
Sunday, December 5, 4:30PM (Sold out)
Saturday, December 11, 1:30PM (Sold out)
– Saturday, December 11, 4:30PM (Sold out)
– Sunday, December 12, 1:30PM (Sold out)
– Sunday, December 12, 4:30PM
– Friday, December 17, 7:30PM
– Saturday, December 18, 1:30PM (Sold out)
– Saturday, December 18, 4:30PM (Sold out)
– Sunday, December 19, 1:30PM (Sold out)
– Sunday, December 19, 4:30PM (ASL) (Sold out)
-Tuesday, December 21, 10:30AM
– Tuesday, December 21, 1:30PM
– Wednesday, December 22, 10:30AM
– Wednesday, December 22, 1:30PM
– Thursday, December 23, 10:30AM
– Thursday, December 23, 1:30PM
Ticket Prices:
Section A: $30 Adult, $28 Youth
Section B: $23 Adult, $ $21 Youth
Prices subject to change. Phone reservations required for Sensory-Friendly performances. Call the Box Office for details, 214-740-0051. Group Prices Available. 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
2021-22 Season Sponsors are: Texas Instruments, City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Anonymous Family/Bank of America Charitable Foundation, The Carlson Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Hillcrest Foundation, TACA, Anonymous Family, March Family Foundation, and CARES Act/American Rescue Plan.
General Sponsors Include: The Rosewood Corporation, The Holloway Family Foundation, The MR and Evelyn Hudson Foundation, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, Lisa K. Simmons, The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation, Inc., and the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation.
Additional Support is Provided By: Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, TXU Energy, Oncor Electric, Deborah and Craig Sutton, The Dolan Family, Frost Bank, Vibeke Jarnum & Niels Anderskouv, Jennifer & Peter Altabef, Melinda & Jim Johnson Charitable Fund, Karen & Ken Travis, Joan Becker, Capital for Kids, Strake Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, The Hersh Foundation, Stephen M. Seay Foundation, Margot B. Perot/Perot Foundation, Maintenance Inc., and Green Mountain Energy, DCT’s official renewable energy partner.
Sensory-Friendly Sponsors Include: Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, Neiman Marcus. Building Fund Supported By: The Carlson Foundation, The March Family Foundation, Laurie Sands Harrison, The Rosewood Corporation, Anonymous Family, Elizabeth & Bart Showalter, Karen & Ken Travis, The Hersh Foundation, and Everett & Becky Spaeth.
Logo Credit: Courtesy of Rockefeller Productions
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, 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
