Curtain Falls On Jobs: Dallas Children's Theater Plans Phased Layoffs, Scaled-Back Season
In a recent statement, Dallas Children's Theater said it plans to cut its workforce by nearly half through phased layoffs.
According to the theater, the first round of layoffs took place on June 2, with two additional rounds to occur in August and October. As part of the cost-cutting measures, the Dallas establishment is reducing shows and pausing some of its classes.
'After careful consideration, DCT will be reducing our 2025-2026 season to three mainstage shows to address the significant financial challenges of the current environment and to position ourselves for a stronger, more resilient future,' Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) said in a statement, per WFAA.
'Although our performances are well-attended and our community support is strong, ticket sales cover only a small portion of the true cost of producing theater. At the same time, our operating costs have steadily increased while funding levels have remained flat. This financial pressure requires immediate action to keep DCT viable — not just for this season, but for the years ahead.'
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Jungalbook are two shows the theater plans to drop from its 2025-2026 season. The theater company will contact ticketholders for those shows about the next steps. DCT's mainstage shows for the season will include The Hungry Caterpillar, Moon Mouse, and The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza.
'We remain deeply committed to artistic excellence and to the 90,000 young people and families we serve annually. Though we will have fewer performances, we will continue to provide meaningful theatrical experiences that inspire children, nurture their imagination, and encourage connection with the world around them,' DCT said in a post on its website.
Three job postings, Director of Development, Box Office Representative, and General Maintenance Technician, remain live on the theater's website. It is unclear if the recent announcement will impact those openings.
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Curtain Falls On Jobs: Dallas Children's Theater Plans Phased Layoffs, Scaled-Back Season
In a recent statement, Dallas Children's Theater said it plans to cut its workforce by nearly half through phased layoffs. According to the theater, the first round of layoffs took place on June 2, with two additional rounds to occur in August and October. As part of the cost-cutting measures, the Dallas establishment is reducing shows and pausing some of its classes. 'After careful consideration, DCT will be reducing our 2025-2026 season to three mainstage shows to address the significant financial challenges of the current environment and to position ourselves for a stronger, more resilient future,' Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) said in a statement, per WFAA. 'Although our performances are well-attended and our community support is strong, ticket sales cover only a small portion of the true cost of producing theater. At the same time, our operating costs have steadily increased while funding levels have remained flat. This financial pressure requires immediate action to keep DCT viable — not just for this season, but for the years ahead.' The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Jungalbook are two shows the theater plans to drop from its 2025-2026 season. The theater company will contact ticketholders for those shows about the next steps. DCT's mainstage shows for the season will include The Hungry Caterpillar, Moon Mouse, and The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza. 'We remain deeply committed to artistic excellence and to the 90,000 young people and families we serve annually. Though we will have fewer performances, we will continue to provide meaningful theatrical experiences that inspire children, nurture their imagination, and encourage connection with the world around them,' DCT said in a post on its website. Three job postings, Director of Development, Box Office Representative, and General Maintenance Technician, remain live on the theater's website. It is unclear if the recent announcement will impact those openings.
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