101 Dalmatians Kids by Regional Performing Arts Company in Portage, Indiana

What To Know About This Production

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.

Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.


Performance Dates

  • Sep 13 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Sep 14 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Sep 15 Sunday 4:00 PM

Auditions For 101 Dalmatians Kids

What To Expect At Auditions

Auditions will be on July 23rd from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Regional Performing Arts Company theatre located at 2530 Portage Mall in Portage, Indiana. Actors should be in Grades 1-8 when school starts this coming fall, 2024.


More production information-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHIm_cNZgPI4VFWRBUGH_G3fabv06VSqrfUAj3vOSVo/edit?usp=drivesdk


Those auditioning for cast will be expected to prepare 45 seconds to 1 minute of a song for auditions. If you can't think of a song, we have created a list to choose from, but feel free to choose your own song. However, it must be from a musical or Disney movie.


Song List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x88TXTNTajqOyokUgu8Dt3_3UY5cAoQh9ygsh8vas5E/edit


After that, we will have callbacks where we will do some cold reads and improv exercises.


Some tips for auditions:

-----Be Confident!

-----Practice at home in front of your family!

-----During auditions, be loud, powerful, and show emotion while singing!

-----Have a positive attitude!

-----Just try your best!


While cast is auditioning, crew will have a short meeting and then they will be able to leave or stay and do improv games if they choose.


YOU WILL BE AMAZING! If you need to contact directors, please use the email below. Break a leg!


becky@regionalperformingarts.org


Director- Delaney Williams

Vocal Coach- Shay Winter

Mentor - Becky Williams 



Audition Times

  • Jul 23 Tuesday 5:00 PM
  • Jul 23 Tuesday 5:40 PM
  • Jul 23 Tuesday 6:20 PM

Audition Form

Audition Process

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  4. Time slots and preferred roles

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Cast List For 101 Dalmatians Kids

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Available Roles

  • 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. He should be a strong actor, singer, and mover with an adult bearing that sets him apart from the more immature puppies.
  • Anita - Anita, wife of Roger, is a sweet and nurturing painter whose kind disposition acts as a stark contrast to Cruella's cruelty. As she has only a single line to sing, cast an actor with strong acting skills who is comfortable portraying an adult.
  • Perdita - Perdita and Pongo, the puppies’ parents, have similar dispositions to their owners, Roger and Anita. These roles do not require solo singing, so focus on casting strong actors capable of projecting a more mature presence than their pups.
  • Pongo - Perdita and Pongo, the puppies’ parents, have similar dispositions to their owners, Roger and Anita. These roles do not require solo singing, so focus on casting strong actors capable of projecting a more mature presence than their pups.
  • 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. Cast an actor who can sing – with a strong, authoritative presence – and who can move with a high, captivating energy.
  • Horace - Horace and Jasper, Cruella’s two henchmen for hire, provide the show’s comic relief à la Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy. Though they sing together often, look for actors with strong comedic timing who can excel at physical comedy. While not necessary, these two can speak with Cockney accents if you have actors that are capable and willing.
  • Jasper - Horace and Jasper, Cruella’s two henchmen for hire, provide the show’s comic relief à la Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy. Though they sing together often, look for actors with strong comedic timing who can excel at physical comedy. While not necessary, these two can speak with Cockney accents if you have actors that are capable and willing.
  • Nanny - Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita. This is a small role that requires a strong speaking voice (no singing required).
  • Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgi Narrator - Boxer Narrator, Scottie Narrator, Poodle Narrator, and Corgis Narrator help to tell the story and are part of your Dogs of London ensemble (see above). Because the clarity of the plot relies on them, cast performers with excellent diction and projection. You need not only have four narrators – feel free to split up the narration between ensemble members as best suits your production.
  • Lucky, Patch, Penny, and Pepper - Perdita and Pongo’s funny and spirited pups, can be cast from your larger puppy ensemble. Cast the group’s strongest actors that can project their solo lines articulately and are comfortable using their bodies to portray dogs. If you have a large pool of actors, feel free to cast other puppies as brothers and sisters to these four; just remember that the audience needs to see a far greater number of Dalmatians at the end of the show than at the beginning.
  • Freckles and Spotty - Freckles and Spotty, two Dalmatian puppies stolen by Cruella, can be cast from your ensemble of additional Dalmatians. Each puppy has one solo line of dialogue.
  • Police Officer - The Police Officer arrests the villains at the end of the show. Cast an actor who can convey a no-nonsense attitude in this gender-neutral role.
  • Sergeant Tibbs - Sergeant Tibbs is the army cat that rallies the Dogs of London to rescue the puppies. This role is gender neutral – just be sure to cast an actor with a strong voice that can project an authoritative air. This cat has a short, but sweet solo, so make sure vocals are strong.
  • Other Puppies - Dognapped by Cruella, these Dalmatian pups come in halfway through the play and can be double-cast as your Dogs of London ensemble. Include as many puppies in this group as you would like – the more the better!
  • Dogs of London - The Dogs of London include the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, and Corgis that assist Perdita and Pongo in saving their puppies. All should be comfortable embodying the physical movement of their particular breed. Within the ensemble numbers, there are some opportunities for solos, though these can be sung by pairs or small groups depending on your production’s needs and the abilities of your cast.
  • Dogcatcher - The Dogcatcher appears at show’s end to dramatically remove Cruella from the scene. This role is gender neutral, so cast any student who might excell at creating a few moments of physical comedy with Cruella.
  • Puppy Ensemble/Dogs of London Ensemble

Cast List

Name Role(s)
Brooke Toth Roger
Taylor House Anita
Gwen Hankins Perdita
Connor Kavanaugh Pongo
Elizabeth Hopkins Cruella De Vil
Shannon Robertson Horace
Zachary Cox Jasper
Maggie White Nanny
Madelynn Vasaitis Police Officer
Natalie Cawthra Sergeant Tibbs
Belle Essany Dogcatcher
Violet Ogrentz Pepper
Juliette Swindle Penny
Willow Vander Vliet Patch
Mason Akers Lucky
Nina Weeks Freckles
Skyla Chandler Spotty
Rylee Campbell Scottie Narrator
Aidan Pier Boxer Narrator
Sofia Sotelo Poodle Narrator
Kimmy Fruth Corgi Narrator
Aribelle Cox
Madalynn Cox
Payton Campbell
Bonnie Clark
Simona Azmy
Madelyn Bezvin
Anna Camel
Alyssa Botts
Clara Gabehart
Lucas Hankins
Allie Kadziolka
Emma Katich
Amelia Malloy
Colton Meyo Johnson
Emerie Miller
Madeline Ortega
Elle Osika
Phoibe Pavell
Lana Phelps
Zoe Piazza
Paige Radakovich
Sydney Trisler
Grayson Trisler
Addyson Young
Evelyn Greene

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