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How to Eat Like a Child Auditions

About the Show 

This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious. Children give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically. The pace is fast, the tone subversive, and the recognition instant. How To Eat Like A Child is based on the Viking book of the same name by Delia Ephron. The musical version began its life as an NBC primetime special starring Dick Van Dyke. It was an immediate hit in schools, camps and community centers everywhere and has enjoyed thousands of productions all over the the US, Canada and many other countries where kids smuggle their least favorite vegetables to the garbage instead of eating them.

Auditions: What You Need to Know

Who: actors in grades 1-5 (22-23 school year). 

When: Sunday, November 20th from 3-5pm and Monday, November 21st from 6:30-8:30pm. 

Where: Columbia Children’s Theatre at Richland Mall (3400 Forest Drive) Enter through the stage door. 

Please arrive prior to the start time listed above, as we will audition as a group. The audition process should take approximately 2 hours. 

Pricing: There is no fee to audition. Participation fees are $100 per child and capped at $200 per family.

Steps to take: 

  • Fill out the Online Audition Form and Conflict Calendar (Google Form)
  • Review the Production Information Sheet (pdf file) 
  • Auditionees do not need to prepare anything for auditions, come as you are! During auditions, actors will be asked to learn an excerpt of a song, a short dance combination, and will possibly read some lines from the script. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you can move in. 
  • Actors only need to attend one audition session unless asked to return for a callback audition. 
  • Rehearsals begin December 5th. Rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Friday evenings, Saturday times vary, and Sunday afternoons. 
  • Performances will be January 20-22 at Meadow Glen Middle School (link opens in Google Maps). 
  • Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted beginning January 9th.

Production Staff

Director: Jerry Stevenson 

Music Director: Christyne McClellan 

Choreographer: Rachel Brown

Stage Manager: Liv Moody

Safety Procedures

In accordance with the latest masking guidelines from the CDC, we are lifting our mask requirement for summer camps, rehearsals, and performances. 


If you or your child are more comfortable with mask usage or you are at higher risk of severe consequences from a Covid-19 infection, please continue to mask. Additionally, if your child is exposed to COVID-19, please have them wear a mask for a total of 10 days following the first day of exposure; anyone who is NOT fully vaccinated and who has been directly exposed should be kept home from camp/rehearsal for five days.


If your child is exhibiting symptoms or tests positive for the virus, please keep them home from camp/rehearsal. 


If you have any questions/concerns about these policies please contact CCT Artistic Director Jerry Stevenson at jerry@columbiachildrenstheatre.org or at (803) 691-4548.

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