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Kids Who Care will be holding general auditions for their production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center on October 11 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Rehearsals begin November 1; the show will run December 17 to 23.

Theatre TCU is opening its 2008-2009 season with The Laramie Project, a documentary play about the night that hate became a crime. Rated a strong PG-13, this exploration of the social factors surrounding the brutal murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard runs September 30 through October 5, 2008.

Popcorn Players in Azle proudly presents The Belles by Mark Dunn, directed by Joseph Davis. This entertaining slice of life exploring the relationships between sisters runs September 26 through October 5, 2008.

Teresa Hubbard, Chair of the Board of Directors for Casa Mañana, announced today that William (Wally) Jones has been selected as Casa Mañana’s new President and Executive Producer effective November 3, 2008. His appointment comes following an exhaustive national search and unanimous approval by Casa Mañana’s Executive Committee.

Circle Theatre will stage the first public reading of playwright Bruce Graham’s new play, Something Intangible, on September 21 at 3:00 PM. Graham’s script is the recipient of the Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award.

Theatre Arlington is holding open auditions for The Little Mermaid by Linda Daugherty, based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Auditions will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at noon.

Hip Pocket Theatre presents Johnny Simons’ new stage adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel of genetic engineering, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Rated a strong PG-13, this potent blend of horror and science fiction runs September 5 through 28, 2008.

Fort Worth based Combined Arts Media, the parent company of TicketsToTheCity, announced today that the innovative new online ticketing service exceeded all sales forecasts by selling over $104,000 worth of arts and theatre tickets during its first six months of operation.

Texas Ballet Theater announced last week that it needs to raise between 1 and 1.5 million dollars by the middle of October 2008 in order to regain its financial health. Founded in 1961 as the Fort Worth Ballet, the historic group is seeking to pay down over $800,000 in current debt while generating the funds necessary to cover their ongoing operating expenses.

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Hip Pocket Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Dreams Do Not Care, written by HTP founder Johnny Simons. This haunting and lyrical work, which combines masks, puppets, movement and music runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings through August 24.