Devising Original Theatre Springfield
DOTS is committed to opportunities to develop, workshop, and perform original theatre!
Mission Statement:
DOTS mission is to create original collaborative storytelling with the purpose of amplifying our authentic voices as artists, performers, and theatremakers. Vision Statement:
We believe that theatre, when approached with an open heart and mind, can serve as a catalyst for empathy, growth, and connection. We visualize a vibrant community of artists and audiences united by a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of artistic innovation.
05/31/2026
Check out our DOTS Mech! Get ready for the DOTS FRINGE in July or the D&D&DOTS finale!
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05/13/2026
New episode coming up this weekend! Your graduate wants to celebrate with D&D&DOTS!!
Get your tickets at https://dotheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200500670
See you on Sunday!
05/03/2026
“Play is the solution”
Beautiful Sunday afternoon at Arts Fest!
05/03/2026
Good morning from ArtsFest! We are so grateful for our team out here! Stop by and play a little!
05/02/2026
Nearly 100 little green puppets made on Saturday at the DOTS booth at ARTFEST! How may do you feel think we will make tomorrow?
05/02/2026
Arts fest is HOPPING!
04/26/2026
Looking for something fun for the summer for your 12-18 year old creative thinker and performer? Join us for the DOTS Devising Intensive and the Young Artists Fringe Festival!
Do you want to create your own theatrical stories on stage? The Devising Original Theatre Springfield’s Young Artist intensive has been created just for you! In one week, we will take your ideas from first glimmer to full production. We will explore how to tell stories through movement, words, sound, lighting, and puppetry. There is a place for all who are interested in becoming a playwright, composer, actor, director, or theatre maker. The culmination of this intensive includes performances during the July 9-12 DOTS Fringe Festival at the Judy.
CAMP: Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2, 2026; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FRINGE FESTIVAL DRESS/ TECHNICAL REHEARSAL: July 8, 6:00-8:00 PM.
FRINGE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES: Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 1:00 PM.
LOCATION: The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre
237 S. Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Ages 12-18; $225
04/21/2026
Wow! What a turn out for night one of auditions! If you were considering being a part of the Fringe Festival with DOTS we would still love to see YOU! Seven directors are looking for a range of actors and actresses!
Video auditions can be sent to
exec at dotheatre dot org
D&D&DOTS coming up on Sunday, April 19. Doors open at 2 pm at MOTHER'S. Purchase tickets at dotheatre.org
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