Who can I contact?

General Information and to Place an Ad in a Program

Call Dr. Jackson, President or Debra Jackson, Business Manager at 734.671.2202
Fax: 734-786-2241 (dial area code even if in area)

Trenton Theater Information-general recording 734.362.8153

To reserve the Trenton Village Theatre or for information on the Trenton Village Theatre, call 734.671.2202.

Membership Information

Call Debbie Jackson at 734.671.2202 or send contact address to dypac@dypac.com.

Board of Directors

We utilize a 100% volunteer administration with no paid positions.

• President – Noel W. Jackson drjackson@smiletrenton.com or 734.671.2202
• Vice President – Kurt Sebaly
• Secretary – Barb Gratton-Clark grattonb@d7.k12.mi.us
• Treasurer – James Schropp
• Administrative Director – Debra Jackson dypac@dypac.com or 734.671.2202

Board of Officers

All board members are volunteers with no paid positions.

• Youth Voice – Nick Thornton
• Karen Brown
• Karen Connor
• Julienne Kobylasz Floetke
• Therese Maggioncalda
• Victoria Morgan
• Barbara Rzucidlo
• Dave Rzucidlo
• Shelly Schutt – gallery curator & special events coordinator
• Donna Smith
• Mary Zaleski

Who can audition?

Children ages 5 to 19 can audition. Children selected for roles are required to become a DYPAC member. We sometimes cast children who are younger than 5 with the Director’s approval.

Can I be a Director?

Directors are needed for all of our shows. In order to direct, we prefer that you have some of the following: directing experience, theater experience, experience working with children, related degrees or certifications and are enthusiastic, positive and patient. We do require a background check. Please email dypac@dypac.com with questions!

How are DYPAC shows cast?

Each show has a casting committee that is made up of the Director, the Producer, the Vocal Director, the Choreographer, and a randomly selected DYPAC Board Member. Each one of these people sit in at the auditions. Following the auditions, a discussion is held, and a decision is made about who is to be called back for each role. Casting committee members who have their own child in the auditions must excuse themselves and do not vote when their own child is called upon. These five committee members again sit in at the callback portion of auditions, after which another discussion is held before a final decision is made as to the casting of the show. It is a mutual decision, mainly between the four people who will be working on the show (Director, Producer, Vocal Director, and Choreographer) with the Board Member there to assure fairness.

Where are DYPAC shows performed?

Although our home base is the Trenton Village Theater, we sometimes rent alternative venues as determined by the cast size and needs of the production.

How many plays are performed a season?

We try to cast as many children as possible and to offer a variety of experiences. We like to have one large all ages show per season with addtional shows allowing younger children and teens to each excel. We also offer a Summer Fine Arts Program and various workshops throughout the year.

I haven’t received my information!!!

If you are not receiving mailed information, either your membership is not active or your address is incorrect. Please email dypac@dypac.com to check status or make corrections. All information mailed will also be available on our website. The easiest way to receive information is to click the “join our mailing list” button so you will receive all emails regarding activities.