Washington, D.C. –Ford’s Theatre Society announced that auditions for children’s roles in the company’s productions of A Christmas Carol will be held August 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (514 Tenth Street NW). Those interested in auditioning should pre-register for a specific day via the website (https://www.fords.org/work-with-us/auditions). All auditionees will be seen in the order they arrive on site on August 23 or 24. Families will be notified if their child is requested for a callback. Callbacks will be held August 25.

Washington, D.C. – Ford’s Theatre Society announced that summer 2019 programming will include performances of the popular one-act play "One Destiny" and the continuation of History on Foot walking tours, "Investigation: Detective McDevitt," led by costumed actors. Tickets for both events are available for purchase at www.fords.org or in person at the Ford’s Theatre box office (511 Tenth Street NW). "One Destiny" and "Investigation: Detective McDevitt" are long-standing staples in Ford’s Theatre programming. "One Destiny" celebrates 1,400 performances on June 4, 2019. During its 13-year run, the play has also been performed in local schools and at the White House. "Investigation: Detective McDevitt" celebrates 1,000 performances in fall of 2019. Both programs were honored with The Washington Post Award for Innovative Leadership in the Theatre Community in 2011.