Children’s Theatre Company
Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!
The Bilingual Musical Spectacle Based on P.D. Eastman’s Classic Book
January 20-February 22, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is thrilled to announce the complete cast and creative team for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! will run from January 20-February 22, 2026, on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Opening night is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7pm. Adapted for the stage by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! features music composed by Michael Koerner, arrangements by Robertson Witmer, and Spanish translations by Ana Maria Campoy. The lyrics for “Do You Like My Hat?” are by Michael Koerner. CTC’s production of Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is directed by Juliette Carrillo, with choreography by Erin Leigh Crites and music direction by Victor Zupanc.
“At Children’s Theatre Company, we believe theatre should be a place where every child sees themselves — in the language they speak, the laughter they share, and the stories that ignite their imagination,” said Rick Dildine, CTC Artistic Director. “Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! celebrates that belief with pure joy — reminding us that play, connection, and understanding are universal.”
“P.D. Eastman’s iconic book has been reaching audiences in multiple languages for years,” said playwrights Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz. “This project was born of our desire to see two of those languages braided together onstage, side-by-side, in a show that seeks to welcome, instruct, surprise, and delight. We’re thrilled to share this joyful adaptation with CTC’s eager audience.”
“Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is nothing but fun and delight,” said director Juliette Carillo. “We’re working on creating a production that is full of surprises and big laughs. I’m so excited for this show!”
Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! runs January 20-February 22, 2026, on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. The show is best enjoyed by younger audiences. Tickets may be purchased at childrenstheatre.org/dog or by calling the ticket office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
The cast of Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! features Kimberly Richardson* as MC Dog, Cooper Lajeunesse as Blue Dog, Zachary David Hodgkins as Red Dog, Anna M. Schloerb (Member, CTC Acting Cohort) as Yellow Dog, Julia Diaz (Member, CTC Acting Cohort) as Green Dog, and Eric Samuel Romero as Hattie/Spotted Dog. The understudies for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! include Becca Claire Hart* (MC Dog, Yellow Dog), Keegan Robinson (Blue Dog, Hattie/Spotted Dog), and CTC Acting Company member Janely Rodriguez* (Red Dog, Green Dog). Victor Zupanc‡ and Joe Cruz‡ will provide live music onstage.
In addition to Allison Gregory, Steven Dietz, Michael Koerner, Robertson Witmer, Ana Maria Campoy, Juliette Carrillo†, Erin Leigh Crites, and Victor Zupanc, the creative team and production staff for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! includes Sara Ryung Clement^ (Scenic Designer), Danielle Nieves^ (Costume Designer), Paul Whitaker^ (Lighting Designer), Jaime Lupercio (Sound Designer), Matthew Lytle (Assistant Director), Jenny R. Friend* (Stage Manager), Kenji Shoemaker* (Assistant Stage Manager), and Ashley Pupo (Stage Management Fellow).
*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.
†Member of SDC, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
‡Member of the Twin Cities Musician Union, Local 30-73, AFM.
^Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased online at childrenstheatre.org/dog or by calling the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
School groups interested in attending can contact schools@childrenstheatre.org for more information.
Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!! has a run time of 75 minutes with no intermission.
This production is best enjoyed by younger audiences. Lap passes are available for children 3 years and younger.
Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!!
Adapted for the Stage by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz
Music Direction by Victor Zupanc
Choreography by Erin Leigh Crites
Directed by Juliette Carrillo†
Based on the Classic Book Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman
Copyright ©1961 by P.D. Eastman | Copyright Renewed © 1989 by Mary L. Eastman | All Rights Reserved.
Music Composed by Michael Koerner
Arrangements by Robertson Witmer
Spanish Translations by Ana Maria Campoy
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner
January 20-February 22, 2026
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Best enjoyed by younger audiences
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