Missoula Childrens Theatre auditions January 7, 2008

A little red truck pulls into town with everything it takes to mount a full-scale musical production...except the cast. That's where the children of the Fox Valley come in. On Monday, they're cast as characters. By Saturday, they've gained character - the kind that really counts.

Missoula Children's Theatre provides a week-long residency "starring" 50-60 local students in a full-scale musical. MCT has been touring now for more than 30 years, visiting nearly 1100 communities annually in all 50 states, 4 Canadian Provinces and overseas. Their mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique and educational project. The team of two professional Tour Actor/Directors arrives in town with scenery, costumes, props, make-up and basic lighting... everything it takes to put on a play - except, the cast. This week-long residency begins with an open group audition and culminates in two public performances. Fifty to sixty students grades K-12, or a combination of these ages, are cast and well rehearsed throughout the week, learning lines, songs and choreography to perform as an ensemble in producing a full-length musical. All of MCT’s shows are original adaptations of children's stories and fairytales... a twist on the classic stories that we know and love.

Official Website: http://www.grandoperahouse.org/events/tas/0708/06missoula.html