What is Missoula Children's Theatre?

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. This coming year, nearly 55,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers! MCT performances have delighted and amazed audiences for nearly four decades, but MCT is really in the business of using an entertainment format to foster enrichment and education in children – of all ages.

By bringing sets and costumes to a community and using local kids in the production, MCT programs are designed to develop the personal and professional skills and goals of the participants. When combined with the excellence of their productions, MCT’s unique and acclaimed teaching and producing methods and philosophies have resulted in the successful fulfillment of their mission: The development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.

Missoula Children’s Theatre's Auditions
Monday, June 22, 2009 3:45 pm
Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline

Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production will be held Monday, June 22, 2009 in the Shoreline Room at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. All Students must arrive by 3:50 pm to audition and plan to stay for the entire two-hour audition. Due to space limitations “ACTORS ONLY” will be allowed into the audition room. Parents may wait in the lobby. Doors will be closed for the auditions at 4:02 p.m. It is a group audition - no advance preparation is necessary and the audition is free. There are roles for students currently enrolled in grades K through 12. Approximately 60 roles will be available for students as well as four Assistant Director positions.

There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. All students cast, except for assistant directors, will be charged a participants fee of $40 for Shoreline/Lake Forest Park students and $45 for all others. This fee is payable at the audition. Some partial scholarships are available, but must be applied for in advance. Please call (206) 417-4645 if you plan to audition and would need financial assistance if cast. Just be ready to come and have a good time!

Rehearsals will be conducted every day that week from 4:00-8:30 p.m. at the Shoreline Center. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule at those times for the entire week and be able to attend any rehearsals for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition. Cast members scheduled for the FULL 4 1/2 hours in one day will be asked to bring a sack supper or snack. The first rehearsal for a few cast members begins in the south end of the Shoreline Center approximately 30 minutes after the audition and pizza will be provided for that day only.

Rehearsals will be conducted every day that week from 4:00-8:30 p.m. at the Shoreline Center. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule at those times for the entire week and be able to attend any rehearsals for their role.

The two performances will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm as part of the 2009 Shoreline Arts Festival.All those cast MUST be available for the rehearsals and both performances.

This residency is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, which is supported in part by the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, 4Culture King Co. Lodging Tax, & Washington State Arts Commission.

Questions? Email the Arts Council