Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Missoula Children’s Theatre is one of MCPAS’ community outreach programs. We provide the opportunity for the two Missoula Children’s Theatre directors to go out into local schools and give acting workshops during the week of the performance.
For the performance, The Missoula Children’s Theatre brings all of the costumes and sets to be used. Over 150 Montgomery County kids from kindergarten through high school have the opportunity to audition for a part in the cast. Only 50 - 60 are selected to be in the show. Older teens can also audition to work in technical positions such as stagehands, etc. The cast rehearse all week and perform the show on Saturday.
Within each cast, girls and boys are equal; the disabled become able; the shy experiment with bravery; the slow are rehearsed to perfection; and the gifted become part of the whole. The lesson learned is that all are necessary for the show to go on. Few arenas exist where responsibility is taught and learned so clearly. Missoula Children’s Theatre provides the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts and group dynamics while excelling as an individual -- a lesson from art that carries into life.
Special low ticket prices are offered so that entire families can attend which gives a full house performance opportunity for the children and teens in the show.
This production is possible only because of our many loyal volunteers and corporate sponsors.