Join us as one of the performing students in this original musical adaption of “Tortoise and the Hare.”
Woodmoor PTSA has invited world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) to work with Woodmoor elementary students to present a musical production of Tortoise and the Hare!
Registration Information
To be part of this production, please register online before April 15th. The registration fee is $125 per student. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
Registration is fulfilled on a first-come, first serve basis, and is open to the first 50 paid registrations. * Please note that spots for kindergarten and first grade are limited to only 10 spots. If more than 50 students register, we will begin a waitlist.
Link to Child Information Registration
Auditions
This is a group audition, and no advance presentation is necessary. Students should just be ready to come and have a good time! Auditions will be conducted by MCT directors on Monday, April 20th (the first rehearsal).
Parents must be prepared to pick up their child at 6:10pm on the first day. Cast members with more complicated roles will remain for the first rehearsal 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place April 20th to April 24th immediately after school in the Woodmoor gym. Those participating must attend all rehearsals required for the role.
Sample Rehearsal Schedule
Check-in and Snack – 4pm to 4:10pm
Session One – 4:10pm to 6:10pm
Dinner Break – 6:10pm to 6:30pm
Session Two – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Generally, younger children are cast in roles that rehearse during the first Session. Older students with more complex roles require an additional two hours of rehearsal (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
A dress rehearsal will take place Friday, April 24th with ALL cast members. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be available and distributed after roles will be assigned.
Performance
Everyone is welcome to attend the performance on Saturday, April 25th at 1pm and 3:30pm in the Woodmoor Gym. Tickets will be $10 and available online.
A professional videographer is coming to record the first performance on Saturday. He offers a USB of the recording for $30. Order forms will be available the week of the show!
About Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. This coming year more than 65,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers! The residency at Woodmoor Elementary is made possible by Woodmoor Elementary PTSA with support form our Woodmoor administration.
For any questions, please contact: Christina Pierce at veryna2002@yahoo.com
