Children’s Theatre Auditions To Be Monday

Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Rapunzel on Monday, June 20th, at the Boone Central Gym in Albion from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
All those auditioning should arrive between 11:30 and 12 p.m. to register and plan to stay until 2. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Among the roles to be cast are Rapunzel; Scarella; the Princes; Madame Gothel; Rapunzel’s parents; the Wood Elves; Ears of Corn and a Potato; Unicorns; Pixies; Gremlins; Billy Goats Gruff; a Troll; Three Bears; a Beaver; Ogres; and Mushrooms. Students who have completed Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup.
MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.  It is important for children to attend all rehearsals.
Rapunzel will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th at the Boone Central Gym in Albion.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency is sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council with generous support from the Wesley & Irene Mansfield Foundation. For more information, please contact Paul or Lori Hosford at (402)395-6727 or by email at arts2008@frontiernet.net. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization. Additional funding is being provided by the Boone County Visitors Promotion Fund.