Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Pinocchio on Monday, June 24, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boone Central Performance Gym in Albion.
All those auditioning should arrive between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. to register and plan to stay until 2 p.m. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Among the roles to be cast are Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy, Jiminy Cricket, the Fox and Cat, Candlewick and Crew, Urchins, School Kids, Puppets and Toys. Students who have completed kindergarten through 12th grade are encou-raged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary.
Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals and backstage responsibilities. MCT touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Dir-ectors 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.
Pinocchio will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Satur-day, June 29 at the Boone Cen-tral Gym in Albion. The MCT residency is sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council with generous support from the Wesley & Irene Mansfield Foundation. To learn more contact Paul or Lori Hosford at (402)395-6727 or email at arts2008@frontiernet.net.
