Children, teens can audition October 24 for Missoula Children's Theatre's ‘Peter and Wendy’
Monday, October 3, 2016
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Peter and Wendy”
will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre for the
Performing Arts.
A non-profit educational theater troupe, Missoula Children’s Theatre has been
a hometown arts favorite since 1992, often as part of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana
University’s October arts festival.
“Children in grades kindergarten through high school may audition,” said Director
of Columbia Theatre and Fanfare Roy Blackwood. “Approximately 50-60 local students
will be cast to appear in the show with a Missoula tour actor/director. Missoula will
cast the young actors on Monday and get started right away teaching them lines, staging,
songs and movement. By Friday, the children will be ready to perform, complete with
professionally designed costumes and scenery.”
Students wishing to audition must arrive by 4 p.m. and stay for the entire two-hour
session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition
and lasts until 8:30 p.m.
“Since it is a group audition, no advance preparation is necessary – but a smile
never hurts,” said Blackwood. “Students should just be ready to come and have a good
time.”
Among the roles to be cast are Peter, his Shadow, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys;
Wendy and her brothers John and Michael; their parents Mr. and Mrs. Darling with their
faithful friends Nana and Liza; Captain Hook and his Pirate Crew, along with the Crocodile;
Tiger Lily, the band of Neverlanders and Neverland Creatures; and, carrying them to
Neverland, a group of stormy Clouds. Assistant directors will also be cast to aid
in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.
“Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning
must have a clear schedule for the entire week and, if selected, be able to attend
all rehearsals required for their role,” said Blackwood. “A detailed rehearsal schedule
will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition.”
“Peter and Wendy” will be performed at the Columbia Theatre in two performances
on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. All cast members must
be available for all scheduled performances and rehearsals.
Tickets for the public performances are $15 for adults and $10 for children.
They are available online at columbiatheatre.org or at the box office, 985-549-4371.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula,
Mont. This season, more than 65,000 young people across the globe will take to part
in Missoula productions.
For additional information, contact the Columbia Theatre at 985-543-4366 or visit
columbiatheatre.org.
