Children, teens can audition October 29 for Missoula Children's Theatre's ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Thursday, October 18, 2018
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Alice
in Wonderland” will be held Monday, Oct. 29, 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 fall arts festival.
“Children in grades kindergarten through high school may audition,” said Executive
Director of Columbia Theatre 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 Saturday, 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.”
Rehearsals will be conducted Monday through Friday from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Columbia
Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St. in downtown Hammond. Actors will be dismissed at 6 p.m.
on Wednesday, Oct. 31, so they can participate in Trick-or-Treating.
“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.”
“Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at the Columbia Theatre as part of the
Pajamas and Play series on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. All cast members must be available
for all scheduled rehearsals and the Saturday performance.
Tickets for the public performances are $17 for adults and $12 for children.
They are available online at columbiatheatre.org or at the box office, 985-543-4371.
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.