Auditions will be held for Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of HANSEL AND GRETEL at Jones Theatre on the campus of WSU on Monday, October 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:45 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.
Among the roles to be cast are those intrepid adventurers – Hansel and Gretel, their Granny, the Wildwood Witch and her loyal servants the crafty cooks, modern day campers – somehow lost in time in the wood, lots of Rascals – denizens of the deep and a flock of cuddly Wallybirds. Students, ages Kindergarten through high school 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.
Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4 – 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each day.
HANSEL AND GRETEL will be presented on Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 18 at 11 a.m. at Jones Theatre in Daggy Hall on the WSU campus. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Pullman is presented locally by Beasley Coliseum with support from Residence Inn on the campus of WSU.
