PULLMAN–An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours.
Most of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. The actors and directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day.
“Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” will be presented on Sept. 22 at Washington State University Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The MCT residency in Pullman is presented locally with support from Pullman’s Holiday Inn Express Motel and Suites.
Among the roles to be cast are Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, Dusty and Slim the farmhands, Fleabite Clyde the dog, the Younger Daughters, the Older Daughters, the Country Folk and the Barnyard Critters.
Students from 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.
Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. For more information, contact Russ Driver at (509) 335-2241.
