Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Princess and the Pea” will be held in the Joseph High School cafeteria from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 5. All county students grades K-12 are invited to participate.

Those auditioning should arrive at 4:20 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.

It is a group audition – no advance preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts.

Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

Missoula Children’s Theater touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup.

Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:14 to 8:45 p.m. and Friday at the OK Theater.

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.

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the auditions. Cast members scheduled for the full 4 1/2 hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, supper or snack.

Two performances will be held on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at 3 pm and 7 pm and will be presented at the OK Theater in Enterprise.

The students in the cast will be called for rehearsal before the performance that day. All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances.

Missoula Children’s Theater is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. This coming year nearly 50,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers.

The Missoula Children’s Theater residency in Wallowa is brought to you by Wallowa Valley Arts Council with support from the Wallowa Valley Arts Council and Wallowa County Schools. For more information or if your child needs transportation in order to participate, call Laura Skovlin at 426-8000