 Children entering first grade through age 18 are eligible to
participate. Advance registration is not required for auditions, nor
do performers need to bring a prepared song. The production is
looking to fill 50-60 cast roles, in addition to up to four
assistant directors to be selected from youth age 12-18.Missoula
Children's Theatre says: "This is a group audition -- no advance
preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts. Students should
just be ready to come and have a good time!"
It's recommended that parents and participants arrive no later
than 8:45 a.m. to fill out paperwork and receive more information
about the program. Auditions will start promptly at 9 a.m. By
approximately 11 a.m. the Missoula staff will post the cast list and
assistant directors for the week's show. The first rehearsal will
begin approximately 15 minutes after the cast list is posted.
Those selected to participate will need to be available for all
rehearsals during the week, as well as for both performances, Friday
night and Saturday night. The rehearsal schedule is not yet final
but it is estimated to be as follows: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3
p.m., at the Creativity Center; Thursday, 3-8 p.m., at Miller Park;
Friday, 8 p.m. until the end of show, at Miller Park; and the
Saturday show at Miller Park.
Note that the Thursday, Friday and Saturday scheduling can be
affected by weather. If inclement weather occurs, the production
will be guaranteed a Friday night show indoors on the BCPA stage,
but not guaranteed Saturday night.
For children cast in the show, there will be a $35 registration
fee per child.
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The Missoula Children's Theatre interpretation of "The Secret
Garden" is a story of hope and a celebration of all good things in
life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India
to her uncle's home in England. Along the way she makes friends with
the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock.
In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including
the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good,
healthy dose of caring, and what happens? Colin, Martha, Archibald
and the rest of the household begin to enjoy the return of health
and happiness in a garden carefully tended until it blossoms once
more.
A second summer theater opportunity takes place the following
week, with the Missoula Children's Theatre returning with a new
production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The production
process for that show mirrors this, with auditions on July 29 and
performances Aug. 2 and 3.
For more information on the Bloomington Center for the Performing
Arts and presentations of the Miller Park Summer Theater, visit the
BCPA website at
www.artsblooming.org.
[Text from file received from
Bloomington Parks & Recreation]
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