Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to Vernon this summer and registration is now open for a theatrical experience of a lifetime.
North America’s largest touring children’s theatre will arrive once again July 4 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with all the ingredients for their new production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, except the cast.
Local children ages six to 18 will not only learn all the fundamentals of musical theatre, they will have the chance to be a part of a production open to the public, said the Performing Arts Centre’s audience development coordinator Brian van Wensem.
“For those who aren’t interested in being in the spotlight, there are also four backstage spots available that will teach important fundamentals of running a production from behind the scenes,” he said, adding no advanced preparation is necessary.
“Participants need only to arrive with the desire to join an on-stage adventure, learning a unique adaptation to the classic story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It’s an experience that develops creativity, social skills, goal achievement and self esteem.”
The Missoula Children’s Theatre has been touring extensively for 38 years now from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,300 communities this year with up to 45 teams of tour actor/directors.
The production is more than memorizing lines. Missoula’s mission statement is “the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.”
“While children are learning this theatrical production they will also have the opportunity to explore who they are as actors and people,” said van Wensem.
The camp starts July 4 and runs to July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with additional workshops being offered outside of those times.
On July 9, the 40-to-60 member cast will be ready to take Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the stage for two performances at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Registration forms can be obtained through the Ticket Seller box office, located in the Performing Arts Centre. Registration is first-come-first-served and there are a total of 60 casting spots available: 13 for ages six to seven, 22 for ages eight to 12, and 20 for ages 13 to 18. An additional four spots are available for assistant directors (backstage) open to ages 12 to 18.
Call 250-549-7469 for more information.
