Oklahoma
(Sept 2007)

Ten Little Indians
(Nov 2007)

A Nice Family Gathering
(Nov 2007)

One Flew Over the Cuckcoo's Nest
(Feb 2008)

West Side Story
(Apr - May 2008)

Jack and the Beanstalk
(June 2008)

Seussical Junior
(July 2008)

2007 - 2008 SEASON

The season selection is as follows:

"OKLAHOMA!"

Music: Richard Rodgers, Lyrics & Book: Oscar Hammerstein II,
Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs
AUDITIONS: July 11-12 from 7-9pm / PERFORMANCES: Sept. 7-8, 14-16, 21-23, 2007

Set in 1906, Oklahoma tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farmer girl Laurey Williams. Their love is challenged by Laurey's threatening farmhand, Jud Fry, and much of the play follows the contest between Curly and Jud for Laurey's affections. A comic subplot follows Laurey's friend, Ado Annie Carnes and her on-again/off-again relationship with cowboy Will Parker. All of the musical's much-loved tunes are here, including "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "Surrey With the Fringe on Top," and the title song.

"TEN LITTLE INDIANS"

A mystery by Agatha Christie

AUDITIONS: Sept 17-18 from 7-9pm / PERFORMANCES: Nov 2-4, 9-11, 2007

Up to a house high on a mountain top have been invited ten people who are strangers to each other. When they are all gathered, they hear from their host that each one of them has in someway caused the death of an innocent person and that justice had not be served in their cases. There are eight guests and two servants there for the weekend, but one by one, they are being knocked off according to the poem of "Ten Little Indians". As the number of survivors decreases, they begin to believe that the killer is one of the group, but are unable to decide on which one he or she may be.

"A NICE FAMILY GATHERING"

A Comedy by Phil Olson

PERFORMANCE DATES: Nov 23, 24, & 25,  2007

AUDITION DATES: Auditions for 4 males and 3 females on Sept. 24-25 at the theatre from 7pm-9pm.

Ticket Prices: Adults are $28.00 per person / Kids 12 and under are $14.00
Fri  & Sat doors open at 6:00 / Dinner at 7:00 / Show strats at 8:00
Sunday doors open at 4:00 / Dinner at 5:00 / Show at 6:00

A NICE FAMILY GATHERING is a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her. It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the Patriarch died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. After all, they were only married for 41 years. The problem is, she can’t hear or see him. The trouble begins when Mom invites a date for dinner.

"ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST"

A Comedy Drama by Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey

AUDITIONS: Nov 12-13 from 7-9pm / PERFORMANCES: Feb 15-17, 22-24, 2008

McMurphy thinks he can get out of doing work while in prison by pretending to be mad. His plan backfires when he is sent to a mental asylum. He tries to liven the place up a bit by playing card games and basketball with his fellow inmates, but the head nurse is after him at every turn. However, McMurphy fits in frighteningly well, and his different point of view actually begins to cause some of the patients to progress. Nurse Ratched becomes his personal cross to bear as his resistance to the hospital routine gets on her nerves.

"WEST SIDE STORY"

Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
AUDITIONS: Feb 18-19 FROM 7-9pm / PERFOMANCE: Apr 18-19, 25-27 May 2-4, 2008

Follow the tale of Tony and Maria in 1950's NYC as they are forced to hide their love in a story that rivals Romeo and Juliet. Tony is a former gang member of the Anglo Jets and Maria is sister to Bernardo, leader of the Puerto Rican Sharks. Theres’ is a love not meant to be. Feel the heat as these rival gangs plot one last rumble, leaving audiences to wonder if Tony and Maria's love will carry them through a battle that threatens to destroy everyone around them. Classic songs include "I Feel Pretty", "Tonight" and "America".

"JACK AND THE BEANSTALK"

June 16 through June 21, 2008

Children who are entering first grade through 8th grade in September of 2008 are invited to audition for this Missoula Children’s Theatre Production

This production will begin with rehearsals starting on June 16th and end with two performances on Saturday, June 21. The week includes three theatrically based enrichment workshops which will be age appropriate and cover educational, interactive exploration of the performing arts through hands- on activities.

The auditions will be looking for children who will act, assistant directors, lighting directors, help with costumes etc. All the roles that it takes to put on one great production!!

Auditions will be held on Monday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m.

Weekly Missoulla Theatre Cost: $125.00. per child
This fee includes weeklong rehearsals, special theatre workshops, snacks and beverages. Each child is asked to bring their own brown bag lunch each day.

Pre-Registration with payment is required by May 16, 2008. Please contact Fran Dombrowski by email or phone to register: fdombrowski1@comcast.net or call (248) 964-5120.