Get into the act! The Schauer School of the Arts offers theater classes and performance opportunities for youth that develop skills in improvisation, character development, stage direction, dance, music, audition techniques and more!
SSA Theater Performance Season 2025
The School of the Arts produces a biannual Missoula Children’s Theatre production in the summer and spring and Schauer Rising Stars Production during the school year. Students ages 7 to 18 audition to become a cast or crew member and have their talents showcased as part of our Mainstage Schooltime Matinee and Family Series in the Ruth A. Knoll Theater.
Missoula Children's Theatre: Treasure Island
Friday, August 22 | 7:00pm
Saturday, August 23 | 2:00 pm
Current Classes
Rising Stars: Audition Workshop
Thursday Aug 14 2025 – Aug 14 2025 | 4:30 PM
In this one-day workshop, students will learn about the components of a musical theatre audition. This workshop is recommended for new theater students who plan to audition for future musicals and veteran actors who want to improve their auditioning skills.
Missoula Children's Theater Treasure Island Audition
Monday Aug 18 2025 – Aug 18 2025 | 10:00 AM
Pre-registration for the audition is recommended. The group-style audition will last 90-120 minutes and will be facilitated by the Missoula staff members.
Missoula Workshop: Improv
Tuesday Aug 19 2025 – Aug 19 2025 | 2:45 PM
This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Tuesday, during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as improv. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.MCT: Cast/Crew Treasure Island Registration
Wednesday Aug 20 2025 – Aug 20 2025 | 5:00 AM
Two professional MCT tour actors/directors cast local school-age children in an hour-long original musical. The cast rehearses for a week and then performs a fully staged and costumed show.Missoula Workshop: Acting Basics
Wednesday Aug 20 2025 – Aug 20 2025 | 2:45 PM
Every student who auditions is invited to attend our FREE Missoula workshop series! This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Wednesday during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as acting basics. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.Missoula Workshop: Playwrighting
Thursday Aug 21 2025 – Aug 21 2025 | 2:45 PM
Every student who auditions is invited to attend our FREE Missoula workshop series! This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Thursday during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as playwriting. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.Rising Stars: Audition Finding Nemo Jr
Saturday Oct 18 2025 – Oct 18 2025 | 9:00 AM
Audition is required for participation in Finding Nemo Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.
Rising Stars: Cast/Crew Finding Nemo Jr
Wednesday Nov 5 2025 – Nov 5 2025 | 5:00 PM
Cast and Crew participating in Rising Stars Finding Nemo Jr. Registration due by November 5th. Tuition includes Cast/Tech Crew T-shirt, and two complimentary tickets for a public performance.On the Spot Improv
Thursday Nov 6 2025 – Nov 6 2025 | 6:30 PM
Students will participate in activities and sketches that will teach them how to think quickly on their feet and let their imaginations run wild. Every Thursday night will be a new adventure with added twists and turns.
