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 2026–27
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: The Emperor's New Clothes
Friday, August 21 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 22 | 2:00 pm
Disney's Newsies JR.: Presented by Schauer Rising Stars Productions
Friday, January 15 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 16 | 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 17 | 2:00 pm
The Claw: Schauer Rising Stars Productions
Friday, June 4 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 5 | 2:00 pm
Current Classes
Youth Theater Camp: Superheroes & their Superpowers
Monday Aug 3 2026 – Aug 3 2026 | 12:30 PM
Our young students will have fun joining this action-packed theater camp. Students will participate in Superhero themed games and use their imaginations to create their own unique Superheroes.
On the Spot Improv Camp
Monday Aug 3 2026 – Aug 3 2026 | 2:00 PM
This fun-filled camp returns to the Schauer Center for another summer! Students will learn how to think quickly on their feet to create humorous scenes.
Rising Stars Audition Workshop
Thursday Aug 13 2026 – Aug 13 2026 | 4:30 PM
In this one-day workshop, students will learn about the components of a musical theatre audition. Tips will be shared about preparing for the audition, building up acting skills, and staying focused during the process.
Missoula Children's Theater Emperor's New Clothes Audition
Monday Aug 17 2026 – Aug 17 2026 | 10:00 AM
Two professional MCT tour actors/directors hold public auditions, casting 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.
MCT: Emperor's New Clothes Cast/Crew Registration
Wednesday Aug 19 2026 – Aug 19 2026 | 5:00 PM
Students cast in the performance must register for the production no later than Wednesday, August 19.