The Jungle Book
Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther and chased by a tiger? In the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical adaptation of The Jungle Book, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Bander-log, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock-python, explores what it means to be human and learns a lesson from the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Jungle Book! Each year, Missoula Children’s Theatre drives a little red truck all the way from Montana to the Schauer Center. Two professional MCT tour actor/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.
PERFORMANCES:
Ruth A. Knoll Theater
Friday, March 6, 7:00 pm | Saturday, March 7, 2:00 pm
AUDITION
Monday, March 2, 4:00 pm
Pre-registration for the audition is recommended. The audition begins promptly at 4:00 pm and no late arrivals are allowed. The group-style audition will last 90–120 minutes, facilitated by the Missoula staff members and students must participate for the full duration. Parents/caregivers are welcome to observe the audition. Casting will be announced immediately following the audition. Auditionees should bring a packed dinner, so they are able to begin rehearsing that evening if they are cast in the show.
REHEARSALS
Following the audition and casting on Monday, an exact rehearsal schedule for each participant will be distributed. The possible rehearsal time frames that your child may be required to attend are Monday 6:15–8:15 pm; Tuesday–Friday, 4:00–6:00 pm and 6:15–8:15 pm. Students cast in the show must be available for all rehearsals, no exceptions.
REGISTRATION/TUITION
Students cast in the performance will need to register for the production no later than Wednesday, March 4. Tuition for Missoula Children’s Theatre is $100/cast members & $75/crew members (includes two complimentary tickets for the show.)
Instructors: Missoula Children’s Theatre faculty
Location: Schauer Arts Center
