Auditions begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Parents are asked to not stay for auditions and return at 11:45 a.m. to pick your child up and see if they received a part and/or what part they might have received. 

Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. A schedule will also be given to every cast member.

Among the roles to be cast are the Snow Queen, Gerda, Gerda’s Grandma, Gerda’s best friend Kay, Kay’s Grandma, the Gardner Woman, Bae the Reindeer, Yeti, the Little Robber Girl, Mr. and Mrs. Crow, and the Prince and Princess. There are also Hobgoblins, Snow Animals, Robbers, and Snow Chickens. Students entering 1st through 12th grade are encouraged to audition.

No advance preparation is necessary, and Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.

Not all students will be needed for every rehearsal but are required to attend part specific rehearsals. Please note you will also need to be available on Saturday from 2:30 p.m. through about 5:30 p.m. 

THE SNOW QUEEN

 Adapted by Michael McGill

Inspired by the book by Hans Christian Andersen

Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill

Although set in a “land of colored ice,” this classic tale will warm your heart in its illustrative retelling by a group of fun-loving, imaginative hobgoblins.  As they depict the journey of a young girl and her quest to find her best friend, you may just find yourself believing in malevolent mirrors, yetis, talking reindeer, and snow chickens!  Blizzards can come at any moment, so strap on some snowshoes and get ready to discover what it takes to overcome chilling obstacles, keep resilience alive, and melt down the Snow Queen’s icy walls.