Announcing
Children’s Workshop in Drama, Games and Drawing for
children ages 6-11
Who: Readers age 6-11 When: FRIDAYS 3:30-6:00
August 26-November 18
Tuition: $7 per class [scholarships too]
Where: Methodist Church basement To Sign up: Email <designultd@newmexico.com>
Call: Caroline Rackley: [h]425.6092; [cell]505.217.6169 Carnegie Library: 426.3304 or Luna Community Ed: 454.5311
Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Missoula Children’s Theatre
PRESS RELEASE
Summer in Las Vegas would not be complete without the Missoula Children’s Theatre! This year MCT will be bringing their touring production of The Princess and the Pea. And, this also means that local children from the first through twelfth grades will have the opportunity to audition for the play. The touring group is scheduled for Las Vegas from July 11-through July 16, 2011.
Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 11 at the Ilfeld Auditorium on the Highlands campus. If cast, children will be allowed a short lunch break (on their own) and rehearsals will begin at 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Auditioners will not need to prepare anything but will be expected to be present for the full two hours. Of course, there is no guarantee that all those who audition will be cast, but a smile and a cheery attitude would be welcome. Once cast, the actors must commit to a full week of 4 ½ hour rehearsals. Rehearsals will last from 10 a.m. until noon, with a thirty minute lunch break and resume at 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day. Cast will be expected to be present at all rehearsals. The Princess and the Pea will be performed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th at Ilfeld Auditorium. The cast will likely be called several hours earlier on that day for a final dress rehearsal.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for 38 years. In 2011, MCT will visit more than 1,200 communities with 45 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. This year’s tour team will be headed by two talented facilitators: Mandi Jung and Brandon Price. Both have extensive experience in performing arts. In addition, they will bring with them a full complement of theatrical sets, costumes and all. In fact, they will bring everything with them except the actors! The youth of Las Vegas must furnish that. As always, MTC is brought to Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Arts Council. This year’s production of The Princess and the Pea should be something really special. All are invited to join in the fun.
Performance tickets are $8 general admission and children ages 12 and under are $4. They may be purchased at the door. Highlands students with a valid identification will be admitted free. For further information contact the Arts Council at 425-1085 or email at lvac@cybermesa.com. Or, visit the LVAC website at www.lasvegasartscouncil.org.
