Dear Parents and Guardians,

The audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of ROBIN HOOD will be held on SEPTEMBER 29TH at the JENISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (JCA). There are roles for those students Kindergarten through 12th grade. Approximately 50-60 JPSl students will be cast to appear in the show with the MCT Tour Actor/Director. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time (4:15pm) and stay for the entire two-hour session (6:15pm end time). The first rehearsal with a small group of actors begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition.

This is a group audition–no advance preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts. Students should just be ready to come and have a good time!

Rehearsals will be conducted every day from 4:15 - 6:15pm on the JENSION CENTER FOR THE ARTS stage and in the JCA black box theatre. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition. Cast members scheduled for the full 4½ hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, dinner or snack.

The performances will be held on OCTOBER 4th at 3:00pm and 5:30pm and will be presented at the JENISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS. The students in the cast will be called for dress rehearsal before the performance that day (approx. 10:30am). All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances.

The Missoula Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. This coming year more than 65,000 cast members across the globe will take to the stage to the delight and applause of their families, friends, community, neighbors and teachers! The residency in Jenison is made possible by the Jenison High School Thespians with help from The Jenison Public Education Foundation.

For any questions please contact Todd Avery at tavery@jpsonline.org

ABOUT THE AUDITION

AGES OF THOSE AUDITIONING All MCT Tour shows are designed for students Kindergarten through 12th grade. This is the optimum age range for our productions. There are roles especially suited for all ages, skill levels and experience levels.

AUDITION LOCATION Auditions for the MCT production of ROBIN HOOD will take place at the Jenison Center for the Arts. Enter through the front entrance, check in at the registration table in the lobby, and wait until you are called. Auditions will take place on the JCA stage.

STUDENT PREPARATION No advance preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts at an audition. Students should come and be ready to have a good time! Please remember that everyone MUST BE ON TIME (arrive by 4:10 for the 4:15 start) and stay the ENTIRE two hours of the audition.

AUDITION SCHEDULE Auditions will last a full 2 hours. Some cast members will be expected to stay for an additional 2 hour rehearsal session following the auditions (bring a quick snack dinner for your child). Everyone is required to be present for the entire 2-hour audition. Due to time constraints, anyone missing the initial audition may not be considered in the casting of the show.

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS During the audition, as many as four Assistant Directors (ADs), ages ten and older, may be selected to help teach and direct the show early in the week as well as take on technical responsibilities at performance time. Their logistical help and creative ideas are a vital part of our process and the experience of the ADs can be just as valuable as that of any cast member. They are normally older students who do take part in the audition session. It is a common misconception that junior high and high school students can only be involved in an AD capacity. Please note that there are roles in the show designed for older students as well.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS CAST Approximately 50-60 students will be cast in the show. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast.

ABOUT THE AUDITION