Beauty Lou and the Country Beast auditions next week

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST Monday, January 13, on the Moorcroft High School Stage, from 4 to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Among the roles to be cast are Older and Younger Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, Dusty and Slim the farmhands, Fleabite Clyde the dog, the Younger Daughters, the Older Daughters, the Country Folk and the Barnyard Critters.  Students aged Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. 

No advance preparation is necessary. 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. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with practice Friday from noon until 3 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Beauty Lou and the Country Beast will be presented on Saturday, January 18, on the Moorcroft High School Stage. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Moorcroft is presented locally by the Moorcroft K8 Parent Advisory.

For more information, call Angie Peters at 307-756-2632.