Miami University

Missoula Children's Theatre to present "Robin Hood"; auditions for local children Dec. 4

11/30/2006

Missoula Children's Theatre, with the help of a cast of area children, will present the classic tale of "Robin Hood" at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Talawanda High School Auditeria.

Auditions for local children who would like to take part in the production will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the school's auditeria, which is located at 101 W. Chestnut St. Auditions are open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade; no preparation is necessary. Audition forms are available online at www.fna.muohio.edu/pas.

Missoula Children's Theatre provides a weeklong residency "starring" 50-60 local students in a full-scale musical. Rehearsed for a week, the children perform the full production twice, complete with choreography and songs.

MCT has been touring now for more than 30 years, visiting nearly 1,100 communities in all 50 states, four Canadian Provinces and overseas.

Missoula Children's Theatre is presented by the Miami University Performing Arts Series and is sponsored by the Talawanda Miami Partnership. Funding is provided in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

Tickets are $6 for the general public, $5 for seniors and $3 for students/youth. Order online at www.tickets.muohio.edu or call the box office at 9-3200.