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Sam Stuart Spotlight

Sam Stuart Spotlight

December 1, 2023

AKA “Sam the Snowman” in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer I was born and raised in Havre, Montana. My first experience with performing was singing in church when I was very young. I sang and acted all through my school years and was a Thespian member in high school. I was a member of the Badlands […]

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13 Thoughts of Thankfulness

13 Thoughts of Thankfulness

November 1, 2023

We asked some of our Rudolph cast what they were thankful for: Evelyn Callaghan – CupidI’m thankful that I get so many opportunities to perform with my friends through MCT. Emily Morrison – Bird Misfit Toy/Mrs. Claus swingI am thankful for the people I love and the beauty of new beginnings. Sarah Hibbard – King Moonracer/Clarice’s FatherI’m thankful for my amazing family and friends who have […]

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Behind the Scenes of Young Frankenstein

Behind the Scenes of Young Frankenstein

October 1, 2023

We asked some of our incredible Production staff a few questions:1. What is your role in Young Frankenstein?2. What’s been the most challenging/interesting/fun thing to tackle?3. Anything else you want to share with the audience?  Abbey Mosely – Scenic Designer/Technical DirectorI am both the scenic designer and Technical Director for this show. So basically, I am […]

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Community Season Directors Spotlight

Community Season Directors Spotlight

September 1, 2023

Rosie Seitz Ayers – Director, Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein has been on my directing bucket list show since the theatrical version first came out. As a Mel Brooks fan, I have watched this movie annually along with so many of his classics.  His humor and campy style is a necessity in my world.  As a child I fantasized I would […]

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North Shore Staff Spotlight

August 1, 2023

PETREA “Petey” TORMA/Camp Director:My first year at PAC was the summer of 1994, which means I have been involved either as a camper, counselor, tour actor, artistic director or camp director at PAC for 30 years this August. I attended PAC for 7 years; 5 at North Shore and 2 at South Shore.  I knew […]

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Craig Langel Spotlight

July 1, 2023

Board Member, Sponsor, Taco Titan After over 40 years of service, I recently announced to MCT that I was retiring from my board position. What a journey it has been. I grew up on the Montana Hi Line where my parents farmed, attended Rudyard High School and was one of 14 graduating seniors. I earned […]

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TOUR TRAINING By the Numbers and By the Way

June 1, 2023

The class of 2023 got off to an amazing start.  Upon arrival at the Missoula International Airport last Thursday, the 46 new Tour Actor/Directors (TADs) took a fun-filled ride on Missoula’s only escalator (humble brag) down to baggage claim and then off to their hotel for an evening of rest before starting 8 days of intensive training on Friday morning. The MCT […]

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The Artful Dodger Honors MCT

The Artful Dodger Honors MCT

May 1, 2023

At MCT, a rainy Monday was brightened by the arrival of John Morrison, former Montana State Auditor/Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and his wife, Cathy. John’s Healthy Montana Kids Fund supports “people and programs that are dedicated to improving the lives of kids in Montana.” We are honored that John and Cathy say the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s […]

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Linda Muth Spotlight

Linda Muth Spotlight

April 1, 2023

Congratulations to Linda Muth (Costumer) who is retiring at the end of this month after 32 years at MCT! In light of my imminent retirement, I thought that I’d reflect on my time here at MCT. In 1989, Michael McGill asked the cast of The Mikado if anyone could sew. Little did I know when I raised my […]

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Vicki Clark Chaney Spotlight

Vicki Clark Chaney Spotlight

March 1, 2023

My name is Vicki Chaney, and back in the days when they were still carving theatre programs on the side of cave walls, I toured for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (1993-1995) with The Pied Piper and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and can still sing every word of “The Bat Song”. (I loved playing that Evil Queen. I […]

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Victoria Larson Spotlight

Victoria Larson Spotlight

February 1, 2023

MCT Human Resources Director Retiring in March 2023 My 26+ years at MCT have been extraordinary, but If I had to pick one piece that I will miss the most when I retire from MCT, hiring Tour Actor/Directors (TADs) is it. I have been involved in hiring – at first just calling references – almost […]

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Brent Edwards Spotlight

January 1, 2023

Navy Child and Youth Programs – Youth Programs Coordinator In 2009, Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) announced a new partnership with MCT. At the time, I was a Youth Center Director at a small Navy base in south Texas constantly searching for fun opportunities to provide for my children and families. Navy CYP made […]

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