January 1, 2024
The Grinch’s heart grew 3 sizes when he saw 42 new Tour Actor/Directors (TAD) and the MCT veterans making their way to Missoula last week By air or by car all bringing their bags, their buttons, their bows…well, a suitcase with tags. With dreams of adventures surely in store, where children audition at 3, maybe 4.In […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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