Play in a Day

Play in a Day is an intensive, one-day theatre class that is held at the Missoula Children’s Theatre in Missoula, MT. The program is offered on most Missoula County Public School no school days from 9AM-5:15PM. Students rehearse and perform an original play based on a theme selected for that session. These performances are held in a classroom at Missoula Children’s Theatre and not on the MCT stage.

Students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are eligible. Older students (12 and older) who would like to serve as an assistant can email education@MCTinc.org for availability.

The program can accommodate 30 students per session.

Absolutely not! Students need to come with the ability to follow directions and have the emotional and physical stamina for a long (but fun!) day at MCT.

8:45-9:00 – Check-in at MCT lobby

9:00-9:30 – Intro and Theatre Warmup

9:30-11:30 – Learn 2/3 of the play

11:30-12:00 – Lunch outside (weather permitting)

12:00-2:00 – Review, Finish learning play

2:00-3:15 – Art Class: Decorate costume pieces

3:15-3:45 – Tour of MCT facility

3:45-4:00 – Snack outside (weather permitting)

4:00-4:45 – Rehearse or Theatrical Skills Development Activities

4:45-5:00 – Audience arrives, cast focuses for performance

5:00-5:15 – Performance! Students dismissed to family and friends

They will not be wearing a traditional costume. Every session students will create and wear a simple costume piece (e.g. a mask). Any costume pieces will be worn over student clothing.

Students need to bring a lunch, snack, and drinks for the day (water is preferred). Due to the active nature of the class, it is encouraged that students wear tennis shoes and clothes that are comfortable.

No. Seats for the performances are available on a first come, first served basis. Seating will begin at 4:45PM for each session.

Approximately 10-15 minutes.

All students attending must be available to perform at the end of the day.

Registration is available here.

Tuition is $78 per student, per session ($75 tuition plus a $3 processing fee).

At this time, we do not offer scholarships for this program.

Play in a Day is only offered as a class at the Missoula Children’s Theatre in Missoula, MT.