Malta Elementary performs Little Mermaid January 16 and 17

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) original adaptation of The Little Mermaid Monday January 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Malta High School Auditorium. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 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 The Little Mermaid, Celia, her three sisters, Delia, Amelia, and Ophelia, Gil, the Merboy next door; the royal family including the Prince, the King and the Queen; the poetic Town Criers, dynamic Sea Scouts, snoopy Seasiders, the country singin’ Starfish, and galloping Seahorses. All Malta School District students, grades Kindergarten through eighth grades, 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. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week.

Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at an age-old favorite this Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and more than 50 local students present The Little Mermaid. The local cast features (name) as The Little Mermaid, Celia. Also featured are her three sisters, Delia, Amelia and Ophelia who will be played by (names). Gil, the Merboy next door will be played by (name) and the country singin’ Starfish will be played by (name). The Royal family includes (name) as the Prince, (name) as the King and (name) as the Queen. The snoopy Seasiders will be played by (names). To complete the ensemble, (names) will appear as the poetic Town Criers, the dynamic Sea Scouts include (names) and the galloping Seahorses will be played by (names). (Names) have served as Assistant Directors throughout the week.

The Little Mermaid will be presented 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16 and. Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. at the Malta High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students K-12, preschool students are free when accompanied by a paying adult at the door.

The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Malta is brought to you by the Malta Elementary School with support from our community.

For more information, call Malta Elementary at 654-2320.

SHOW SYNOPSIS

Deep in the salty waters of the Sassafras Sea, there lived a Little Mermaid. Her name was Celia. She lived for music. In fact, it was said that she had the loveliest scales in all of the Deep. Celia and her three sisters were allowed one visit to the World Above, each on their sixteenth birthday, to learn the secrets of life on dry land. Their discoveries included ferocious dragons, advancing armies and, of course, a handsome and resourceful Prince Charming. In a new version of the age-old tale, lots of music, plot surprises and humor await the audience.

Show producers

Thomson Jaffe

Thomson is overjoyed to be working with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Raised just outside of Boston, MA, she is a graduate of DeSales University (Center Valley, PA), where she earned a degree in theatre and her teaching certification for secondary English and communications. Favorite theatre experiences include: “Gay” in Shooting Stars and working in the education department at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival for two years. She would like to thank her parents, sister, and friends for their constant love and support.

Amanda Belscamper

Amanda is excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She was raised in San Antonio, TX where she received her B.A. in theatre from The University of the Incarnate Word. Her favorite roles include: “Olivia” in Mary Had A Little Lamb; “Cathy” in The Last Five Years; and “Linda” in Fiction. Amanda would like to thank her incredible family for their infinite love and support!