Missoula Children’s Theatre Youth Series

Missoula Children’s Theatre Youth Series includes production classes such as The Frog Prince, The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies Jr., Pure Imagination, Youth Shakespeare Trunk Show: The Tempest, and The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS. The program’s Youth Series Production Classes are after-school classes, and all children audition, are cast in a role, rehearse, and perform in the show.

Programs

• The Frog Prince — Grades K-3 · Mon, Tue, and Wed, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm · $225 · First day of class is Wednesday, September 9. One informal, non-ticketed performance on Wednesday, September 23 at 5PM.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies Jr. — Grades 8-12 · Tue-Fri, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm; final week Mon-Fri, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm; additional class on Saturday, October 24 · $295 · First day of class is Thursday, September 24. Performances are Friday, October 30 at 7PM, Saturday, October 31 at 2PM and 5PM, and Sunday, November 1 at 2PM and 5PM.
• Pure Imagination — Grades K-12 · Tuesdays-Fridays, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm; final week Mon-Fri, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm · $295 · K-2nd grade students meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 3rd-12th grade students meet Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Performances are Friday, February 12, 2027 at 5PM and 7PM.
• Youth Shakespeare Trunk Show: The Tempest — Grades 8-12 · Tue, Thu, and Fri, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm; final week Mon-Fri, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm · $225 · Performances are Friday, March 19 at 7PM and Saturday, March 20 at 7PM.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS — Grades 3-8 · Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm; final week Mon-Fri · $295

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $225–$295
• General schedule: After-school class days and times vary from class to class. Youth Series Production Classes are after-school classes.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 12-5PM and 1 hour before showtimes

About the provider

In 1970, co-founders Jim Caron and Don Collins created MCT. Its mission is empowering children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions. The Red Truck Tour is recognized as the world’s largest touring children’s theatre of its kind, and MCT visits nearly 1,100 communities around the world each year, including all 50 US states and 16 different countries.

All children audition, are cast in a role, rehearse, and perform in the show. Production Classes are open to children currently in K-12. The audition and casting take place the first week of class. Scholarships are limited partial scholarships and require volunteer hours by ushering. Missing rehearsals may affect the role a child receives or performs. All children are welcome, and special accommodations may be requested by email.

What families say

“A beautiful theatre with tons of camps, workshops, and performance opportunities for children and adults!” — KAYLA BORETSKY | Local Guide in Missoula, MT

“All in attendance were impressed with the show, as well as how great the students performed. Many were very impressed by the fact that they had only been rehearsing for 1 week. Many students and parents were asking when we could have MCT come back again!” — 108 MILE RANCH | BC 5/2012

Last updated September 2, 2026.