An audition will be held for Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE in the Forks High School Commons on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 (a non-school day) from Noon to 2 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive no later than 12 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. and late attendees will not be permitted.

Parent permission/emergency contact forms are required for the audition. Forms will be available when the doors open. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.

Among the roles to be cast are Blackbeard and his crew of bearded Pirates, Sailors of the High Seas, cranky Crabs and Crocodiles, magical Mermaids and Seaweed Creatures, Parrots and even a group of Beach Bums! Students, Kindergarten-12th 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.

Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props, and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day (Wednesday’s Early Release rehearsal schedule is 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m).

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE will be presented on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Forks High School Commons. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Forks is presented locally by Quillayute Valley School District with support from many wonderful volunteers and Misty Valley Inn B&B.

For more information, call Jody Cook, 360-374-6262.