Participants must be entering first grade, ages 6-16. The cost per participant is $50.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Blackbeard the Pirate!
What starts as a lazy day at the beach quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins! Tales both past and present launch a group of Beach Bums into action in search of untold riches. Before our tale is told, a cast of colorful characters begins to reveal the secrets of Blackbeard’s amazing treasure.
Can we trust a group of crabby Crabs or melodious Mermaids? Do the scary Seaweed Creatures or savvy Sailors know where “X” marks the spot? Will the precocious Parrots or cantankerous Crocodiles lead the way? And just who is Jolly Rodger and how does he know Sam the Clam!?
Most of all, where has Blackbeard and his crew hidden their legendary treasure? Grab some sunscreen, come on down to the beach, and get ready to solve the mystery of BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE!
Registration will be limited to 60 participants, ages 6-18.
There will also be three different workshops (FREE) offered on Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The three workshops are: Tuesday: Acting – “All the World’s a Stage!” (Grades 3-12), Wednesday: Drama Quest – “Adventures in the Jungle” (Grades 1-2), Thursday: Improv – “Acting Without a Script” (All Grades). These workshops are free and open to anyone, even if they aren’t in the camp. You can receive more information and sign up for these workshops anytime at this link.
On Monday, only those who are pre-registered should be at the high school auditorium by 12:30 pm. Auditions for specific parts take place from 12:30- 2:30. Once the cast is determined, some of the actors may need to stay longer. Each student’s rehearsal schedule for the rest of the week will depend on the part s/he receives. Specific schedules will be distributed after auditions.
Assistant Directors will also be cast to assist with the technical aspects of the production (if you are interested in being an Assistant Director you do not need to register but contact Deb Ellefson at [email protected]).
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 12:30 pm to 4:45 pm Tues Thursday. (PLEASE NOTE: On Tuesday, there will be no rehearsal for the younger students.) On Friday, students will start rehearsal at 2:30 pm and stay through the performance at 6:30 pm (dinner will be provided).
Blackbeard the Pirate will be presented at 6:30 pm on Friday, August 8 and at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 9 at the Ashland High School auditorium
In just a week, the Chequamegon Theatre Association and the Missoula Children’s Theatre Company are partnering to guide our kids through an amazing experience that will engage them in acting and theatre production and end with a performance of an original script of Blackbeard the Pirate.
The theatre camp will run Monday, August 4 through Saturday, August 9. On Monday through Thursday, camp will run from 12:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Friday’s session will not start until 2:30 pm and campers will stay through the 6:30 pm performance. (Dinner on Friday will be provided by the CTA.)
On Monday, all students will need to be at camp from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm for the ‘auditions’. Once the parts are assigned and schedules handed out, most campers will be able to leave. On Tuesday, most of the young campers will not attend the camp at all. On all the other days, all campers will be involved from 12:30 pm-4:45 pm.
It is recommended that all campers bring water bottles. They might also need a snack during their session breaks. (*Please note: no food or drink [besides water] is allowed in the auditorium.)
In addition to Blackbeard rehearsals, there will be three different workshops offered on Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The three workshops are: Tuesday: Acting – “All the World’s a Stage!” (Grades 3-12), Wednesday: Drama Quest – “Adventures in the Jungle” (Grades 1-2), Thursday: Improv – “Acting Without a Script” (All Grades). These workshops are free and open to anyone, even if they aren’t in the camp. You can receive more information and sign up for these workshops anytime at this link.
All practices and performances will be hosted at the Ashland High School. We ask that you enter through the doors closest to the auditorium. (see map below).
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to seeing you at CTA’s Children’s Theatre Camp!
CAMP DATES: Monday, August 4 – Saturday, August 9 (rehearsals are 12:30pm-4:45pm.
PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 8 at 6:30 PM, Saturday, August 9, at 2:00 PM.
CAMP FEE: $50.00 [non-refundable]* Scholarships available through the CTA upon request.
QUESTIONS: Contact Deb Ellefson at [email protected]
