Johnny Appleseed auditions Monday

McCOOK, Neb. — Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of JOHNNY APPLESEED Monday, April 25 at the McCook Junior High Cafeteria from 4 to 6 pm.

Those auditioning should arrive shortly before 4 pm 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. Pizza will be provided for those who are asked to stay.

Among the roles to cast are Johnny Appleseed; the Kiddoes, the Pioneers; Sir Peter Prescott and his sidekick Rupert; the Fife and Drum Soldiers; Lewis & Clark; A group of Western Animals; and the Apple Seeds. Students, grades 1st through 12th grade, 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 from 4 pm to 8:15 pm. Cast members will need to bring a sack lunch for supper each day of rehearsal.

The supper break will be approximately from 6 pm to 6:15 pm each evening. JOHHNY APPLESEED will be presented on Saturday, April 3oth, 2022 at the McCook Senior High Auditorium. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in McCook, NE is brought to you by the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association.

For more information, call Gene Weedin, President of SWNCTA at 308-340-5746.