Kids Take Center Stage April 6th to 11th, 2026
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April 6th to 11th, 2026 | Ages 5 to 18
Get ready for an unforgettable week of acting, creativity, and fun! Tribeca PAC is thrilled to host an acting camp featuring The Jungle Book, a lively musical adaptation by Michael McGill. Guided by professional theater artists from Missoula Children’s Theatre, kids will spend the week rehearsing, learning, and performing on stage!
Children ages 5–18 (5-year-olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten). No auditions or prior experience needed—just bring enthusiasm and a smile! Everyone who registers gets a part in the show. Everyone who registers will be cast in the production by the two tour actor/directors. The casting period is to determine who is best suited for which role. The show is rehearsed throughout the week and two public performances are presented on Saturday, April 11th. Children must be available to rehearse the entire week, and should have no other conflicts or commitments.
- Rehearsals: Monday April 6 through Friday April 10; Performances April 11
- Casting: Morning Session (first two hours); No advance preparation is necessary.
- Rehearsal Schedule: Morning: 11am to 1pm; Snack Break; Afternoon: 1:15pm to 3:15pm, Monday – Thursday.
- Workshops: 10am to 10:45am, Tuesday, through Thursday; Optional / Themes TBD
- Dress Rehearsal Friday, 11am – 2pm; Snack Break; Rehearsal 2:15pm to 3:15pm
- Performances: Saturday; Call at 9:30am; performances at 11am and 1:30pm
- By registering in advance, the child is a performer in the production.
- All registered children will be cast in the production. Advance registration is required. REGISTRATION will open in June 2025.
Important Notes
- Acting campers must be available for all rehearsals and both performances.
- Casting (roles will be assigned) during the first session on Monday, April 6th at 11AM – no prep needed!
- Kids ages 5 years old need to be enrolled in Kindergarten
- Children must be available for every rehearsal and performance. Monday – Friday 11am to 3:15pm, Saturday 9:30am to end of the second performance.
- Kids 5 to 7 rehearse typically only the morning sessions, but there is a slight chance that they may need to rehearse in the afternoon, depending on their role. You will be notified after casting.
Observing Rehearsals
All of our rehearsals are open to you as the parent / guardian. Be aware, however, that it may be fun for the students to surprise their friends and family at the end of the week by showing what they have accomplished! Please understand that we cannot allow guests to disrupt the rehearsals. Productive rehearsals depend on the focused work of the cast members involved.
The dress rehearsal is Friday, April 10, the first three hours of rehearsal from 11am to 2pm. This includes enough time for the cast to get into costume and run the show with starts and stops as needed. Please note, this is not a performance. The dress rehearsal is the first time the cast has the opportunity to get accustomed to their costumes and props. Because of this we do not allow an audience to watch the dress rehearsal.
About Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theater, has been touring extensively for more than 50 years now from Montana to Japan. All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children’s stories and fairy tales . . . a twist on the classic stories that you know and love. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. MCT’s mission is the empowerment of children and adults through theater education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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