Kids Acting Camp

Kids Take Center Stage!

Tribeca PAC Offers A Week-Long Acting Day Camp Once A Season For Ages 5 to 18

Missoula Children’s Theatre will return to Tribeca PAC in 2027 with another great musical adaptation – Title TBD

Get ready for an unforgettable week of acting, creativity, and fun!  Guided by professional theater artists from Missoula Children’s Theatre, kids will spend the week rehearsing, learning, and performing on stage a lively musical adaptation by Michael McGill.

Who Can Join?
Children ages 5–18 (5-year-olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten). No prior experience needed. No advance preparation is necessary; just bring enthusiasm and a smile! Everyone who registers will be cast in the production by the 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. Children must be available to rehearse the entire week, and should have no other conflicts or commitments.

Schedule Overview

• Rehearsals: Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) through Saturday
• Casting: Day 1 – Monday (or Tuesday) Morning Session 11am to 1pm; No advance preparation is necessary. All registrants attend.
• Rehearsal Schedule: Day 1, after snack break 1:15pm to 3pm 
• Rest of the rehearsal Schedule: Morning: 11am to 1pm; Snack Break; Afternoon: 1:15pm to 3:15pm, through Thursday.
  
• Two or Three Special Workshops: Usually 10am to 10:45am. Optional for Cast.  
• 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

• All registered children will be cast in the production. Advance registration is required. 
• Final day to register is usually the Saturday before the first day of camp.  
• Registration $500 per child ($400 if registering siblings).

For any questions, please email [email protected]

Important Notes

• Once registered, we will reach out and confirm the registration and provide contact form to fill out.
• Acting campers must be available for all rehearsals and both performances.
• Casting (roles will be assigned) during the first session on Monday (or Tuesday) 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. 
• You will be notified of your child’s exact schedule after casting on the first day.  Kids ages 5 to 7 years old typically rehearse a little less than older kids, but depends on role and character schedule preference (as decided by the directors). Best to be free Monday – Friday 11am to 3:15pm, Saturday from 9:30am to end of the second performance and picture taking, around 3:15pm.. 
• The Workshops are only available to the cast, but optional. The workshops are usually in the morning, 10am to 10:45am. Themes such as Acting and Improv.

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, 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.