The actor's life for me

"The Secret Garden"

You might remember when Nova played an orphan in the Methow Community Theater production of "Annie" last April.  That musical was a unique opportunity for the local kids, because the cast of "Annie" has so many children.  Many got a taste of the actor's life for the first time. Needless to say, they loved it.

So Nova and her friends were excited when the Missoula Children's Theater visited to their school this month. The MCT is a non-profit organization that brings the performing arts to all 50 states, with an emphasis on small communities with fewer creative resources for kids.

From the Methow Valley Newspaper:

Missoula Chlidren's Theatre returns

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is back in the Methow Valley this year, and local auditions will be held on Nov. 5 for the troupe’s production of “The Secret Garden.”

The auditions will be from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Methow Valley Elementary School, open to students in grades 1 – 12, and no advance preparation is necessary. Not all who audition will be cast in the production. Assistant directors will also be cast. There is a $25 participation fee for those cast in roles or support positions; scholarships are available. Rehearsals will be throughout the week from 3:30 – 8 p.m. each day.

The performances will be on Nov. 10 at the elementary school, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under, and free for ages 5 and under. Free tickets are available to clients of The Cove, Room One and the Methow Valley Senior Center at those locations. Contact Methow Arts at 997-4004 or info@methowartsalliance.org for more information.

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Did you catch that part about rehearsals held from 3:30-8:00 pm?  Nova was at the school for 12 hours each day, and packed both her lunch and supper!  Everyone was pretty tired by the end of the week, especially the stage parents from running back and forth to the elementary school in Winthrop. 

All worth it in the end. Wish we could have seen the big performance. Amanda said Nova got many compliments on her fine portrayal of a singing, talking squirrel.  

Nova on the left