T.E.N. PAC and SOSS present the always-popular Missoula Children’s Theatre featuring 50 to 60 local students from grades K to 12 in an entertaining and inventive story, “The Wiz of the West” at Oliver Alliance Church next weekend. Sure to entertain, The Wiz of the West, is an original musical production that tells the familiar tale of the Wizard of Oz, but with a bit of a twist…or shall we say a twister?
Follow Tinhorn, Lionel, Scared Crow, Dotty and, of course, her little dog Mooch through a saga of Western adventure and personal discovery. First they tangle with Mad Dog’s gang of bad, barkin’, back-bitin’ hounds who work for the meanest old witch in the West, Hawknose Halley. Then they encounter the brainless Buzzards and the terrifying Tarantulas. The singin’ Coyotes help move things along while Ma and Pa Munch and the rest of the Munch Kins point out the way to Dr. Ozzy, the Wizard of Frontier Medicine. Which way is that? Why Westward, ‘o course!
“This is our fifth season hosting MCT” says organizer Cathy Gale. Every year I am truly amazed at how the MCT Team, two tour actor/directors, roll into town in the ‘little red truck’ and take on the task of staging a full-scale musical in just five days.
Through this unique educational project our youth learn lines, cues, songs and choreography along with some important life skills such as commitment, confidence, teamwork, trust and acceptance during the residency week.
There are students who were cast in our first production who are now in grade 12 that can’t wait to be involved again this year.” says Gale, the T.E.N. PAC Missoula Chair and organizer.
This production is perfect for children ages five and up and runs approximately 1 hour with no intermission.
Ticket Price: $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 3 – 18 years.
Advance tickets recommended. Available at Tuc-El-Nuit Elementary, Nu-Beginnings Hair Design across from the public library, OK Photo Lab on main street and Hair Friends in the Oliver Place Mall. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Performance Times –
Evening Performance: Friday November 18th Time: 7pm
Matinee: Saturday, November 19th Time: 2pm
Goodies and refreshments available for purchase 1 hour prior-to and after show time.
“A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s yarn… There’s no place like home on the range. THE WIZ OF THE WEST – a fairy tale with a twang”
The “Wiz of the West” was conceived and written by Michael McGill. Music and lyrics by Michael McGill. For more information please contact: Cathy Gale cathygale07@gmail.com or 250-485-8561
Pictures submitted are from the 2010 production of
King Arthur’s Quest