Get into the act! The Schauer School of the Arts offers theater classes and performance opportunities for youth that develop skills in improvisation, character development, stage direction, dance, music, audition techniques and more!
SSA Theater Performance Season 2026
The School of the Arts produces a biannual Missoula Children’s Theatre production in the summer and spring and Schauer Rising Stars Production during the school year. Students ages 7 to 18 audition to become a cast or crew member and have their talents showcased as part of our Mainstage Schooltime Matinee and Family Series in the Ruth A. Knoll Theater.
Finding Nemo JR.: Presented by Schauer Rising Stars Productions
Friday, January 23 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 24 | 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 25 | 2:00 pm
Missoula Children's Theatre: The Jungle Book
Friday, March 6 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 7 | 2:00 pm
Current Classes
Missoula Children's Theater Jungle Book Audition
Monday Mar 2 2026 – Mar 2 2026 | 4:00 PM
Two professional MCT tour actor/directors hold public auditions, casting local school-age children in an hour-long original musical. The cast rehearses for a week and then performs a fully staged and costumed show
Youth Acting & Creative Writing
Tuesday Apr 14 2026 – Apr 14 2026 | 4:30 PM
Do you have a student with creative ideas and a flare for the dramatic? Students will help write an original script for a Christmas Themed mini-musical during this 6-week class.
On the Spot Improv
Thursday Apr 16 2026 – Apr 16 2026 | 5:00 PM
The class offers a friendly environment where students can express their humor and creativity. They will participate in games like Park Bench, The Everything Store, and Emotional Party Goers.
