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 2025
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.
The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever
Saturday, May 31 | 2:00 pm
Missoula Children's Theatre: Treasure Island
Friday, August 22 | 7:00pm
Saturday, August 23 | 2:00 pm
Current Classes
Youth Theater Camp: Small Wonders of Nature
Monday Jun 9 2025 – Jun 9 2025 | 1:00 PM
Explore the small creatures of nature through fun activities and popular children’s storybooks. At the conclusion of camp, students will give a small presentation to families to share what they have learned and created.
Hartford Players’ Youth Musical Theater Camp
Monday Jun 23 2025 – Jun 23 2025 | 9:00 AM
Join seasoned Players in a week of intense sessions focusing on the musical categories of singing, acting, and dancing. The week concludes with a mini performance for family and friends in Pikes Peak.
Kids From Wisconsin Free Outreach Workshop
Friday Jun 27 2025 – Jun 27 2025 | 10:00 AM
Grow FUNdamental performing arts skills in this FREE interactive "Realize Your Dream" workshop, designed for ages 7-14, with the Kids From Wisconsin.
Youth Theater Camp: Futuristic Exploration – Space & Beyond!
Monday Jul 21 2025 – Jul 21 2025 | 1:00 PM
Join us and use your imaginations to create an original fictional script about space travel and intergalactic happenings. All these elements will lead to a "stellar" performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Rising Stars: Audition Workshop
Thursday Aug 14 2025 – Aug 14 2025 | 4:30 PM
In this one-day workshop, students will learn about the components of a musical theatre audition. This workshop is recommended for new theater students who plan to audition for future musicals and veteran actors who want to improve their auditioning skills.
Missoula Children's Theater Treasure Island Audition
Monday Aug 18 2025 – Aug 18 2025 | 10:00 AM
Pre-registration for the audition is recommended. The group-style audition will last 90-120 minutes and will be facilitated by the Missoula staff members.
Missoula Children's Theatre: Treasure Island Registration
Monday Aug 18 2025 – Aug 18 2025 | 12:15 PM
Two professional MCT tour actors/directors cast 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.Missoula Workshop: Improv
Tuesday Aug 19 2025 – Aug 19 2025 | 2:45 PM
This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Tuesday, during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as improv. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.Missoula Workshop: Acting Basics
Wednesday Aug 20 2025 – Aug 20 2025 | 2:45 PM
Every student who auditions is invited to attend our FREE Missoula workshop series! This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Wednesday during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as acting basics. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.Missoula Workshop: Playwrighting
Thursday Aug 21 2025 – Aug 21 2025 | 2:45 PM
Every student who auditions is invited to attend our FREE Missoula workshop series! This workshop is scheduled for 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Thursday during Missoula’s residency week. It is designed to help students focus on specific elements of theater, such as playwriting. Pre-registration is required for workshops. Sign-ups take place on audition day.