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 2026–27
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.
Missoula Children's Theatre: The Emperor's New Clothes
Friday, August 21 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 22 | 2:00 pm
Disney's Newsies JR.: Presented by Schauer Rising Stars Productions
Friday, January 15 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 16 | 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 17 | 2:00 pm
The Claw: Schauer Rising Stars Productions
Friday, June 4 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 5 | 2:00 pm
Current Classes
Missoula Children's Theater Emperor's New Clothes Audition
Monday Aug 17 2026 – Aug 17 2026 | 10:00 AM
Two professional MCT tour actors/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.
MCT: Emperor's New Clothes Cast/Crew Registration
Wednesday Aug 19 2026 – Aug 19 2026 | 5:00 PM
Students cast in the performance must register for the production no later than Wednesday, August 19.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Grades 2-5)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 9:00 AM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.
Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Grades 2-5)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 9:40 AM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Grades 2-5)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 10:20 AM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Gr 6-12)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 11:00 AM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.
Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Grades 2-5)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 11:50 AM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Gr 6-12)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 1:10 PM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Gr 6-12)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 2:00 PM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Grades 2-5)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 2:50 PM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Gr 6-12)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 3:30 PM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Audition Newsies Jr (Gr 6-12)
Saturday Oct 10 2026 – Oct 10 2026 | 4:20 PM
Audition is required for participation in Newsies Jr. There is no fee to audition. Auditioning for this production does not guarantee a role.Rising Stars: Cast/Crew Newsies Jr
Saturday Oct 31 2026 – Oct 31 2026 | 5:00 PM
Registration for Cast & Crew for Rising Stars production of Newsies Jr.