Local Kids To Be Featured In “The Frog Prince”

Get a new look at this classic story “THE FROG PRINCE” this Saturday, March 9 when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present an original musical adaptation of this children’s favorite.

Deep in the royal swamp, a lonely Frog retrieves a golden ball for Princess Prim in exchange for friendship and comfort. The spoiled princess doesn’t want to live up to her part of the bargain and puts her royal Knights on alert. And so the trouble begins.

Luckily, Frog gets some good advice from Ollie the wise old Aspen tree, the well-read Alligator, and the kindly Swamp Things. The Ducks, a busy Fly, and dancing Flamingos also come to Frog’s assistance as the Frog’s kindly servant tirelessly tries to set things right. Despite the trouble caused by the mischievous Venus Fly Traps, all ends happily. Our hero becomes a Prince and realizes that friendships are made, not bought.

All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children’s stories and fairytales… a twist on the classic stories that you know and love. Also included in the residency are enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Directors to local schools. MCT’s mission is the development of lifeskills in children through participation in the performing arts.

A tour team arrives in a given town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play… except the cast. The team held an open audition on Monday to cast local school kids to perform in the production. The show is being rehearsed throughout the week. Two public performances will be presented on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Mack Lyon Middle School Theatre. Ticket prices are Adults $8, Senior 60+ and Students $6, and Family $30.

“THE FROG PRINCE” presented locally by the Moapa Valley Performing Arts Council and Individual Partners for the Arts which include Nevada Arts Council, America First Credit Union, Grant and Laurel Bushman, Moapa Valley Telephone Company, Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Board of County Commissioners.