MCT
Red Truck Tour 2027 - Actor/Director
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Missoula Children's Theatre is now accepting applications for Actor/Directors to join our national Red Truck Tour for our upcoming 2027 season. Interviews and Casting will begin mid-August 2026.
We have the following tour contract opportunity:
5 month contract - Winter/Spring 2027 - January 1, 2027 - May 28, 2027
Contract extensions are available depending on your interest and MCT's needs.
Our Mission
Empowering children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions.
About Us
Inspiring dreams and aspirations, and developing skills for life since 1973, the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) brings the power of commitment, hard work and performance to communities all over the nation and the world with its unique touring theatre company. MCT’s transformative programming includes a production of a full-scale musical with local children in just six days.
Logistics
A tour team consists of 2 professional Actor/Directors. Each team visits a new community every week, and are responsible for auditioning, casting, and rehearsing local school age children for approximately 20 hours over a week’s time. The hard work culminates in two performances of an hour-long musical with one of the MCT Actor/Directors performing a supporting role alongside the children. The other actor/director serves as the primary director. MCT teams also conduct educational workshops as part of each residency week.
Requirements
Well-rounded performance skills
Work successfully and ethically with children
The ability to communicate effectively
Physical and emotional stamina with the ability to lift up to 50lbs
Maturity and problem-solving skills
An interest in travel
A sense of humor
A valid driver’s license and good driving record. Due to insurance requirements, actors must be aged 20 or older and have 3 years experience driving on a full license (not learners or provisional)
A current US passport is highly recommended to be eligible for our Canadian or overseas tours.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting pay of guaranteed minimum of $400 per residency week completed.
Guaranteed minimum increases after every quarter worked.
Housing provided during each residency week
Use of a company-owned truck for travel to residency weeks
Job/travel-related expenses during the course of touring - (travel to and from Missoula not included)
Percentage of merchandise sales
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits available for contracts lasting 4 months or longer
Health
Vision
Dental
Life & Accident Insurance
Training dates for Winter/Spring 2027 are pending:
Comprehensive paid training in beautiful Missoula, Montana! Training will include learning MCT teaching methods, show blocking, and music. Housing, meals and transportation provided during training.
Resume, headshot and audition reel are required before application is considered complete.
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