The Missoula Children’s Theater is stopping by Hopkinsville to recruit youth for a performance of Sleeping Beauty.
HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Pennyroyal Arts Council is excited to welcome Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) to Hopkinsville for a one-week theatrical residency featuring the original musical production Sleeping Beauty, taking place January 26–31, 2026.
An audition will be held Jan. 26, from 4 p.m. at Indian Hills Elementary School, 434 Koffman Drive, Hopkinsville. Students should arrive promptly at the start time and plan to stay for the full two-hour audition. Some cast members will be asked to remain for rehearsal immediately following auditions.
Students in grades K–12 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be selected to help with rehearsals and backstage responsibilities throughout the week. Roles to be cast include Sleeping Beauty, Scarella, Madame Butterfly, the King, the Queen, Spot, Fairies, Trolls, Palace Attendants, and Caterpillars.
Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions arrive fully equipped with costumes, scenery, and props, and are led by professional MCT Tour Actor/Directors. Rehearsals will be held throughout the week, culminating in a public performance.
Performance
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Historic Alhambra Theatre
507 South Main Street, Hopkinsville
Founded in 1970, Missoula Children’s Theatre is internationally renowned for its unique educational model, which brings professional theatre directly into communities and gives local children the opportunity to rehearse and perform a complete musical production in just one week. This residency offers a rare, immersive learning experience for young performers. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Hopkinsville is presented by the Pennyroyal Arts Council smARTs program.
Show Synopsis
Sleeping Beauty
Adapted by Don Kukla
Music and Lyrics by Don Kukla and Michael McGill
The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty, an original, high-energy adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A joyous celebration turns dark when an invitation is misplaced and the wicked Scarella casts a spell on the newborn princess. With the help of mischievous Trolls, Scarella’s curse sends Sleeping Beauty into a deep sleep, until she awakens 500 years later in a Rock ’n Roll dream. Featuring Fairy Godmothers, Palace Attendants, Caterpillars, and more, Sleeping Beauty is a Rock ’n Roll fable for the ages, and this is definitely no sleeper!
For more information, contact Kelly Selfe at 270-887-4295 ext. 104 or kelly.selfe@pennyroyalarts.org.
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