Radio Public Service Announcement/Audition

30-second radio script

Please print on your own letterhead:

To: (station)

For Release: (date)

Re: THE WIZ OF THE WEST Audition

Contact: (name)

(organization)

(telephone)

THE WIZ OF THE WEST Audition

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of THE WIZ OF THE WEST (day, date, and location) from (start time) to (end time). Those auditioning should arrive at (start time) and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.

Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, ages (list ages eligible), are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students will rehearse 4 ½ hours each day, Monday through Friday. The performances are scheduled for (date, time and location).

For more information, call the (contact name and telephone number).

This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project and is presented locally by (name of presenting organization).

A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s favorite yarn…Aw, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home on the range. THE WIZ OF THE WEST--a fairy tale with a twang.

Important: Presenters subsidized by local, state, and national arts agencies, as well as corporations and individuals sponsors should list information as requested by funders.

Radio Public Service Announcement/Performance

30-second radio script

Please print on your own letterhead:

To: (station)

For Release: (date)

Re: THE WIZ OF THE WEST Performance

Contact: (name)

(organization)

(telephone)

THE WIZ OF THE WEST Performance

This (performance day and date) at (location and time), follow your friends from the land of Oz through the wild, wild west of yesteryear--but with a twist…or should we say a twister? Join the Missoula Children’s Theatre and over 50 local students in an original musical production of THE WIZ OF THE WEST.

This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project and is presented locally by (name of presenting organization). Tickets are (prices) and are available at (locations).

For more information, call (contact name and telephone number).

A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s favorite yarn…Aw, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home on the range. THE WIZ OF THE WEST-–a fairy tale with twang.

Important: Presenters subsidized by local, state, and national arts agencies, as well as corporations and individuals sponsors should list information as requested by funders.

SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017

Newspaper Press Release/Audition

Please print on your own letterhead:

To: (Name of publication)

For Release: (date)

Re: THE WIZ OF THE WEST Audition

Contact: (name)

(organization)

(telephone)

THE WIZ OF THE WEST Audition

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of THE WIZ OF THE WEST (day, date, and location) from (start time) to (end time). Those auditioning should arrive at (start time) and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Among the roles to be cast are: Dotty, Mooch, Scared Crow, Lionel, Tinhorn, Hawknose Halley, Dr. Ozzy, Top Dog, Mad Dog, Bad Dog, Coyotes, Munch Kin, Buzzards, and Tarantulas. Students, ages (list grades eligible: i.e. Kindergarten through 12th grade), are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from (start time) to (end time) each day.

THE WIZ OF THE WEST will be presented on (day and date) at (location). The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in (name of town) is presented locally by (local presenter) with support from (list all funding sources).

For more information, call (contact name and telephone number).

A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s favorite yarn…Aw, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home on the range. THE WIZ OF THE WEST--a fairy tale with a twang.

Important: Presenters subsidized by local, state, and national arts agencies, as well as corporations and individual sponsors should list information as requested by the funders.

Newspaper Press Release/Performance

Please print on your own letterhead:

To: (Name of publication)

For Release: (date)

Re: THE WIZ OF THE WEST Performance

Contact: (name)

(organization)

(telephone)

THE WIZ OF THE WEST Performance

This (performance day and date) at (location and time) follow your friends from the Land of Oz through the wild, wild west of yesteryear – but with a twist…or should we say a twister? Join the Missoula Children’s Theatre and over 50 local students as they perform in the original musical production of THE WIZ OF THE WEST.

The local cast features (name) as Dotty; (name) as Mooch; (name) as Scared Crow; (name) as Tinhorn; (name) as Lionel; and (name) as Hawknose Halley-- mean and nasty, the worst of the lot. Also featured is (name) as Dr. Ozzy, the wonderful wizard of pioneer potions and tall-tale tonics. Our four friends tangle with Top Dog’s (name) bunch of bad barkin’, back bitin’ bow-wows including Mad Dog (name) and Bad Dog (name). To complete the ensemble, (names) will appear as the Coyotes; (names) as the Munch Kin; (names) as Buzzards; and (names) as Tarantulas. (Names) have served as Assistant Directors throughout the week. THE WIZ OF THE WEST will be presented at (times) at the (location). Tickets are (prices) and are available at (locations) and at the door.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in (name of community) is presented locally by (local presenter) with support from (list all supporters and/or funding sources). For more information, call (contact name and telephone number).

A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s favorite yarn…Aw, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home on the range. THE WIZ OF THE WEST–-a fairy tale with a twang.

Important: Presenters subsidized by local, state, and national arts agencies, as well as corporations and individual sponsors should list information as requested by the funders.

SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017