A red-hot opportunity

It's time for aspiring thespians from tiny to teen to rejoice — the Lincoln City Cultural Center will once again host free workshops and a performance under the direction of the Missoula Children’s Theatre. These touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup.

An audition will be held for the upcoming production of “Red Riding Hood” on Monday, June 27. Students who are cast will take part in the day camp and rehearsal week from June 27 through July 1. The performance for friends and family will take place on Saturday, July 2. This year’s production will have parts for up to 60 young people; students from grades one through 12 are encouraged to audition and must arrive with a parent or guardian.

Among the roles to be cast are Red Riding Hood; her three girlfriends; Little Loveable Wolf; the Hood family; the Three Little Pigs; a woodsman; a locksmith; Ranger Rooney; the Boy who Cried Wolf; the Wolfgang; forest shadows; and some rascally raccoons. 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.

This one-week workshop provides young participants with lessons in public speaking, communications and teamwork, as students rehearse and perform a play together.

The audition will take place from 10 am to noon. Those auditioning should arrive by 9:40 am. Rehearsals will be from 10 am to 3 pm daily. The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, email frank@lc-cc.org or call 541-994-9994.