From auditions on Monday to a full-blown matinee performance on Saturday that included costumes, musical selections and sound and light effects, the Missoula Children’s Theatre team worked magic during a one-week residency Feb. 19-24 at the Lexington Middle School.
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‘Princess and the Pea’
'Princess and the Pea': From auditions to performance in one week
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That’s a wrap! The cast gathers for a final bow and photo following Saturday’s performance of the Missoula Children’s Theatre adaptation of the classic story of “The Princess and the Pea” at the Lexington Middle School auditorium.
Sometimes a lonely Princess, played by Layla Mariel, right, needs a friend. In the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Princess and the Pea” the Pea, played by Sarah Monzon, is the Princess’s best friend.
A number of Faux Princesses, including Princess Harlow of Hollywood, left, (portrayed by Harlow Rickertsen), tried to woo the affection of Prince Ice Man, right, played by Clancy Martin. Alas, to no avail.
Wherever there are leprechauns mischief follows. The Leprechauns in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Princess and the Pea” were no exception as they tried to thaw the frozen river with hot sauce and steal the Chief Leprechaun’s pot of gold. Leprechauns were portrayed by Alex Rickertsen, Trinity Berry, Makennah Sauer and Cadi Lee.
Jack Frost, portrayed by Daniella Becerra, wrecked havoc in the kingdoms of Riverdom and Glacierdom.
Sometimes you just need a dose of cuteness overload. Leave it to the Dust Bunnies in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Princess and the Pea” to charm the, well, the dust right off of you. Dust Bunnies Jaryn Fagot and Swayzee Kurtzhals show off their good manners during the song “Peas and Thank You.”
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