A non-profit organization deeply attuned to the important role the arts play in all communities.
MCT, Inc. is an umbrella organization sitting atop two distinct yet connected programs: a community theatre production company (MISSOULA COMMUNITY THEATRE) and the world's largest touring children's theatre (MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE).
Within our home community of Missoula, Montana, we are an arts organization committed to staging local productions, children's musicals, revues, showcases and operas. Across the country and throughout the world, we are recognized as the premiere group that brings performing arts opportunities to communities--most notably to kids--who might not otherwise have access to them.
MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Children's programs constitute the core of our local activities. We offer a variety of camps and classes for children and teenagers. These take place at our downtown Missoula headquarters or during summer camps in locations near Seeley and Flathead Lakes.
However, it is through touring that we impact thousands of children annually. As many as 47 pairs of touring artists are on the road at a time. In a typical year, they cast more than 65,000 children, teach theatre workshops to 160,000-plus kids, and entertain a total audience of 750,000 people of all ages. MCT tours to nearly 1,200 communities annually within all 50 states and Canada. We also travel overseas to work with kids in Japan, Turkey, German, Bahrain, and other countries. Most stops are in small towns and U.S. military communities that are only rarely visited by theatre companies.
MISSOULA COMMUNITY THEATRE
The Missoula Community Theatre has entertained residents of western Montana since 1977. As the community's theatre, we offer something for everyone in a five-show season that includes musicals, comedies, holiday shows, and dramas and runs autumn through late spring. All of our productions are professionally produced, directed, and designed in-house. Each production is fueled by the hundreds of volunteers, board members, donors, patrons, and others who comprise our passionate and invested community.
Keywords: Missoula Community Theatre, Missoula Children's Theatre, performing arts, tour, day camp, performing arts classes, performing arts camps
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1970.
What is your primary product or service?
Exceptional theatre production for children and our community.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are centrally located in downtown Missoula, but our International Tour visits nearly 1,200 communities annually within all 50 states, Canada, and overseas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
MCT is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
What are your hours of operation?
The MCT administrative offices are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.