ATP Kids holds auditions for 'Sister Act'

The Alpine Theatre Project Kids (ATP Kids), the educational outreach program offered by the Alpine Theatre Project, is holding auditions for its spring session, culminating in a production of a musical version of the blockbuster comedy film, “Sister Act.”

Auditions for “Sister Act” will be held on Monday, March 6 at 4 p.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. The session is open to all Flathead Valley students ages 13-18.

Students will be given material at the audition to sing. Classes/rehearsals will take place starting March 13 in Whitefish. Students will work with ATP artistic staff five days per week from 4-6 p.m. Performances will take place at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on April 28-30.

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Using her unique moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless.

Taught by theatre professionals, including Broadway veterans, ATP Kids is a fun and exciting way for local students to gain confidence, creativity, self-discipline, and camaraderie with other students from around the Valley all while learning how to perform on stage. Over the course of 7 weeks, students work on a full musical production.

A $120 tuition fee is charged to help cover the cost of the program, but no student is ever turned away. Thanks to the generosity of ATP’s donors and sponsors, scholarships are available for families who require assistance. Since 2008, AKTP has enriched the lives of over 1,100 local students.

Interested parents and students can contact ATP at 406-862-7469 or info@atpwhitefish.org for more information.