Envision a kingdom of snow where the residents are Winter Wind Workers, Blizzard Bringers, Icicle Sharpeners and Snow Smoothers, ruled by the Storm King and the Snow Queen. Add to that a Prince looking for a proper Princess to share the throne. Now imagine the Princess and her friend the Pea living in a kingdom of green rolling hills and running rivers with her subjects The Flower Gardeners, River Runners, Green Shoot Growers and Tree Barkers. Her parents, King Size and Queen Size, do all they can to keep things running smoothly. Who knows, maybe the dancing Dust Bunnies can help. Although the two kingdoms think they have nothing in common, (except maybe a pesky Jack Frost who freezes anything and everything), the peace-loving Leprechauns prove otherwise. Throw in some Phony Princesses and you have a real fiasco, with myriad twists and turns. This is not your grandma’s “Princess and the Pea.”

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “The Princess and the Pea” from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 2, at the Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:45 a.m. 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 Princess, Pea, Fuchsia, Splash, River Runners, Bud, Storm King, Snow Queen, Prince Ice Man, Jack Frost, Phony Princesses, Gale, Winter Wind Workers, Bitter, Blizzard Bringers, Grinder, Icicle Sharpeners, Powder and Snow Smoothers. All students entering first through 12th grades in the fall are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to assist with the technical aspects of the production.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. If cast, participation in the summer camp will cost $10 per student for the week.

“The Princess and the Pea” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Liberty Theater. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Astoria is sponsored by the Liberty Theater with support from Pacific Power Foundation and Clatsop County Cultural Coalition.

“The Princess and the Pea” was conceived and written by Michael McGill, who also wrote the music and lyrics.

Tickets to both performances are $8 for adults and teens and $5 for ages 12 and younger. The theater asks that there be no unattended children or babes in arms and all attendees must have a ticket. Contact the Liberty Theater box office at (503) 325-5922, Ext. 33 for tickets.