Local children to star in 'The Jungle Book'

Monday night children from the Platte Valley gathered to audition for “The Jungle Book.” Friday and Saturday, they will perform for audiences after only four days of play practice, thanks to the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

The first performance is 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC). The second performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the PVCC.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre staff invites the Platte Valley to join them as they direct a 50 local students as a bunch of Jungle Book characters trying to catch a tiger by the tail. The Jungle Book is an original musical adapt...