The Little Red Truck

"Imagine sixty kids staging a full-scale musical in six days."

Big things can happen when this little truck pulls into town.

Each year, the Missoula Children's Theatre sends out a fleet of little red trucks to communities throughout the country. They audition children and pull off a full-scale production in just six days.

Watching the movie, I was amazed that the children were able to memorize a fifty page script as well as choreography. The children who are lucky enough to be a art of these productions appear to gain so much self confidence. And even if they don't grow up to be actors, I think that what they learn from being part of this program could carry them through in other aspects of their lives.

What a wonderful opportunity these children are given. I think many of these children benefit just from having someone believe in them, that yes, they can do it.

This is a moving real-life tale. One that will have you rooting for their successful stage debut!

The Little Red Truck will be in select theaters beginning in July and the DVD will be out in time for the holidays.



(This was written by Leeanthro who can be read at Soy is the New Black where she dishes about family, food, foraging, and frivolity. While many of the products she discusses are sold only through boutique or specialty stores, some are widely available at national stores and online.)