Henderson, Nev. – This year, the City of Henderson will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its partnership with the nation’s largest touring kid’s acting company, the Missoula Children’s Theatre, with multiple performances of The Tortoise Versus the Hare, Saturday, March 17 at Robert Taylor Elementary School, 144 Westminster Way, and Saturday, March 24 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District, with shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., both days. Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased at the door. Cash and/or money orders will be accepted.

“The Missoula Children’s Theatre has been a long-standing tradition in Henderson for years,” said Mark Calhoun, Henderson City Manager. “A favorite amongst our residents, the event has made a positive impact on the lives of thousands by making performing arts opportunities accessible and affordable to the community for the past 25 years.”

The Tortoise Versus the Hare will put a unique twist on a familiar fable. Taking place in the fantasy setting of West Sandy Bottoms, the musical centers around the town’s annual race – a rivalry between the mammals and reptiles – as seen through the eyes of a TV news team. Audiences will be entertained as they find out if slow & steady or speed is the key to victory.

Local children will star in The Tortoise Versus the Hare. In order to fill roles, the Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold open auditions for kids, Kindergarten-12th grade, for both performances. Auditions will be held March 12 at Robert Taylor Elementary School and March 19 at the Henderson Convention Center, both days beginning at 4 p.m. Children wishing to audition must be registered by a parent or guardian on-site between 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration is mandatory.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre has amazed audiences, from Montana to Japan, for nearly four decades by providing quality education, entertainment and enrichment for all ages through the performing arts. Additionally, the company continues to captivate fans with its fantastic ensemble of Broadway musicals, poignant comedies and original children’s productions of classic fairytales and stories.

For additional information, visit HendersonLive.com or call the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (702) 267-2171. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.