Touchet Valley Arts Council

The Productions Group presents several live theater events produced, directed and performed by volunteers from the Touchet Valley and surrounding area. Cast members range from about 5 to 95 years of age, and some commute over 30 miles. Cast size occasionally exceeds 60 persons, which fills our tiny stage. This provides entertainment for the community, and recreation, education, and camaraderie for participants, as well as experience in teamwork, leadership, and the performing arts. Events typically include a major musical in the Fall, melodrama, and reader’s theater; and a variety show with song, dance, and other talents. Youth theater experiences include the Missoula Children's Theatre noted below.
However, March 16, 2020, the theater was closed due to COVID-19, all planned shows were canceled, and no plays or rehearsals were possible this fiscal year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
We resumed Missoula Children's Theatre in August 2021, and resumed our Fall Musical in Nov. 2022.

The theater is used for community forums and educational events, and occasional private events, throughout the year at a nominal fee, which is sometimes waived for community organizations. This year included a drug-awareness forum for parents. We also host local artists to display paintings and sculptures in the theater lobby on a continuing rotation. This Program includes live performances not produced by our Productions Group, including a comedy play, workshops, and variety of concerts, with a range of visiting performing artists from western music to jazz to classic string quartet. Food-and-a-movie events offer Culinary Arts, serving food items keyed to the international or special theme of the movie. Completely closed most of fiscal year 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to produce 2 virtual live performances. In 2021 we resumed our summer children's programs including Missoula Children's Theatre, a summer film series, juggler/literacy artist and a puppeteer.