Montana Western Presents Missoula Children’s Theatre “Red Riding Hood”

September 4, 2025

The University of Montana Western’s Fine Arts Department and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to welcome the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Red Riding Hood” on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Beier Auditorium.

Join Red Riding Hood and her pre-teen friends on a whimsical journey through the woods in this lively adaptation by Michael McGill, with music and lyrics also by McGill. In this family-friendly tale, Red navigates adventures, distractions, and surprises on her way to Grandmother’s house. Along the way, she encounters a not-so-bad Big Bad Wolf, a friendly Forest Ranger, mischievous young wolves, a dashing Woodsman, the Three Little Pigs, and even a Boy Who Cried…well, you’ll see! With the help of her family and a loyal young Locksmith, Red learns that staying on the right path is key—and maybe she’ll finally reclaim her picnic basket from a band of rascally raccoons.

Rated G, this fun and engaging performance is perfect for audiences of all ages and offers a delightful introduction to storytelling, music, and theater for children.

Red Riding Hood will be performed in Montana Western’s Beier Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

This year’s tour directors are Cady Epperson and Sarah Lindsay Merriman. Cady, originally from Dallas, Oregon and now living in Livingston, Montana, has performed in productions such as Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Legally Blonde. Sarah Lindsay, a Virginia native and recent graduate of Radford University, has appeared in productions including The Drowsy Chaperone, The Trojan Women, and The Rainbow Fish Musical. Together, they are excited to share their love of theater with young performers across the country and are passionate about introducing children to the joys of live performance and creative expression.

Student and school group pricing is available. Please contact Assistant Professor of Theatre Stephen Seder at [email protected] or 406-683-7038 to reserve seats, as space is limited.

Tickets can be purchased through the University of Montana Western box office webpage: umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/box-office. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $12 for seniors (65+), youth (18 & under), and military, $10 for UMW faculty/staff, and free for UMW students with a student ID.

To learn more about the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series and this year’s productions, visit umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series.