The Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to Knoxville again this year. Auditions for this year’s performance of Hansel and Gretel are on Monday afternoon at Celebrate Community Church. The Knoxville Noon Kiwanis Club sponsors Missoula’s visit each year.

Jamie Hughes, with the Kiwanis Club, says that the week-long camp-like atmosphere gives children the chance to develop stage presence and perform in front of their family. After the children are cast, rehearsals will take place each day, culminating with two performances at 1pm and 4pm Saturday at Celebrate Community Church. Hughes says that she’s already had many children tell her that they’re excited about doing Hansel and Gretel as a play. Auditions begin at 3:45 pm Monday.