Miami Children's Theater will start its new session of classes and productions this month.

The Miami Children's Theater Conservatory formed in 1996, is a professional performing arts training program for young people between the ages of 3 and 19. Young artists from throughout the Miami-Dade area come to develop their creative talent and to grow as young artists.

MCT offers dynamic courses for the beginner exploring acting for the first time, as well as advanced-level study for young actors with previous experience. Classes are designed to develop imagination, self esteem, concentration, character, professionalism, and technique, and to strengthen the student's command of his/her body and voice. The faculty are working theater professionals who are particularly skilled in working with young artists. In addition to a full complement of studio classes offered year round, The Miami Children's Theater offers students the chance to apply their skills in our professional stage productions.

Private and group lessons available for ages 11-21 for all acting levels, musical theater, voice, piano, audition preparation and more.

Angela L. Ardolino, producing executive director of the Miami Childrens Theater, has also announced a wide-ranging selection of plays and musicals for the theater's 2008-09 season.

Upcoming Auditions:

• Disney's Beauty and the Beast, ages 10-19, auditions -- 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Alper JCC, Russell Theater, 11155 SW 112th Ave.

• Best Christmas Pagent Ever, ages 8-17, Auditions -- 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Coral Gables Youth Center Theater, 405 University Dr.

SHOWS:

• The Little Prince, 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25; 3 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25; Coral Gables Youth Center Theater, 405 University Dr.

• Crimes of the Heart, 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 16 and 18; and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and 19; Alper JCC, Russell Theater, 11155 SW 112th Ave.

Tickets may be purchased at 305-274-3595 or by visiting www.miamichildrenstheater.com.

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