Is it possible to add Surround Sound to a quicktime movie?

We've just finished the color correction on a movie we've been working on.
The video is in the Apple Pro Res 422 HQ format with a stereo mix attached.
We also have a 5.1 surround sound mix. (exported as wav print masters)
The problem is we aren't going to layback to tape for another week or so and we've got a
screening scheduled for Tomorrow night in a small theatre with an HD projector.
Is there a way to encode 5.1 to the quicktime file or are
we stuck with our stereo mix for this first screening?
Thanks so much.

I'm not sure what the system is. The screening is being held in a facility that specializes in
post-production sound. (They were the ones who mixed the film)
They have an HD projector (not sure what type) that they use for mixing.
My plan is to have a copy of the movie in Apple Pro Res 422 HQ (1920X1080)
and also compress a back-up version in H.264 in case the system can't handle the bit rate of Pro Res
Technically they should have the ability to open up the Pro Tools session that they used to mix the film and run that audio with picture... but there's a chance the tech people won't be at the screening
leaving me with the owners who aren't as good with the machines.
I was hoping to make it as easy as possible. The stereo mix is already on the pro res file.
Is there a way to add the 5.1?

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I've just been reading this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2924869?
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