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Youth Classes
Mini Players
Minimum age 5yrs-1st grade
Designed specifically for our youngest thespians, Mini Player classes focus on activities that allow students to explore acting, movement, singing, and rhythm work in an energetic, nurturing environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Mini Players get a chance to perform with the Little Players for the fall and spring musicals.
Little Players
Rising 2nd-3rd grade
We focus on spatial awareness, articulation, expression, and pitch matching with our Little Players. This group performs the fall and spring musical which gives lots of chances for fun roles and stage experience.
Big Players
Rising 4th-5th grade
Our Big Players are on their way! This group focuses on group movement and singing, word color, and character choices. They have their time to shine in the fall and spring musicals which is great preparation for our teen group.
Teen Players
Rising 6th-12th grade
These teens are the top! Teen Players have focused direction in choreography, body movement, vocal integration and techniques, and character analysis. Our Teen Players rock their fall and spring musical and also have an opportunity to join either Junior Thespian Troupe or Junior Company.
Junior Thespian Troupe
Rising 6th-8th grade
In collaboration with Seaside Neighborhood School, this ensemble of thespians is a chartered member of the Educational Theatre Association's Junior Thespians and will be competing at district competition. Troupe is for any student in grades 6th-8th who is interested in developing personally in the craft of acting while creating a unique performance piece with fellow players. This troupe will focus on specialized training, acting techniques, and implementing those techniques into performance.
Teen Company
Rising 9th-12th grade
ECTC’s Teen Company is a focused training program for students to pursue advanced theatre education and mentorship. This program provides personalized, hands-on, collaborative learning. Lessons are production/product based in an inclusive, active environment. Training received in this program will be advantageous for college prep and future professional theatre endeavors. Students will receive diverse, upper-level training in the art of theatre, perform in multiple productions throughout the season, and build audition repertoires/tech portfolios to be used toward collegiate theatre program auditions and scholarships while building professional theatre resume credits.
Homeschool Theatre Class
Ages 9-18 yrs.
ECTC’s Homeschool program is designed to support existing homeschooled students with extracurricular activities. This program allows students to engage in socialization with like-minded, curious students who wish to learn skills adjacent to the art of theatre.
Fall Youth & Adult Education Classes
August 10 - November 16, 2024
$30 Non-Refundable Registration Fee. Payment plans and Scholarships are available.
Classes are at ECTC, 560 Grand BLVD, Suite 200, Miramar Beach, Florida Chautauqua Theatre (FCT),
848 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs, or Freeport Elementary, Freeport, FL 32439
Please review the Student Handbook for Conduct/Attendance Policy
Mini Players
Shrek the Musical - Minis (K-1st Grade, Minimum 5 years old)
Come and join your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad! Our youngest students will work together to dance and sing some hand picked favorites from this super fun show. In an exciting culmination, the Mini Players' big musical numbers will be integrated into the Little Players’ spectacular final performance on ECTC’s Mainstage!
Tuition: $275
August 15 - November 7 Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:20PM
*Performance on November 7, 2024
Little Players
Shrek the Musical - Littles (2nd-3rd Grade)
Come and join your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy and simplified children’s rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical. The Littles will be joined by the Mini Players in a spectacular final performance. Join us and be a part of the action!
Tuition: $415
August 15 - November 7 Thursdays 4:30pm - 6PM
*Performance on November 7, 2024
Big Players
Shrek the Musical - Bigs Tuesday (4th-5th Grade)
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Tuition: $415
August 13 - November 9 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6:30PM
*Performances on November 8 & 9, 2024
Shrek the Musical - Bigs Wednesday
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Tuition: $415
August 14 - November 9 Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6:30PM
*Performances on November 9, 2024
Teens / Adults
ECTC Show Choir (4th-12th Grade)
This class is made for anyone who loves to sing and dance! Show choir is a musical ensemble group that combines choral singing with choreographed dance. Your voice and movement takes center stage in this high energy course. Every student has a chance to shine in this ensemble focused choir–every student has a featured moment or solo. Learn narrative and storytelling through song and dance while having a blast on stage! Performance opportunities extend beyond the walls of ECTC as students find their voice and spread joy in the community.
Tuition: $350
August 15 - December 19 Thursdays 4pm - 6PM
Jazz & Dance for Teens/Adults (6th Grade-Adult)
Dancers will learn how to leap, turn, and take a bow with poise and confidence! Strength, flexibility, and balance are all important skills to have as an actor, a dancer, or anyone who wants to move with grace and style! Dance attire strongly suggested, ballet or jazz shoes required.
Tuition: $230 or $20/per class drop-in
August 13 - October 29 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30PM
*Showcase performance on October 29, 2024
Tap for Teens/Adults (6th Grade-Adult)
Learn how to tap to fun, high energy music while focusing on rhythm, technique and timing. This beginner class will have you “shuffle ball changing” in no time! Dance attire strongly suggested, tap shoes required.
Tuition: $230 or $20/per class drop-in
August 13 - October 29 Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30PM
*Showcase performance on October 29, 2024
Acting for Musical Theatre (6th-12th Grade)
This class focuses on the craft of acting in relation to musical theatre performance. Learn the essentials of the stage, from auditions all the way up to your final bow. Musicals are known for their spectacle and technical achievements, but the heart of any performance is storytelling. Tell a spectacular story through emotion and movement, and learn just how to do that with us!
Tuition: $275
August 14 - October 23 Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6:30PM
*Showcase performance on October 23, 2024
**This Class is included in Jr Thespian/Teen Company Tuition
Film
Movie Magic Mondays (6th-12th Grade)
One of your all-time favorite summer camps is returning as a semester-long course! This film class covers all the foundations of film work. Learn acting and voice-over for film and animation. Try your hand at filming and editing and make sure you get the perfect shot! If you love film and want to learn more about the art, then this is the perfect class for you!
Tuition: $275
August 12 - October 28 Mondays 4pm - 6PM
*Showcase on October 28, 2024
Ballet
First Steps Ballet (Ages 5-7)
This is a wonderful introduction to Ballet for young dancers. Learn to control your body, coordination, poise, and spacing. If your little one is interested in dance, this class offers the perfect foundation to set them up for success as a future performer! Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes are required.
Tuition: $230
August 13 - October 29 Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:20PM
*Showcase performance on October 29, 2024
Beginner Ballet (Ages 6-10)
Does your little one have dreams of being a prima ballerina? Dancers in this course will learn and practice the basics of ballet, focusing on technique, posture, and strength! Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes are required.
Tuition: $230
August 14 - October 23 Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:20PM
*Showcase performance on October 23, 2024
Intermediate Ballet
This is a perfect class for dancers who have studied ballet before. Dancers will focus on technique, posture, and strength with barre and center work, leaps, and pirouettes. Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes are required.
Tuition: $230
August 14 - October 23 Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:20PM
*Showcase performance on October 23, 2024
Fall Production - Middle School
Shrek the Musical - (6th-8th Grade)
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Tuition: $500
August 10 - November 16 Saturdays 9am - 12:30PM
*Performances on November 16, 2024 at ECTC
Fall Production - High School
Shrek the Musical - (9th-12th Grade)
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Tuition: $500
August 10 - November 16 Saturdays 9am - 12:30PM
*Performances on November 15-16, 2024 at ECTC
FCT / DeFuniak
Shrek the Musical (K-12th Grade)
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Minis/Littles (K-2) 4-5PM Tuition: $235
Bigs/Teens (3-12) 4-6PM Tuition: $375
Thursdays: August 15 - November 24
*Performances on November 23-24, 2024 at the Florida Chautauqua Theatre
Freeport
Shrek the Musical (K-12th Grade) - Freeport Elementary
This Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!
Minis/Littles (K-2) 4-5PM Tuition: $275
Bigs/Teens (3-12) 4-6PM Tuition: $415
Tuesdays: August 13 - November 10
*Performances on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at ECTC on Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach
Individual Coaching Sessions for Teens
Individual Coaching for Teens
Individual Coaching is included in the tuition for students who are registered as Jr Thespian Troupe or Teen Company members. Are you in a show? Upcoming audition? Need to work on your voice and movement? Individual Coaching sessions available for auditions, monologues, scene work, anything acting-related. You’ve heard that acting is reacting, but there is a lot of subtle technique involved. If you’d like help sharpening your skills – sign up directly with Mr. Heath for an individual coaching session!
Fridays 4PM - 6PM
Homeschool Classes
ECTC’s Homeschool program is designed to support existing homeschooled students with extracurricular activities. This program allows students to engage in socialization with like-minded, curious students who wish to learn skills adjacent to the art of theatre.
Homeschool - Sewing and Costuming Design (Ages 9 -18)
Through the lens of costume design and construction, sewing and costuming design teaches students to create a physical world using color, silhouette, and style choices. Skills such as sketching, rendering, hand sewing, machine sewing, idea development, problem solving and resourcefulness will be honed through this course.
Tuition: $250
August 13 - October 22 Tuesdays 1PM - 2PM
Homeschool - Art and Design (Ages 9 -18)
Have a creative eye? Ever wanted to create your own visual world? Through the lens of stage design, Art/Design teaches students the basic foundations of 2-D art by drawing with the use of multiple mediums. Students will engage and excel in sketching, color theory, scenic design, and scenic/prop painting. Students will achieve by creating works of art to showcase their growth and achievements as young artists. Come and make masterpieces with us this fall!
Tuition: $250
August 14 - October 23 Wednesdays 1PM - 2PM
Homeschool - Physical Education / Voice and Movement for Stage (Ages 9 -18)
Let’s get physical! This course engages students in physical activity by means of voice and movement training for the stage. Acting and choreography are great forms of cardio! Play theatre games! Take action in improv training. Participate in the same acting exercises and warm-ups as the pros. An actor’s instrument is their body. Tune yours up with us this fall!
Tuition: $250
August 15 - October 24 Thursdays 1PM - 2PM
Senior Drama Club
Senior Drama Club (Ages 55 and Up)
Whether you are a hobbyist, a professional, or just looking to pursue your performative interest, Senior Drama Club offers something for everyone. This club is an opportunity for senior adults ages 55 and up, amateur to professional actors, to engage in the art of theatre. Senior Drama Club encourages participation in group settings to perform for the stage. There are opportunities to perform solo monologues and group scenes with professional coaching and direction from our active ECTC Staff. Are you a little shy? Don’t be! There are also Readers’ Theatre and Improv Technique activities. Be a part of something. Let your voice be heard! Help define the direction of the club as an ensemble in this positive, creative environment.
Yearly Club Dues: $30
August 14 - April 30 Wednesdays 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Adult Classes
Jazz & Dance for Teens/Adults (6th Grade-Adult)
Dancers will learn how to leap, turn, and take a bow with poise and confidence! Strength, flexibility, and balance are all important skills to have as an actor, a dancer, or anyone who wants to move with grace and style! Dance attire strongly suggested, ballet or jazz shoes required.
Tuition: $230 or $20/per class drop-in
August 13 - October 29 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30PM
*Showcase performance on October 29, 2024
Tap for Teens/Adults (6th Grade-Adult)
Learn how to tap to fun, high energy music while focusing on rhythm, technique and timing. This beginner class will have you “shuffle ball changing” in no time! Dance attire strongly suggested, tap shoes required.
Tuition: $230 or $20/per class drop-in
August 13 - October 29 Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30PM
*Showcase performance on October 29, 2024
Senior Drama Club (Ages 55 and Up)
Whether you are a hobbyist, a professional, or just looking to pursue your performative interest, Senior Drama Club offers something for everyone. This club is an opportunity for senior adults ages 55 and up, amateur to professional actors, to engage in the art of theatre. Senior Drama Club encourages participation in group settings to perform for the stage. There are opportunities to perform solo monologues and group scenes with professional coaching and direction from our active ECTC Staff. Are you a little shy? Don’t be! There are also Readers’ Theatre and Improv Technique activities. Be a part of something. Let your voice be heard! Help define the direction of the club as an ensemble in this positive, creative environment.
Yearly Club Dues: $30
August 14 - April 30 Wednesdays 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Junior Thespian Troupe
In partnership with Seaside Neighborhood School, this ensemble of thespians are a chartered member of the Educational Theatre Association’s Junior Thespians and will be competing at District and State Competition.
TROUPE #89447 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY – SEASIDE SCHOOL, INC.
A Junior Thespian troupe is an honor society that recognizes and rewards excellence among the participants in the theatre arts program. Troupe #89447 is a partnership with Seaside Neighborhood School giving middle school students the opportunity to expand their training and knowledge of the craft of theatre.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Any student in grade 6th - 8th (regardless of the school they attend) who is interested in developing personally in the craft of acting while creating a unique performance piece with fellow players.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR MY CHILD?
Membership in the only international honor society for junior high/middle school theatre arts students—a recognized demonstration of achievement and a valuable addition to college and employment applications. Follow this LINK for details.
Advanced Training in Performance and Tech Theater
Guidance / Mentorship with ECTC Professional Staff
Individualized Focused Path of Interests
Ensemble Team-Building and Leadership Skills
Community Outreach Ambassadors for ECTC EDU Department.
Showcases Highlighting Audition Repertoire / Tech Portfolio
District and State Festival Competitions
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS?
Commitment
Team Mentality
Participation
District & State Festivals, Showcases, Outreach Events
Attendance
Minimal Conflicts
Point System
Completion of Tasks to earn points for Official Induction & Merit Recognition
Communication
Emails, Band App, Parent Meetings, Parent Support Group
WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL COSTS BEYOND THE TUITION FEE?*
Yes. Additional costs to be considered include accommodations, meal and travel expenses for any educational trips, as well as, performance fees and guest entry fees for parents/family to attend the competition as audience members.
WHO, WHEN, AND WHERE?
“Miss” Darla Briganti is the Thespian Troupe Director supported by the amazing team of ECTC professionals. Rehearsals will begin with a Summer Intensive - July 29 - August 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm followed by weekly rehearsals on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm beginning on August 10 at ECTC, 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200.
Follow this link for more schedule details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jlT_gKwpYezG0OSz5YGZIZcu6DkJj8Hp6HPcBd0X-a0/edit?usp=sharing
For more information, please email: darla@emeraldcoasttheatre.org
ECTC Thespian Troupe (6th-8th Grade)
Junior Thespian troupe is an honor society that recognizes and rewards excellence among the participants in the theatre arts program. Troupe #89447 is a partnership with Seaside Neighborhood School giving middle school students the opportunity to expand their training and knowledge of the craft of theatre. Activities in this troupe include individual and group events, and a one act play to be performed at District level at Tallahassee and the State Conference in Orlando.
Tuition: $1,250
AUGUST 10 - April 19 Saturdays 1PM - 4PM
*Final showcase will be held April 19, 2025
**Individual coaching session fees are included in the class tuition.
***Fees for Acting for Musical Theatre and ONE Dance Class of your choosing are included in the class tuition.
Jr Thespian Troupe / Teen Company: Season 12 Prep-Camp
(Jr Thespian Troupe / Teen Company ONLY)
Start your season off right! We’ll review our techniques, discuss upcoming shows and events, and choose audition pieces! Get an early start on your Thespian events and FTC One Act! This is the time to choose your pieces to work on for the upcoming semester. There will be plenty of activities, theatre sports, and even a mini audition workshop. New members of Troupe and Teen Co will have the opportunity to get to know and work alongside our team of veteran members. Remember: Troupe and Teen Co is an honor society of hard-working, future theatre professionals! And it would be our honor to have you join us for this season’s prep-camp!
Cost included in Troupe/Teen Company Tuition (payment plans available)
July 29 - August 2 Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM ECTC AT GRAND BOULEVARD
Teen Company
ECTC’s Teen Company is a focused training program for students to pursue advanced theatre education and mentorship. This program provides personalized, hands-on, collaborative learning. Lessons are production/product-based in an inclusive, active environment. Training received in this program will be advantageous for college prep and future professional theatre endeavors. Students will receive diverse, upper-level training in the art of theatre, perform in multiple productions throughout the season, and build audition repertoires/tech portfolios to be used toward collegiate theatre program auditions and scholarships while building professional theatre resume credits.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Any student in grade 9th - 12th, regardless of which school they attend, who is passionate about theatre and fine arts, and has a desire to continue their theatre education to advanced levels and elevate their performance in the craft.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR MY CHILD?
Advanced Training in Performance & Technical Theater
One-on-One Audition / Acting Coaching
Guidance / Mentorship / Masterclasses with ECTC Professional Staff & Guest Artists
Individualized Focused Paths of Interests–Performance or Technical Theatre
Ensemble Team-Building, Public Speaking / Communication, and Leadership Skills
Community Outreach Ambassadors for ECTC EDU Department.
Building and Showcasing Audition Repertoire / Tech Portfolio for College/Professional Theatre Prep. Professional resume building opportunities.
Florida Theatre Conference Performance / Competition–The opportunity to build connections and immerse themselves in the culture / community of theatre students from the entire state of Florida
Florida Theatre Conference Workshops, Masterclasses, Options for Upperclassmen to Audition for College Theatre Programs / Scholarships
Opportunities for Volunteer / Community Service Hours toward College Scholarship
Connection, Comradery, and Community of diligent, like-minded students who share their passion for the fine arts
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS?
Commitment
Team Mentality, Prime dedication to the Company, its members, events, and productions
Participation
State Conference, Productions, Showcases, Outreach Events
Attendance
Minimal conflicts and regular attendance are mandatory; A season schedule will be given at the start of the course. All conflicts must be stated/communicated in advance.
Communication
Email Updates, Parent Meetings, Mobile Group Apps such as BAND or REMIND
WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL COSTS BEYOND THE TUITION FEE?*
Yes. Additional costs to be considered include accommodations, meal and travel expenses for any educational trips, as well as, performance fees and guest entry fees for parents/family to attend the competition as audience members.
WHO, WHEN, AND WHERE?
ECTC Director of Education Mr Heath (MC) Carroll will be your Company Director / Leader. Rehearsals will begin with a week-long Summer Intensive - July 29 - August 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm followed by weekly rehearsals on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm beginning on August 10 at ECTC, 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200.
For more information, please email: heath@emeraldcoasttheatre.org.
ECTC Teen Company (9th-12th Grade)
ECTC’s Teen Company is a focused training program for students to pursue advanced theatre education and mentorship. This program provides personalized, hands-on, collaborative learning. Lessons are production/product based in an inclusive, active environment. Training received in this program will be advantageous for college prep and future professional theatre endeavors. Students will receive diverse, upper-level training in the art of theatre, perform in multiple productions throughout the season, and build audition repertoires/tech portfolios to be used toward collegiate theatre program auditions and scholarships while building professional theatre resume credits. Course involves opportunities for performance, college auditions, workshops, and competition at the Florida Theatre Conference in Winter Garden in the Fall.
Tuition: $1,250
AUGUST 10 - April 19 Saturdays 1PM - 4PM
This is a year-long commitment.
*Final showcase will be held April 19, 2025
**Individual coaching session fees are included in this class tuition.
***Fees for Acting for Musical Theatre and ONE Dance Class of your choosing are included in the class tuition.
Jr Thespian Troupe / Teen Company: Season 12 Prep-Camp
(Jr Thespian Troupe / Teen Company ONLY)
Start your season off right! We’ll review our techniques, discuss upcoming shows and events, and choose audition pieces! Get an early start on your Thespian events and FTC One Act! This is the time to choose your pieces to work on for the upcoming semester. There will be plenty of activities, theatre sports, and even a mini audition workshop. New members of Troupe and Teen Co will have the opportunity to get to know and work alongside our team of veteran members. Remember: Troupe and Teen Co is an honor society of hard-working, future theatre professionals! And it would be our honor to have you join us for this season’s prep-camp!
Cost included in Troupe/Teen Company Tuition (payment plans available)
July 29 - August 2 Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM ECTC AT GRAND BOULEVARD
Field Trips & TYA PRODUCTIONS
Since its inception, ECTC has offered Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) through partnerships with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, and the St. Joe Community Foundation. TYA is theatre performances specifically designed for the children of our community. Over 8,600 students have experienced field trips or TYA programs with ECTC. Our world is one of electronic distractions. Theatre provides our children with an unplugged experience where they are in the presence of artists creating relatable, real world art right in front of them. In a study by researchers in the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform they found that “field trips to live theater enhance literary knowledge, tolerance and empathy among students.” Each field trip experience at ECTC includes educational enhancement activities for the classroom and can include a post show Q&A with the actors if time permits.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
FIELD TRIPS:
Thursday, October 24 at 10AM
The play’s afoot in Ken Ludwig’s murderously funny twist on Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. The male Baskerville heirs are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms the next heir. Our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, and disguises, as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.
All Is Calm: the Christmas Truce of 1914
FIELD TRIPS:
December 6 at 10AM
The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 tells the true story of the first Christmas Eve of World War I, when soldiers across the Western Front laid down their weapons to celebrate Christmas together. Based on the first hand accounts of soldiers who lived it, this beautifully staged play with music brings these stories to life with traditional carols and patriotic songs, sung a cappella by a cast of 12, celebrating the unique way that the holiday season can bring us all together.
Go, Dog. Go!
FIELD TRIPS:
March 11- 14 at 9AM & 10:30AM
P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage! These dogs delve into life with gusto as they snorkel, howl at the moon, and ride a ferris wheel. They even sing, dance, and climb trees! Like a pop-up book that comes to life, it’s a big and little musical world of doggy fun that never stops.
The Tortoise and The Hare: Fast Friends, Slow Foes
FIELD TRIPS:
March 27 & 28 at 9AM
In this madcap re-telling of The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise and hare just can't get along. They're constantly at odds and their feud becomes legendary among the woodland creatures. Can these two ever find common ground? And just how did this pesky possum end up running in the race? Their competitive nature culminates in a foot race to finally decide who's best, and the whole forest is there to watch!
Legally Blonde The Musical
FIELD TRIPS:
May 9 at 10AM / PG13
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Very few people have faith in the super blonde, pink wearing sorority girl, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Scholarships
2024 Spring Scholarship applications now being accepted through January 3, 2025.
YEARLY SCHOLARSHIP DUE DATES:
FALL: August 10
SPRING: January 3
SUMMER: June 30
Once the scholarship is approved, you will receive a one time use scholarship discount code to use upon registration. During registration you will choose the payment plan and apply the discount code. A portion of the tuition is due at the time of registration. One camp/class scholarship is available per applicant per term. Any applications submitted after the due date will be considered for the following scholarship term.
Paul Londe Education & Scholarship Fund
Paul Londe believed each person could make a difference. He was a dreamer, an exceptional listener and wished the best ideas to prevail no matter the source. He was always there to lend a helping hand and anything he demanded of others, Londe would be first in line to take on himself if he had the time. He was convinced that improvisational skills were necessary for a life well lived. Leading by example, he believed that teaching and developing creative thinking in young people would guarantee us all a better future. He was kind, generous and optimistic. When good-byes were said for adventures near and far, there was always a hug and a smile.
The Paul Londe Scholarship and Educational Fund will enable Emerald Coast Theatre Company to offer classes and production opportunities to more children in Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties.
Thank you to Sherry Londe for starting this fund with a generous donation.
Download the scholarship application HERE.
For questions about donating to or applying for the Paul Londe Scholarship, please email scholarships@emeraldcoasttheatre.org or call 850-684-0323
The Beth Campbell-Work Scholarship
Beth Campbell-Work was a native of DeFuniak Springs, FL and had a deep love and lifelong commitment contributing to the betterment of others in her community, particularly children. She was an educator and a gifted musician with a special talent and love for helping individual students reach their full potential. Beth taught school in the Walton School District and directed the Children’s Jubilee Choir at The First Presbyterian Church where she was also an active member of the chancel choir. Beth was the instructor for The Florida Chautauqua Theatre’s Music and More Workshops; a series of classes designed to provide vocal instruction, movement and performance skills for young students. Beth served as the primary director for The Florida Chautauqua Theatre from 2002-2018.
The Beth Campbell-Work Scholarship is funded by a generous donation from Beth’s family. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to further Beth’s legacy and commitment to the arts and children of DeFuniak Springs.
Scholarship applicants must be residents of the DeFuniak Springs area, of eligible age for the program applied for and demonstrate a commitment to the art of theatre.