Musical Theatre Intensive:
Newsies The Musical
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! This show is packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and great parts for boys and girls.
This three week camp will stretch your students' theatre skills and grow them as performers. With unforgettable masterclasses in acting, voice, makeup, and dance, students will have the opportunity to work with ECTC’s theatre professionals in this amazing two-act, full-length show!
Grades 6 - 12
JULY 11-29, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
(Extended drop off/pick up from 8am - 4pm available)
*Final Performances:
Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 30 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, July 31 at 2:30pm
Tuition $945, Scholarships are available.
Guest Artist Instructors: Announcement Coming Soon
Production Team
Anna Fisher: Matilda Costume and Prop Designer
Anna Fisher is a Destin native and has returned to her roots here on the Emerald Coast. She graduated with her B.A. in English Literature from Samford University and went on to receive her Master’s in Theatre Studies from Regent University. Anna enjoys every facet of the stage and has become well versed in the art of directing, producing, design, costuming, writing, and teaching. Some of her recent favorite projects include costume and props designer for The Fantasticks, Around the World in 80 Days, and Pinkalicious the Musical. When she’s not busy writing theatre curriculum and teaching young thespians, you can find her relaxing at the beach with her husband Nathanael and their twin daughters Mia and Bella, and the littlest Fisher, Zoe Claire.
Nathanael Fisher: Matilda Director, Monologue Workshop
Nathanael Fisher is the cofounder of Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC). A Florida native, Nathanael received his B.A. in Theatre Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University and later went on to receive his M.F.A. in Acting at Regent University. Immediately following undergraduate studies, his professional career was launched through the Equity Membership Candidacy Program at Jupiter Theatre. Nathanael has had the pleasure of performing on many of the stages throughout Florida, including American Stage, Eckert Theatre Co., Burt Reynolds Theatre, Angel Garden Theatre, Ballet Florida, The Mark II, Riverside Theatre, and Seaside Music Theatre as well as on stages across the United States. Favorite roles include Chris in All My Sons, Pete in Crazy for You, Sohovic in Damn Yankees, Gerry in Dancing at Lughnasa, and Rochefort in Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of The Three Musketeers. As a producer, he has presented two projects at the Orlando International Fringe Festival and founded the Regent Educational Theatre Tour that performed abridged Shakespeare and socially relevant plays for middle and high school students. Nathanael has directed productions of reasons to be pretty, A Christmas Carol, and Anton in Show Business at University of West Florida and adapted and directed A Christmas Carol into a three actor play called A Dickens Christmas for ECTC. Nathanael has also written several Theatre for Young Audiences plays (The Pirate Who Learns to Say Please, Pirate Pete and the Case of the Missing Fisherman, and The Adventures of Andy the Angler) as well as directed over 40 productions for ECTC. Over the course of his career, Nathanael has directed Shakespeare, children’s theatre, theatre for young audiences, and professional theatre, as well as taught theatre classes for ages 6 through adult. Nathanael lives in Santa Rosa Beach with his wife Anna, the littlest Fisher Zoe, and twin teen daughters Mia and Bella.
Tara Padget: Costume Design and Choreography Matilda
Tara Padgett is a graduate of University of Mobile in Musical Theatre. Two years ago, Tara moved to the area from New York City with her husband, Phillip. Throughout her collegiate career, Tara traveled with a vocal ensemble (Sounds of Mobile) and assisted with the costuming of many mainstage shows, including but not limited to: White Christmas, The Marriage of Figaro, Crazy for You, and The Secret Garden. In her professional career, Tara continued in costume work with Off-Broadway shows like, Pip's Island and Revelation: The Musical, as well as work with entertainment agencies like RWS Entertainment. At ECTC, Tara has directed shows for our Big, Little, and Mini Players, the most recent of which was Madagascar Jr. Tara is overjoyed to be part of the ECTC production team and looks forward to further creating and collaborating.
Phillip Padget: Production/Intensive Manager, Stage Manager Matilda
Phillip Padgett is a graduate from the University of Mobile, where he studied film and theatre. While studying in college, he was the founder and Director of Act1, a touring theatre ensemble. Act1 traveled all across the country as well as the Ukraine. Phillip recently moved from New York City, where he worked on productions such as The Other Josh Cohan and The Screwtape Letters among others. While in New York, he served as the group sales representative for Fellowship for Performing Arts and theatrical house manager for The Westside Theatre. Some of Phillip’s achievements include first place in the Alabama Conference of Theatre for Solo Pantomime and earning a title as an International Honor Thespian. Phillip is honored to be working at such an amazing place as ECTC along with his beautiful wife Tara Padgett. Phillip has the honor of directing the ECTC Teen Players in productions like Elf: The Musical, Mary Poppins, and Legally Blonde.
Rebeca Lake: Stage Makeup Workshop, Mood Board Workshop, Set and Lighting Design Matilda
Rebeca Lake began her college education at Northwest Florida State College, and continued on to double major in Music and Theatre at the University of Mobile. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her MFA in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in Scenic Design. During her time there, her design and prop work was nominated for and received several awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Upon graduating, Rebeca became an Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Mobile until she joined ECTC in August 2019 as the full time Technical Director and leader of the Junior Thespian Troupe. She is excited to be working on the beautiful Emerald Coast and to be a part of ECTC!