Mini Players

Rising Kindergartners -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 3rd-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.

Junior Company

Rising 9th-12th grade

The ECTC Jr. Company will be an opportunity for high school students to continue their theatrical education. Members of the company will audition for several performance opportunities at ECTC as well as work on their individual pieces which will be featured in a showcase. Students will have exclusive masterclasses with the professional actors who come to work at ECTC. For students who are looking to pursue acting professionally and in college, the ECTC teaching artists will help students prepare resumes, obtain headshots, make an audition reel and have an audition packet of monologues and songs. There will also be opportunities for practical experience in technical theatre skills.

Homeschool Theatre Class

Ages 7-12yrs.

This super fun, high energy drama class culminates with a showcase at the end of the semester. Sharpen your improv and acting skills while learning about all things theatre. This is great for students who need an art credit or any student who enjoys the performing arts!

$30 Non-Refundable Registration Fee. Payment plans and Scholarships are available.

Classes are at ECTC, 560 Grand BLVD, Suite 200, Miramar Beach or at the Florida Chautauqua Theatre (FCT), 848 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs.

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Fall registration open in JUly

Peter Pan Minis

Tuesday 3:30-4:20pm
January 10 - April 4

Tuition: $225

Mini players learn all about theater and some fun Peter Pan songs and dances too! Students get to perform on the Peter Pan stage with costumes - all of their family and friends are invited!

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan at The Florida Chautauqua Theatre-Defuniak Springs

Monday 4:00-5:00pm
January 9 - April 21

Tuition: $225

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

Ballet/Tap Minis

Tuesday 4:30-5:20pm
January 10 - April 4

Tuition: $205

This is a perfect introduction to both Ballet and Tap for young dancers. Ballet teaches coordination, balance, and posture while tap develops rhythm, timing, and musical awareness. Both genres focus on technique with lots of fun in between! Leotard, tights, tap, and ballet shoes required.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan Littles

Thursday 3:30-5:00pm
January 10 - April 15

Tuition: $415

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan at The Florida Chautauqua Theatre-Defuniak Springs

MONDAY 4:00-6:00PM
JANUARY 9 - APRIL 21

Tuition: $415

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

Ballet/Tap Littles

Tuesday 3:30-4:20pm
January 10 - April 4

Tuition: $205

This is a perfect introduction to both Ballet and Tap for young dancers. Ballet teaches coordination, balance, and posture while tap develops rhythm, timing, and musical awareness. Both genres focus on technique with lots of fun in between! Leotard, tights, tap, and ballet shoes required.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan Bigs

Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm - January 10 - April 15
Wednesday 4:45-6:45pm - January 11- April 15

Tuition: $415

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan at The Florida Chautauqua Theatre-Defuniak Springs

Monday 4:00-6:00pm
January 9 - April 21

Tuition: $415

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

Ballet/Tap Bigs

Wednesday 3:45-4:35pm
January 11 - April 5

Tuition: $205

This is a perfect introduction to both Ballet and Tap for young dancers. Ballet teaches coordination, balance, and posture while tap develops rhythm, timing, and musical awareness. Both genres focus on technique with lots of fun in between! Leotard, tights, tap, and ballet shoes required.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Musical Theatre Workshop Bigs: Matilda, School of Rock, HSM 2

Thursday 5:00-5:50pm
January 12 - April 6

Tuition: $225

This class is a group voice, dance, and acting class all in one.  It is designed for anyone interested in developing their vocal, acting, and dance techniques for musical theatre. Students will work on individual pieces and group numbers as they learn how to develop their own skills and succeed as a group. The last class includes a showcase for parents and friends!

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Peter Pan at The Florida Chautauqua Theatre-Defuniak Springs

Monday 4:00-6:00pm
January 9 - April 21

Tuition: $415

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this musical production of Peter Pan! Visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook!

Music Man - 6th-8th

Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm
January 7 - April 21

Tuition: $500

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this junior production of Music Man!  The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Music Man - 9th-12th

Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm
January 7 - April 21

Tuition: $500

Students will work as a cast to dance, act, and sing in this junior production of Music Man!  The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Acting for Teens: Marvel - Heroes vs Villains

Thursday 4:00-4:50pm
January 12 - April 6

Tuition: $225

Be the superhero or villain that you always wanted to be! This class will take you through everything that theater has to offer. Learn about acting, props, costumes, and script writing as you develop your own Marvel-themed performance piece.

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

Musical Theatre Workshop Teens: Footloose, Six, We Will Rock You

Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm
January 10 - April 4

Tuition: $250

This class is a group voice, dance, and acting class all in one.  It is designed for anyone interested in developing their vocal, acting, and dance techniques for musical theatre. Students will work on individual pieces and group numbers as they learn how to develop their own skills and how to succeed as a group. The last class includes a showcase for parents and friends!

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.

ECTC Thespian Troupe 6th-8th

Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm

Tuition: $1,230

In partnership 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 regional and state competition.  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 is invited. This troupe will focus on specialized training, acting techniques, and implementing those techniques into performance.

This is a year-long commitment.

Production opportunities includes:

• Storytellers One Act

• Individual Competition Pieces

• Group Musical Theatre Pieces

• The creation of a 30-minute self-written directed and performed film

*Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.