Troupes
Theatre Troupes Create Camaraderie
Kids bitten by the acting bug can be part of our troupes and ensembles!
Theatre troupes are divided based on age/grade levels to foster a sense of camaraderie and create an environment where kids can collaborate and share ideas.
Troupe auditions are held twice a year (at the beginning of the Spring and Fall sessions). Check out the Auditions below.
Check out our list of performance troupes and ensembles below.
BRAVO: EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens directed by the award-winning Breona Conrad. Each season participants learn songs and dance from Broadway shows and put them together into a musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley.
EXPRESS: EVCT Express is an acting troupe for youth ages 8-16 directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students build a title of a show, the troupe members create the story, the characters, and the dialogue to create a play. Then the play is rehearsed and finally performed in various locales in the East Valley.
JUNIOR JOKESTERS: EVCT Junior Jokesters is an improv theatre troupe for kids ages 8-13, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each session, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley. The theme of the fall session is “Jokester Hour!” – join in for a fun time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.
ON THE SPOT: EVCT On The Spot troupe is an improv theatre troupe for teens (ages 12-18), directed by Aaron Blanco. Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.
LITERATURE ALIVE!: A troupe performance program for homeschool students. Kids bring classic children’s stories to life through 25-minute theatrical performances at different schools. Click here to learn more about Literature Alive!
JR MUSICAL THEATRE: This is a musical theatre group similar to BRAVO, however they only perform at the end-of-season Troupe Showcases.
ADAPTIVE ENSEMBLE: Adaptive Ensemble is part of our Adaptive Theatre Program only performs at the end-of-season Troupe Showcases. It is geared toward students with disabilities, offering a supportive environment for a variety of physical, mental, and emotional needs under the direction of Ms. Shira Schwartz. Click here to learn more about EVCT’s Adaptive Theatre Program.
Troupe & Ensemble Auditions & Performances
Troupes perform at various venues across the East Valley at different venues, libraries and schools. Ensemble groups only perform at the end-of-season Troupe Showcases. Come check out one of our shows!
Fall Troupe ShowcaseDaily
The Troupe Showcase is the celebration of everything the troupes have created! The Troupe Showcase is Monday, Dec 8, will be showcasing Junior Musical Theatre, Junior Jokester Improv, Adaptive Ensemble and Literature Alive!Tuesday, Dec 9, will be showcasing Bravo, Express and On The Spot Improv Troupe! More about Troupes More about Troupes ...
Auditions for Bravo Troupe
Auditions for EVCT BRAVO MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE TROUPE Bravo Auditions are open to all students ages 12-18. No preparation is required. There is no cost to audition. EVCT Bravo, EVCT’s Teen Musical Theatre Troupe, is made up of youth aged 12-18 who rehearse and perform songs from Broadway shows at a variety of venues in […] ...
Auditions for Improv Troupes
Improv auditions are open to all actors ages 7-18. Auditions will be for both of EVCT’s improv troupes. There is no cost to audition. EVCT Jr. Jokesters youth improv troupe is under the direction of Jamie Gilbert. The troupe is made up of youth ages 7-13 who rehearse and perform improvisation shows at a variety […] ...
Adaptive Theatre Ensemble
**This class is open to children 11-18 and students still in high school** People of all abilities are welcome to join our Adaptive Theatre Ensemble. Ensemble members work together to create theatrical experiences under the direction of Ms. Shira Schwartz. Adaptive Theatre is geared toward those who are differently abled, offering a supportive environment for […] ...
Auditions for Express Troupe
Auditions for EVCT Express are open to all students ages 8-16. EVCT Express troupe is an acting troupe under the direction of Jamie Gilbert. The troupe comprises youth aged 8-16 who create a script based on the title of the performance and then perform the show at various venues in the East Valley. If you […] ...
Spring Troupe ShowcaseDaily
The Spring Troupe Showcase is the culmination of all that the troupes have learned! The Spring Troupe Showcase on Tuesday, April 20-21 and will be showcasing Junior Troupes and Ensembles! April 20: Junior Jokesters, Literature Alive, Junior Musical Theatre Ensemble, and Adaptive Ensemble. April 21: Express, Bravo, On the Spot Tickets are $10.00 at the […] ...
