EVCT TROUPES
East Valley Children’s Theatre is especially proud of our many Community Outreach programs. Each year EVCT brings the magic of the stage and drama to thousands of children in the East Valley.
EVCT EXPRESS – Acting Troupe at EVCT
(Ages 8-16)
Jamie Gilbert, Director
EVCT Express troupe is an acting troupe under the direction of Jamie Gilbert. The troupe is made up of youth age 8-16 who create a script based on a title of the performance then perform the show at a variety of venues in the East Valley. Troupe meets each week on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm. Cost to be in the troupe is $275 which includes the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Auditions for Express Troupe participants for Fall 2023 at the EVCT Studio, 4501 E Main St in Mesa. Click below for additional information and the audition card.
Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT Express Acting Troupe
Makayla Paige
On the Spot – Teen Improv Troupe at EVCT
On the Spot, EVCT’s Teen Improv Troupe is under the direction of Aaron Blanco. The troupe is made up of youth age 12-18 who rehearse and perform improvisation shows at a variety of venues in the East Valley, making up their performance on the spot. Auditions are held in the fall and winter for the troupe. Troupe meets each week on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm.Cost to be in the troupe is $275 for the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Auditions for On the Spot Improv Troupe participants for Fall 2023 will be held at the EVCT Studio, 4501 E Main St in Mesa. Click below for additional information and the audition card.
Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Troupe
Sean Anderson
EVCT Bravo – Teen Musical Theatre Troupe at EVCT
(Ages 12-18)
Breona Conrad, Director
EVCT Bravo, EVCT’s Teen Musical Theatre Troupe is made up of youth age 12-18 who rehearse and perform songs from Broadway shows at a variety of venues in the East Valley. Auditions are held in the fall and winter for the troupe. Troupe meets each week on Mondays from 5:00-7:00 pm. Cost to be in the troupe is $275 for the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Auditions for EVCT Bravo participants for Fall 2023 will be held at the EVCT Studio, 4501 E Main St in Mesa. Click below for additional information and the audition card.
Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe
Kylie Walker
EVCT Literature Alive!
(Ages 10-18)
Jamie Gilbert, Director
Literature Alive, a literacy program at East Valley Children’s Theatre that encourages kids to read and write. We have a Literature Alive Troupe that is made up of home schooled kids. The troupe rehearses for 6 rehearsals in a five-week period both creating and performing an original script based on a children’s book. We then perform at Elementary schools (for Kindergarten and First Grade students).
We go into the schools, read a book to the kids, then we act out the story in our 20 minute original play, and if time permits we do a little interactive activity with the kids who are in the audience. Then as the kids leave they are all given a book of the story we just read and acted out. The program has been very successful and is a great experience for actors and audience alike.
Cost to be in the program is $150 per participant.
If you are interested in being a part of our Literature Alive program, please contact the office at 480-756-3828.