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 $300 which includes the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
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 13-18 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 $300 for the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Jr. Improv Troupe at EVCT
(Ages 8-13)
Jamie Gilbert, Director
Jr. Improv Troupe, EVCT’s Kids Improv Troupe is under the direction of Jamie Gilbert. The troupe is made up of youth age 8-13 who rehearse and perform improvisation shows at a variety of venues in the East Valley, making up their performance. Auditions are held in the fall and winter for the troupe. Troupe meets each week on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Cost to be in the troupe is $300 for the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe
(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 $300 for the 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.
Adaptive Theatre Troupe
Theatre for all at EVCT
(Ages 8-18)
Shira Schwartz, Director
EVCT is working with Ms. Shira Schwartz to create a troupe that celebrates and supports the differences of all individuals. Individuals with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional needs work together to create theatrical experiences. People of all abilities are welcome to join our Adaptive Theatre Troupe. Troupe 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 a variety of physical, mental, and emotional needs. We invite all ability levels including verbal and non-verbal, ambulatory and non-ambulatory, visual and auditory impairments to join in and work on general theatre skills, team building and personal expression.
The troupe is made up of youth aged 8-18 who work with their individual talents to create a performance for our December showcase.
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm at EVCT Studio
Teaching Artist: Shira Schwartz
Cost: $300 for 13 weeks
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.
If you are interested in being a part of our Literature Alive program, please contact the office at 480-756-3828.