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.

Express Acting Troupe Posing with EVCT T-Shirts

Express Acting Troupe Performances

April 6 (Thursday, 6 pm) at Dobson Ranch Library (2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202)
April 8 (Saturday, 12 pm) at Mesa Main Library  (64 E 1st St, Mesa 85201)
April 13 (Thursday, 6 pm) at Red Mountain Library (635 N. Power Rd, Mesa 85205)
April 18 (Tuesday, 6:30 pm) – Troupe Showcase at EVCT Studio (4501 E. Main St, Mesa 85205) – $5.00 a person

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.

Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT Express Acting Troupe

Makayla Paige
Kaeden Zantout
Brynzleigh Davis
Maria Reynold
Preston Gallagher-Mikula
Dallin Wintch

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.

On The Spot Troupe Performances

March 23 (Thursday, 7 pm) at Barnes & Noble (1758 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204)
April 6 (Thursday, 7 pm) at Bookman’s  (1056 S Country Club Dr, Mesa 85210)
April 18 (Tuesday, 6:30 pm) Troupe Showcase at EVCT Studio (4501 E. Main St, Mesa 85205) – $5.00 a person
April 20 (Thursday, 7 pm) at Barnes & Noble-(1758 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204)

On The Spot Improv Teen Troupe Having Fun!

Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Troupe
     

Sean Anderson
Grace Kuhn
Waylin Hawkes
Wylie Hawkes
Carter Hurlburt
Ryan Olsen
Bryghton Tauscher
Jesse DeWeese
Lexi Leibrand
Logan Nelson
Maya Nelson
Isabelle King

Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe wearing Derby hats

Bravo Troupe Performances

April 8 (Saturday, 1 pm) at Dobson Ranch Library (2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 85202)
April 8 (Saturday, 4 pm) at Mesa Main Library (64 E 1st St, Mesa 85201)
April 18 (Tuesday,  6:30 pm) Troupe Showcase at EVCT Studio (4501 E. Main St, Mesa 85205) – $5.00 a person
April 20 (Thursday,  6:00 pm) at Red Mountain Library  (635 N. Power Rd, Mesa 85205)

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.

Congratulations to the Spring 2023
EVCT Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe

Kylie Walker
Victoria Gonzalez
Mila Pillmore
Kara Manley
Archer Todd
Sara Glascoe

Literature Alive!

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.

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