Additional Programs
Technical Theater
Interested in back stage work, lighting and sound design? Then you are just what we need in East Valley Children’s Theatre’s Technical Theatre for Youth program, is open to junior high and high school students age 12-18. EVCT offers instruction in the technical aspects of theatre with hands on experience. Interested youth are given opportunities to work with the theatre professionals at East Valley Children’s Theatre. All performances and technical training are at the new Mesa Arts Center. Participants get training in the areas of lighting, sound, set design & building, stage crew positions, props, rigging & flying, make up and stage management. Professionals in each field will work with the young technicians mentoring and teaching them the ins and outs of Technical Theatre.
We are currently looking for Technical Theatre for Youth participants for our upcoming 2022-2023 season and our productions of Disney The Lion King JR; Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus; The Frog Prince, a children’s musical; The Little Mermaid; and Beauty and the Beast. In addition to working tech at the shows, classes are provided during the year in lighting, sound, make up, costumes and set work.
For further information, contact Bryanna Patrick Blanco, Artistic Director at EVCT, at 480-756-3828 or via e mail at info@evct.org.
Scholarship Program
East Valley Children’s Theatre will choose a former EVCT performer or technician to receive a scholarship for higher education. The Theatre has scholarship money to give out this year. Selected candidates need to be enrolled in or intending to enroll full-time in a two-year junior college, four-year undergraduate college or university, graduate program, or professional theatre-training program. This is a one-year scholarship for the school year beginning Fall of 2023. All applicants and recipients may reapply each year. Proof of enrollment is required.
Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023
EVCT also offers scholarships for classes, troupe membership and camps. Scholarships given are either a ¼ or ½ payment scholarship for the program requested. All scholarships are directed to our scholarship committee that then either approves or denies the application. The number of scholarships given in a fiscal year, depends upon the amount of money in the scholarship fund. This varies from year to year. The approval process usually takes 7-10 days so get your application in early.
One on One Coaching
Need help with a monologue for an audition, or for a class. Need individual coaching on getting the true meaning of any monologue or scene work? The One on One Coaching is just the ticket to your success. Work with one of EVCT’s Staff to gain new insights into the script. Cost is $25 per hour. Time is flexible and can be arranged with Bryanna Patrick Blanco at EVCT to get you the best instructor for your work.
For More information contact us at info@evct.org.
Small Group Coaching
Small group (2 or 3 person class only) is also available at $15 per hour. Must have at least two people sign up together, no more than 3 per coaching class.
For More information contact us at info@evct.org.