Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens Registration for 2024 Fall Educational Theatre Programs

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2024 Fall Educational Theatre programs are bigger and better than ever. These programs provide creative and engaging classes designed especially for young thespians from elementary to high school, as well as adult classes. ECTC offers classes for Mini Players (5yrs.-1st), Little Players (2nd-3rd grade), Big Players (4th-5th grade), teens, and adults. This year, ECTC is offering Shrek the Musical, Show Choir (4th - 12th), Acting for Musical Theatre, Movie Magic Mondays, Tap for Teens and Adults, Jazz and Dance for teens and adults, Homeschool Classes, Beginner and Intermediate Ballet, ECTC Thespian Troupe, ECTC Teen Company (9th-12th), and Individual Coaching Sessions for Jr Thespians/Jr Company, and a Senior Drama Club. The full schedule of class dates and times along with tuition and registration rates can be found at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org/youthclasses.

"ECTC is elevating the game this fall. We have new classes, old favorites, and a show our students have been begging for - Shrek the Musical! This semester is going to be magic! We hope to see everyone on stage with us!" - Heath Carroll, Director of Education

Shrek the Musical, the Tony Award-winning musical features your favorite Ogre and all of his fairytale friends as they fight the evil Lord Farquad to regain their homes. Students will work as a cast to act, dance, and sing throughout this high-energy, fast paced production. There’s a reason Shrek has become a cultural phenomenon. Join us and be a part of the action!

Fall Youth and Adult Education Classes are held from August 10 - November 16, 2024. Payment plans and Scholarships are available. *Tuition price includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee. Class locations include ECTC's main space at 560 Grand BLVD, Suite 200 in Miramar Beach, FL as well as Florida Chautauqua Theatre (FCT) at 848 Baldwin Avenue in Defuniak Springs, FL and at the Freeport Elementary School in Freeport, FL.

“Theatre arts allow children to express themselves in a comfortable environment with other children, without judgement. We are overjoyed to be able to continue these programs here at ECTC and surrounding communities.” - ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. 

ECTC’s 2024-2025 season is made possible with support from Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, St. Joe Community Foundation, Howard Group, and the South Walton Tourist Development Council. Thank you to our Education Program Sponsors - Shoreline Title, Barker Williams, PLLC, Jennifer Crawford’s Own At The Beach Team with Keller Williams, Heritage Oak Wealth Advisors