Registration is open for Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2025 fall educational theater programs.
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 (5-year-olds-1st grade), Little Players (2nd-3rd grade), Big Players (4th-5th grade), teens, and adults.
This year, ECTC is offering “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” as the featured show, Acting for Musical Theatre (4th-12th), Teen Technical Theatre (6th-12th), Jazz & Dance for Teens (6th-12th), Tap for Teens (6th-12th), Junior Thespian Troupe (6th-8th), Teen Company (9th-12th), First Steps Ballet/Tap (Ages 5-7), Homeschool: Sew Magical! Sewing and Costuming Design (Ages 9-18), Homeschool: Aesthetic Adventures – Art and Design (Ages 9 -18), Homeschool: Bigs Acting & Improv (Ages 8-12), Homeschool: Teens Acting & Improv (Ages 13-18), Adult Tap (18 and up), and Senior Drama Club (Ages 55 and up).
The full schedule of class dates and times, along with tuition and registration rates, can be found at emeraldcoasttheatre.org/youthclasses
“We are so excited about our fall classes! We have the favorites, plus new classes, and a show everyone loves – ‘Alice in Wonderland!’ So, follow the rabbit hole straight down to registration,” said Heath Carroll, director of education, in a news release.
Fall Youth and Adult Education Classes are held from August-November 2025, with varying dates based on program. 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, as well as Florida Chautauqua Theatre (FCT) at 848 Baldwin Ave. in DeFuniak Springs, and at the Lafayette Community Clubhouse in Freeport.
“Give your children a chance to express themselves on stage, in a comfortable environment with other children, without judgment,” said Nathanael Fisher, ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director, in a news release.
“Theatre Arts can help children break out of their shells, improve confidence, and make friendships that last. We are thrilled to be able to continue these programs here at ECTC and surrounding communities,” Fisher said.
To learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, visit emeraldcoasttheatre.org
This information was provided by Taylor Nyenhuis
This article originally appeared on The Destin Log: Emerald Coast Theatre Company opens registration for 2025 fall educational programs
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