Teen Company is a focused training program for students to pursue advanced theatre education and mentorship. This program provides personalized, hands-on, collaborative learning. Lessons are production/product-based in an inclusive, active environment. Training received in this program will be advantageous for college prep and future professional theatre endeavors. Students will receive diverse, upper-level training in the art of theatre, perform in multiple productions throughout the season, and build audition repertoires/tech portfolios to be used toward collegiate theatre program auditions and scholarships while building professional theatre resume credits.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Any student in grades 9th - 12th, regardless of which school they attend, who is passionate about theatre and fine arts, and has a desire to continue their theatre education to advanced levels and elevate their performance in the craft.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR MY CHILD?

• Advanced Training in Performance & Technical Theater

• One-on-One Audition / Acting Coaching w/ Mr Heath

• Additional Acting Coaching and Vocal/Dance Support for FTC Auditions

• Guidance / Mentorship / Masterclasses with ECTC Professional Staff & Guest Artists

• Individualized Focused Paths of Interests–Performance or Technical Theatre 

• Ensemble Team-Building, Public Speaking / Communication,  and Leadership Skills

• Community Outreach Ambassadors for ECTC EDU Department. 

• Building Audition Repertoire / Tech Portfolio for College/Professional Theatre Prep. Professional resume building opportunities. 

• Florida Theatre Conference Performance / Competition–The opportunity to build connections and immerse themselves in the culture / community of theatre students from the entire state of Florida

• Florida Theatre Conference Workshops, Masterclasses, Options for Upperclassmen to Audition for College Theatre Programs / Scholarships

• Opportunities for Volunteer / Community Service Hours toward College Scholarship

• Connection, Comradery, and Community of diligent, like-minded students who share their passion for the fine arts

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS?

Commitment

• Team Mentality, Primary dedication and focus to the Company, its members, events, productions, and Teen Co Rehearsal Schedule

Participation

• State Conference, One-Act Production, Showcases, Outreach Events 

Attendance

• Attendance is imperative for this Company. Minimal conflicts and regular attendance are mandatory; A season schedule will be given at the start of the course. All scheduling conflicts must be stated/communicated in advance of Teen Co Events.

Communication

• Email Updates, Parent Meetings, Mobile Group Apps for Conference Travel

WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL COSTS BEYOND THE TUITION FEE?*

Yes. Additional costs to be considered include accommodations, meal and travel expenses for any educational trips, as well as,  performance fees and guest entry fees for parents/family to attend the competition as audience members.

WHO, WHEN, AND WHERE?

ECTC Director of Education Mr Heath (MC) Carroll will be your Company Director / Leader. Rehearsals will begin with a mandatory week-long Summer Intensive - August 4th-8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, followed by weekly rehearsals on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm beginning on August 16th at ECTC, 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200. 

For more information, please email: heath@emeraldcoasttheatre.org.