ECT Announces our 2024-25 Season!
Fall Musical
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Performances October 25-27 Blackhawk Middle School, Bensenville Director Helen Knudsen Musical Director Gordon Burkhart Choreographer Nina Davalos Show Synopsis This musical comedy parodies nostalgic 1920s American musicals and all their glorious gags and gimmicks. A lonely man shares with the audience his favorite record - the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the show comes to life in his apartment. With two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and a drowsy chaperone, this wedding day musical is so ridiculous that even our host for the evening, Man in Chair, has trouble justifying why he loves the show! Online Registration for Audition is now closed. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact our Production Coordinators at [email protected] for availability. |
2024 Fall Class
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Mesmerized by everything on the stage? Join others who feel the exact same way in our fall class, “Musical Theater Magic.” In this six-week session, students will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills with enchanting numbers from some of the most beloved Broadway shows. The class will culminate in a special presentation for family and friends on the last night of class. Pure magic!
Thursdays September 5-October 10 (9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10) Time:6:15-7:45 Location: ECT Headquarters Ages: Grades 2-6 Instructors: Anna and Andrew Breitbarth Cost: $225 |
ECT Improv
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Unintentionally Hilarious is back for a 17th season under the direction of the amazing Tim Soszko!
Audition Date - November 12th Auditions are open to Elmhurst 6th-8th graders Rehearsals - MTW weeks of Nov 12, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, Jan 6, Jan 13 (M only) Performance - Tuesday, January 14th Registration and audition details will be made available in late October. Join our mailing list so you don't miss out on information! |
Spring Musical
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Once Upon A Mattress
Performances April 25-27 Blackhawk Middle School, Bensenville Director Tim Soszko Musical Director Lisa Griffith Choreographer Ella Walker A hilarious musical comedy based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" Show Synopsis Prince Dauntless is a mama's boy who can't get married until he finds a true princess. His mother, Queen Aggravain, is a control freak who tests every princess with a pea under 20 mattresses, but makes sure they all fail. Sir Harry and Lady Larken are desperate to marry, so Sir Harry brings back Princess Winnifred, a swampy gal who charms Dauntless. The queen tries to get rid of Winnifred with the pea test, but Winnifred says she felt it and had a terrible night. Will Dauntless stand up to his mother and marry Winnifred? Will the rest of the court get their happy endings? Audition Dates - January 27-29 Auditions are open to Elmhurst 5th-8th graders Rehearsals - MTW weeks of Feb 17 (Tues/Wed), Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24, Apr 7, Apr 14 |
Summer Show and Programming
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To Be Announced Performances June 26-28 Timothy Christian Auditorium, Elmhurst Stay tuned for more information on our Summer Musical, directed by ECT veteran, Kelly Bricker (Peter Pan, Legally Blonde Jr, Disney's The Little Mermaid) And don't forget our great Spring class and Summer camp programming coming in January! |
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