REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

New to ECT! An opportunity for incoming 5th and 6th graders to experience theatre the ECT way. 
Elmhurst Children's Theatre is thrilled to announce FIVE programming options for the summer of 2022!
  • ECT's summer production of Peter Pan, Jr.
  • Jungle Book Kids, a new summer show opportunity for young actors new to theatre

ECT is excited to announce a new summer show opportunity for young actors to experience theatre the ECT way!

Rising 5th graders and 6th graders will experience auditions and rehearsals, work with a director and music director, and wrap up with a lower-pressure, private performance for family. This scaled-down experience has a less intense time commitment while providing an introduction to help learn skills needed to audition for full ECT productions in the future. 

The shorter "Kids" version of musicals expose young actors to the ins and outs of what it takes to be a part of a production. Actors receive scripts and musical scores; learn lines, music, choreography and blocking; and receive input from directors. ECT summer productions have limited props, costumes and sets, allowing the actors to focus on their roles in the production. All participants will receive show t-shirts and keepsake programs. 

Registration:
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.

Cast size is limited. All those registered prior to reaching our cast maximum size will have a role on the cast. Fees will be announced soon. 

Cast:
Rising 5th and 6th graders who live in Elmhurst or go to Elmhurst schools 
* Rising 6th graders may choose Jungle Book Kids or Peter Pan, Jr. but may not participate in both shows. 

Rehearsals:
4:30 to 5:30 pm in Elmhurst

Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23
 Yorkfield Presbyterian Church , 1099 S York

Tuesday, June 28
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 123 E St Charles Rd

Wednesday and Thursday, June 30
Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S York

Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7
First Congregational Church, 235 S Kenilworth Ave

Tuesday, July 12
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 123 E St Charles Rd

** Cast members may only miss one rehearsal **
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Tech Rehearsal:
Call time 4:30 pm; ending time TBA
Wednesday, July 13
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 123 E St Charles Rd
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** Cast members may not miss tech rehearsal. Attendance is mandatory. **

Performance:
Thursday, July 14; call time 4:30 pm; show 5 pm
​Redeemer Lutheran Church, 123 E St Charles Rd

This production wraps up with private performance for families. Performance will not be open to the public. 
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** Cast members may not miss performances. Attendance is mandatory. **

Directors:
Ed O'Connor, Director
Lisa Griffith, Music Director
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​Contact doconnor@elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com with questions. 
 
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