Check out the 2026 Youth Scholarship Winners
ECHO Players Performing Arts Scholarship
This year's award recipients:
Brycean Jones
Thistle Williams-Carswell
Rowan Balcarras
Carys Friesen
ECHO Players Beth DeVolder Scholarship
This year's award recipients:
Tatum Parry
Ruby Williams
https://www.echoplayers.ca/scholarships
Her past was a mystery. Her future was an adventure.
ECHO YOUTH THEATRE (EYT)
Anastasia the Musical
(Youth Edition)
May 22 - 24, 2026
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynne Aherns
Inspired by the Twentieth Cenury Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by
Guy Bolton
Local young performers brought to life a magical story of identity, courage, and destiny in “Anastasia”. Congratulations to all cast and crew on a job well done… particularly director Thistle Williams Carswell.
This musical event, and every ECHO Youth Theatre production, was produced, directed, stage managed and cast entirely by youth theatre members with mentorship from our local community!
Join us in supporting local youth talent!
Tickets available below:
Directed by youth, for youth
To get involved check out EYT@echoplayers.ca
SPRING/SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Spring Break-a-leg Musical Theatre Camp
Ages 6-12, no experience necessary
Daily classes in singing, dancing and acting
Congratulations to all the leaders, parents and kiddos for a great camp again this year!
28th Annual Summer Youth Theatre Workshop
Introduces students to the magical world of the theatre.
Ages 8 - 14 will learn what it takes to put on a show through teamwork, improv games, and character development, memorization, acting, voice & movement techniques with performances for friends & family on the final day.
Our experienced and encouraging program leaders support students in developing self confidence & creativity while fostering friendships & fun.
JUMP! Junior Music and Performance
A one week program for ages 6-12.
No experience necessary.
Daily classes in singing, choir,
dancing, acting, and FUN!
Teen Musical Theatre
A three week program for ages 13-19.
Performance Program:
Singing, Acting, Dancing
Technical Program:
Lighting, Sound, Scenic Painting, Props
Costuming: How to design, source & create the right look for a show
$425
July 27th - August 16th, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays
INTO THE WOODS JR - PERFORMANCES:
Be careful what you wish for! Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale came to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods Jr features all of your favourite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his Beanstalk) and the Witch – in this rich retelling of Brothers Grimm fables.
Congratulations to the cast and crew for a fantastic run!
Get notified about camps!
2026 “Into the Woods” presented by Teen Musical Theatre was a tremendous hit.
Ethan Leidl (Dimitri) and Carys Friesen (Anastasia) 2026 “Anastasia”
2025 Teen Musical Theatre’s production of Footloose was a tremendous success, thanks to this talented group of people.
Summer Youth Theatre Workshop: 2025 The Best Little Theatre In Town … Great job everyone!
Workshops
Please watch this space for notices about upcoming theatrical workshops and educational opportunities.