YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANIES & AUDITIONS

Echo Theater Company has provided pre-professional training and performance opportunities in aerial arts, acrobatics, and ensemble physical theater to youth for over 20 years. We currently support three youth performance companies:

Interested in joining Tik Toks, Zig Zags, or Brio for the 2025-2026 season? Fill out THIS FORM.

Audition Info:

Please fill out the Youth Performance Company Audition Form. Coaches for all programs will be present to discuss which program will be the best fit and make recommendations. This year, there are 16 TikTok, 16 Zig Zags, and 12 Brio company members.

Auditions will be held:

  • Saturday, June 21, Brio audition 2 - 4 pm at Echo West

  • Sunday, June 22, TT/ZZ audition 5 - 7 pm at Echo Theater

THE TIK TOKS Ensemble

Our entry-level youth performance ensemble (ages 9 – 14). Tik Toks build aerial and acrobatic skills, and explore the art of collaborative physical theater. Tik Toks learn to integrate the group’s various skills into a full-scale physical theater production, including costumes, props, script, music, and more. Tik Toks perform at local functions whenever possible and present their own original work in the Echo Theater.

ECHO THEATER

Tik Toks: Performance Ensemble Ages 9-14: Focus on collaboration, trapeze, partner acrobatics, tumbling, aerial silks, physical theater, and performance skills. The Tik Tok’s create and perform a full-length ensemble show in the Spring. Rehearsals at Echo Theater.

  • Time Commitment (2024-2025): Sept.-June: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:20 - 6:10 pm + additional mandatory rehearsals and performance dates in the Spring 

  • Level Requirements: Generally, students Level 3+ in Trapeze, Tumbling, Silks. We also look for collaboration skills and interest in physical theater, and performance. View Youth Level Criteria.

  • Cost (2024 - 2025): 

    • $325/month, plus deposit (financial aid and payment plans available)

Additional perks: free open gym, discounts on additional classes, photos, video, TikTok Hoodie

THE ZIG ZAGS Ensemble

Our pre-professional teen performance ensemble (ages 13 – 18). This program is a 9 month immersion in the world of professional ensemble physical theater performance, from physical training to choreography, stage-craft, script-writing, costuming, sound design, and more. Zig Zags perform at local functions throughout the year and present their own original work in the Echo Theater. Zig Zag alumni have gone on to careers in circus arts, dance, theater, micro-biology, international law, and much more!

ECHO THEATER

Zig Zags: Performance Ensemble Ages 13-18: The mission is similar to Tik Tok's, but at a higher level of experience, technique, and focus. Zig Zags perform throughout the year and create a full-length ensemble show in May. Rehearsals at Echo Theater

  • Time Commitment (2024-2025): Sept.-June: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:40-7:40 pm + additional mandatory rehearsals and performance dates in the Spring

  • Level Requirements: Generally, students Level 4+ in Trapeze, Tumbling, Silks. Strong collaboration skills and interest in physical theater and performance. View Youth Level Criteria.

  • Cost (2024-2025): 

    • $ 350/month, plus deposit (financial aid and payment plans available)

Additional perks: free open gym, discounts on additional classes, photos, video, Zig Zag Hoodie

BRIO YOUTH TRAINING Co.

Our Echo West-based 9-month program is designed for students ages 9-18 to pursue the joy of circus with greater intensity. Brio company members have the opportunity to work with high-level instructors to progressively build skills, creativity, and professionalism within a program that is growth-oriented and fun! The program structure includes three levels of training intensity to allow for individual goals and needs. Brio members enjoy creating solo acts as well as a full ensemble show each year! 

ECHO WEST

Brio: Youth Training Company: Brio is Echo's Youth and Teen training company. They focus on individual skill building, solo/duo act creation, and performance technique. This includes Dance, Tumbling, Partner Acro, Aerial, and Physical Theater. Brio performs a solo showcase in February and a full-length show in the Spring. Rehearsals at Echo West

  • Time Commitment (2024-2025): Sept.-June: Group Rehearsal Tuesdays & Saturdays- Additional classes added to support individual needs & goals according to enrollment level (Basic, Core, Intensive)

  • Level Requirements:  Generally, students Level 3+ in Trapeze, Tumbling, Silks. View Youth Level Criteria.

  • Cost (2024-2025):

    • Basic: $475/ month, plus deposit- Tue & Sat Group Rehearsals + 1 Aerial Class + 1 Ground Class

    • Core: $640/ month, plus deposit  -  Tue & Sat Group Rehearsals + 1 Aerial Class + 1 Ground Class + 1 Flexibility Class + 1 Extra Elective Class

Intensive: $850/ month, plus deposit   -   Tue & Sat Group Rehearsals + 1 Aerial Class + 1 Ground Class + 1 Flexibility + 2 Extra Elective Classes + 2 Private Lessons / Month

Interested in auditions or have more questions?
Fill out THIS FORM