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 2026-2027 season?
Auditions for all companies will be held on: June 20th, 2026!
Audition Info:
This audition is for students who are interested in joining any of our 3 youth performance companies: Tik Toks, Zig Zags or Brio. Students should have level 3 skills in at least one discipline (tumbling, trapeze, silks) and have a strong interest in exploring circus/movement, collaborating and performing.
To audition, please fill out our Youth Performance Company Audition Form and register for our audition using the links below:
What to Expect:
The audition will feel a lot like an Echo class. We will warm up together, play movement games, tumble, do aerial, collaborate and perform. Just get a good night's sleep, eat well, and come prepared for class. Be sure to wear clothing that you feel comfortable in and bring a water bottle. 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.
Want help preparing for auditions? Join our Audition Prep Camp (June 15th-June 18th)!
Can’t make it to our June 20th audition? Any other questions? Email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org!
THE TIK TOKS Ensemble
ECHO THEATEROur 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.
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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!
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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
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
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!
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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?
Contact Us!