Emerald Coast Theatre Company: The Amish Project

The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey is a 90-minute docudrama to be performed on the main stage at Emerald Coast Theatre Company January 18-28, 2018. A fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, “The Amish Project” explores the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. Due to mature content, this production is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” centers on the world of a middle-aged New York couple turned topsy-turvy when the husband brings home an exceptionally engaging canine running loose in Central Park. “Sylvia” will be staged Feb. 15 through March 4. It runs 120 minutes and is appropriate for ages 13 and up due to mature situations.

Ticket prices for the docudrama, The Amish Project, are $26 for adult, $22 for senior, $18 student for the musical. 

The Amish Project showtimes: January 18-28 | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm.

Theater patrons are encouraged to come early (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) to browse artwork by local artists showcased in the ECTC Lobby Gallery curated by artist Lori Drew, founder of Lowkylzart. A portion of proceeds from each sale benefits ECTC and its education outreach and scholarship programs.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) launches its fifth season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast with four productions on its professional main stage located at Grand Boulevard.  The 2017-18 season will include a musical comedy, a play, a docudrama and a romantic comedy.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company 2017-18 Professional Main Stage Productions:
"I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change" with music by Jimmy Roberts, book and lyrics by Joe Dipietro opens the season Sept. 14-Oct. 1, 2017
“A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L'Engle, adapted by John Glore Dec. 7-23, 2017
“The Amish Project” by Jessica Dickey, a 90-minute docudrama January 18-28, 2018
A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia,” a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, Feb. 15-March 4, 2018

Tickets for all 2017-18 Main Stage productions are available online at EmeraldCoastTheatre.org.

ECTC’s fifth anniversary season is made possible with the generous support of Isidro Dunbar Modern Interiors, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and St. Joe Community Foundation. Special thanks to ECTC Lodging Partner Howard Hospitality. The ECTC VIP Lounge is courtesy of Isidro Dunbar Modern Interiors. 

To make a tax-deductible donation, become a member, volunteer or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, find them on Facebook, call (850) 684-0323 and visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is located at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, Florida. ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater. ECTC operates year-round with a two-fold mission to provide both educational and professional offerings to the Northwest Florida community. Educational outreach includes after school and home-school programs, touring and staged productions, summer camps, workshops and classes. The professional theater efforts are focused on thought provoking productions, festivals and collaborations as well as acting and improv workshops and classes for adults. emeraldcoasttheatre.org.