Northwest Florida Theatre Festival

Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents the inaugural Northwest Florida Theatre Festival. Come enjoy 35 performances of 20 original theater pieces written, produced and performed by locals.

Friday, May 12   5:30 p.m.
“Narrative Verse with an Attitude”
The Live Bard Is modern poetry too maudlin? Too obscure?  Well, sit down and strap in because these tales in meter and rhyme, recited by the author, bluntly explore human foibles and celebrate bawdy revelry.  

7:30 p.m. “Sit a Spell with Sean of the South”
Sean of the South Sean of the South, Sean Dietrich, shares heartfelt sentiments on life, loss, and the Great American South.

9 p.m. “Melissa and Michelle Make Music”
West 171 Productions Broadway’s Michelle Dowdy and Off-Off Broadway’s Melissa Oropesa are two New York City broads who deliver a night of sassy, funny, and soulful standards in cabaret commemorating their lifelong friendship.

11 p.m. “Awkward”
Choose Your Own Adventure Productions The story of friends, love, rivalry and rolling for attacks.

Saturday, May 13 9 a.m. “Revenge of the Pigs”
30A Learning Academy Theatre Troupe “Revenge of the Pigs” is a comedic spin on the classic tale of the three little pigs.

11 a.m. “The Fisherman and His Wife and other Stories”
St. John Catholic School Theatre Artists Relax and enjoy a comedic retelling of the classic folk tale, “The Magic Fish.” What would you ask for if you knew your wish would be granted?  The fisherman and his wife find out, and they don’t agree on what is important.   

1 p.m. “Made in the USA: A Celebration of American Music” 
ECTC Jr. Thespian Troupe Experience the greatest songs that were Made in the USA. Join ECTC's Jr. Thespian Troupe as we celebrate this remarkable musical asset of ours by honoring our very own music: Dixieland Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, Country and Broadway.  

2:30 p.m. “My Barista! A Musical Starring Redd”
Written by Anne Hunter Starring Helen Redd the singing bartender from Redds Fueling Station, “My Barista!” is a sketch comedy and variety show.  
4 p.m. Youth Village Improv Show Produced by Youth Village
This show is like no other because this fun-filled comedy improv show will star kids performing skits based on your suggestions. They also will play different improv games that are fun and silly.  

5:30 p.m. “Curse of the Pearl”
Aerial Teen Performance Company An inspired artistic musical representation of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies.  

7 p.m. “An Iliad”
9 Muses Theatre One man's retelling of the Trojan war and the clashing of its two greatest warriors, Achilles and Hector. See as one man relives that conflict over and over and illuminates the innate rage of mankind that drives him toward war.  

9 p.m. “Does Linguist Rhyme with English?”
Harrison Baxley While Cathy and Rachel become experts in the art of language, they struggle with its most basic form: communicating with another human.  

10:30 p.m. “Melissa and Michelle Make Music”
West 171 Productions Broadway’s Michelle Dowdy and Off-Off Broadway’s Melissa Oropesa are two New York City broads who deliver a night of sassy, funny and soulful standards in cabaret commemorating their lifelong friendship.  
Sunday, May 14 2 p.m. “My Barista! A Musical Starring Redd”
Written by Anne Hunter Starring Helen Redd the singing bartender from Redds Fueling Station, “My Barista!” is a sketch comedy and variety show.  
3:30 p.m. “Roadkill, New Mexico”
Liz Cain Kooky cantina capers and maybe an alien or zombie thrown in there to spice up the roadkill...  roadkill?  Is it the furry kind or does it walk on two feet?  

5:30 p.m. “Pandora’s Revenge (Pat Cook)” 
Wilboski Productions The story goes, according to legend, that when Pandora's box was opened all sorts of pleasures and evils escaped.  

6:30 p.m. “An Evening of Magic with Matthew Holtzclaw”
Gulf Coast State College Theatre (GCSC) GCSC Theatre presents alumnus, Matthew Holtzclaw, one of NYC’s most in-demand entertainers and magic consultants in an evening of original magic and comedy.  

8 p.m. “The Tiny Warriors”
Presented by Half Full written by Cana Sylvester and Justin Duncan On their last night living together, roommates Morty and Lisa air their dirty laundry.  

9 p.m. “Deliver Us Not! (or Birth, Where Is Thy Sting?)”
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) Players GCSC Players presents a side splitting one-act comedy about happiness, religion, life and death; and other things fetuses probably think about before birth.  

Thursday, May 18 7:30 p.m. “An Evening of Magic with Matthew Holtzclaw”
Gulf Coast State College Theatre (GCSC) GCSC Theatre presents alumnus, Matthew Holtzclaw, one of NYC’s most in-demand entertainers and magic consultants in an evening of original magic and comedy.  

9 p.m. “Ramen Noodles and Champagne”
Franko Laugh your night away as Franko reflects on the pressures of being a fur parent and other stuff.  

Friday, May 19 6:30 p.m. “Curse of the Pearl”
Aerial Teen Performance Company An inspired artistic musical representation of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies.  

8 p.m. “Narrative Verse with an Attitude”
The Live Bard Is modern poetry too maudlin? Too obscure?  Well, sit down and strap in because these tales in meter and rhyme, recited by the author, bluntly explore human foibles and celebrate bawdy revelry.  

10 p.m. “Deliver Us Not! (or Birth, Where Is Thy Sting?)”
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) Players GCSC Players presents a side splitting one-act comedy about happiness, religion, life and death; and other things fetuses probably think about before birth.  

Saturday, May 20 11 a.m. “The Little Mermaid”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company's TYA Program Two actors bring to life the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This Theatre for Young Audience's Show is perfectly designed for the children of our community.  

1 p.m. Youth Village Improv Show Produced by Youth Village
This show is like no other because this fun-filled comedy improv show will star kids performing skits based on your suggestions. They also will play different improv games that are fun and silly.  

3 p.m. “An Iliad”
9 Muses Theatre One man's retelling of the Trojan war and the clashing of its two greatest warriors, Achilles and Hector. See as one man relives that conflict over and over and illuminates the innate rage of mankind that drives him toward war.  

5:30 p.m. “Does Linguist Rhyme with English?”
Harrison Baxley While Cathy and Rachel become experts in the art of language, they struggle with its most basic form: communicating with another human.  

7 p.m. “Sit a Spell with Sean of the South”
Sean of the South Sean of the South, Sean Dietrich, shares heartfelt sentiments on life, loss, and the Great American South.

8:30 p.m. “Awkward”
Choose Your Own Adventure Productions The story of friends, love, rivalry and rolling for attacks.

10 p.m. “The Tiny Warriors”
Presented by Half Full written by Cana Sylvester and Justin Duncan On their last night living together, roommates Morty and Lisa air their dirty laundry.  

11 p.m. “Ramen Noodles and Champagne” 
Franko Laugh your night away as Franko reflects on the pressures of being a fur parent and other stuff.  

Sunday, May 21 2 p.m. “Made in the USA: A Celebration of American Music” 
ECTC Jr. Thespian Troupe Experience the greatest songs that were Made in the USA. Join ECTC's Jr. Thespian Troupe as we celebrate this remarkable musical asset of ours by honoring our very own music: Dixieland Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, Country and Broadway.  

3:30 p.m. “Roadkill, New Mexico”
Liz Cain Kooky cantina capers and maybe an alien or zombie thrown in there to spice up the roadkill...  roadkill?  Is it the furry kind or does it walk on two feet?  

5 p.m. “Sweet Storm” 
Treehouse Productions Like the best country music, “Sweet Storm” benefits from restraint. A love story… blends a fantastical setting with a longing for spiritual rapture.