What is Elk Point Theatre Project?
Elk Point Theatre Project is an extracurricular club/program for youth in Elk Point, and area, to experience theatre arts. It was created in the 2014/2015 school year. EPTP is open to all school-aged children and teens (aged 6 and up), and it offers a creative place where young people can develop their performing and social skills. The program gives local youth the opportunity to sing, dance, act, and take part in drama games with other students in the program.
Throughout the program, kids rehearse to put together a play to perform for an audience in the Spring. The performance showcases the kids' hard-work through their dancing, singing, and acting. There are also opportunities for kids to work backstage or help with props, costumes, sets, and lighting.
The team behind Elk Point Theatre Project strive to create long-lasting positive memories with the youth involved, and hope to continue bringing theatrical arts to local youth.
Our Production Team
LoAnne Smith
Founder / Producer
LoAnne is the heart and soul behind Elk Point Theatre Project. LoAnne has been a long time local in Elk Point and she wished that there was a drama club in the area for local youth (and her own daughter). LoAnne enjoyed theatre when she was in school, and she felt it was a shame that there wasn't anything available around here for youth. LoAnne puts a lot of hard work into Elk Point Theatre Project.
Stephanie Leaf
Director
Stephanie helped in her first theatre production as a costume assistant as a teenager, and she was hooked! She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Drama and English in 2008 and directed, wrote, and performed in community based theatre for seniors, people with disabilities, and children. After receiving her education degree in 2014, Stephanie has used drama in her elementary classroom, and performed with the Elk Point Community Theatre group.
Kelsey Taylor
Music Director
Mrs. Taylor graduated from Concordia University College with a BA in music and an education degree. She has taught elementary music, jr high band and private lessons. She has also been involved in community theatre as an actress as well as music director, and she sings in a community choir.