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ETC was founded in 2000 by Narcissa Vanderlip and Parmer Fuller, who were determined to create a quality musical theatre program based on Los Angeles' Westside. Working with talented and dedicated young performers directed by theatre professionals, ETC has presented classic and lesser known American musicals, Shakespeare in spectacular outdoor settings, and original musical theatre. ETC casts have ranged from age 7 through adults. ETC's finely tuned and stylish productions surprise and delight audiences from 5 to 105.
ETC has been growing up along with its young casts, and presented its first professional workshop production of Mirabel - The Best Education in the World in 2006 at the Miles Playhouse in Santa Monica. In 2010, ETC presented a new reading of Mirabel, and an O!-Ovation recommended production of Barry Keating's Starmites, an intergalactic, comic-book innerspace musical extravaganza directed by Steve Edlund and produced by Caitie Hannon.
In 2007, ETC forged a new partnership with Boom Kat Dance Theatre. Boom Kat is a group of young artists striving to explore the boundaries of movement and communicate story through dance. For more information, see the Programs page and scroll to the section on "Dance Theatre."
ETC Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, entertaining, inspiring, and creating community through music, theatre, and dance.
The goals of ETC are:
- to train young performers in musical theatre skills;
- to provide opportunities for talented and passionate theatre artists to engage in ensemble story-telling;
- to present productions infused with humor, beauty, and poetry, using a fresh approach, a wealth of imagination, and an economy of means;
- to entertain, energize, and educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds; and
- to contribute to the excellence and vitality of theatre in Los Angeles.
ETC stands for Ensemble Theatre Company... Everything That's Creative... Educating The Children... Entertaining The Community... Exploring The Classics... Expression-Technique-Craft... Energy-Talent-Creativity... Emotion-Tenderness-Courage... Effort-Time-Cooperation... Economy-Trust-Concern... Enthusiasm-Tools-Connection... Excellence-Training-Confidence... Engaging-Thoughtful-Captivating... Ensemble-Troupe-Cast... Experience The Charm... and to quote The King and I: ETC, ETC, ETC...
Most importantly, ETC stands for Ensemble Theatre Company. We are committed to creating musical productions that take into account the unique talents of each member of the ensemble. ETC-Every Talent Counts.
Click here to view our history.
E-mail us at info@etctheatre.org with your postal address and email to be added to our mailing and email list.
Please specify if you are interested in:
- Performances
- Auditions
- Youth training
- Participating in a Community Tour
- Hosting a Community Tour at your site
- ETC special events
E-mail: info@etctheatre.org
Executive Director & Co-Founder: Narcissa Vanderlip
Musical Director & Co-Founder: Dr. Parmer Fuller
Associate Manager: Rachel Saltzman
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