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National Playwriting Month Reminds Us of the Joys and Challenges of Creating Original Stories

“There’s a part of you always standing by, mapping out the sky. Finishing a hat, starting on a hat, finishing a hat, Look, I made a hat!...

An Unexpected Topic for a Play

Hi, I'm Carson, and I’ve been working as ETC’s Marketing Assistant for several months now. A big plus that comes with my position, is the...

Fall So Far

Ms. Katie here again! As stated in earlier blog posts, I LOVE doing in-school programming. I love meeting new students and using theatre...

Growing Up with ETC

Hi all! I’m Maya Koenig, a camp counselor and administrative assistant at ETC. I’m also a YoungArts Film Finalist, a U.S. Presidential...

Changing Lives Beyond the Stage

Giving young people the opportunity to engage with the performing arts serves as an investment in both them and in our communities, as...

Favorite Job—EVER!

Helloooooo friends!! For those who don’t know me, my name is Mr. Nigel and I’ve been working with ETC since I moved to the DMV back in...

Why Tell Tall Tales?

At ETC, we've used American Tall Tales for the basis of many programs and classes over the years, including the Tuckahoe Elementary Main...

Carlin Springs and Me

When you ask me my favorite place to teach with ETC, I immediately think of teaching at Carlin Springs Elementary School. For 15 years I...

How ETC Changed My Life (Pt. 1)

Hi all! My name is Max Tankersley and I am an Administrative Assistant and Teaching artist for ETC! I’m a Third Year majoring in Drama...

Meet Amanda

Amanda Whiteman is one of our teaching artists working on the Cardinal Main Stage Residency, "Mythical Mayhem". We asked her to share a...