Main Stage

Apr 10, 2024

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!...

Apr 9, 2024

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...

Sep 29, 2022

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...

Jun 2, 2022

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...

May 26, 2022

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...

May 19, 2022

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...

May 5, 2022

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...

Apr 7, 2022

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...

Jan 7, 2022

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...

Nov 11, 2021

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...