Electric Theatre Company

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Phone: 570-558-1515

326 Spruce Street
Second Floor
Scranton
-- 18503
USA
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Target demographics: We aim to provide the region with top quality theatrical productions, actor training, experimental work, international study opportunities. ETC partners with Marywood University in The Portal Projects to extend and enhance the educational experiences of the theatre program, and offers free tickets at special matinees to high school students. ETC also partners with various community organizations in special events, fund raising, and downtown development, and is coproducer with Queens Theatre in the Park in New York City.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 6,000 - 7,000

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Help with organizing parties (a very successful part of audience development) Help with periodic cleanup. Distribute posters.

Geographic areas served: Northeastern Pennsylvania

Board Members and Affiliation: Presidents Emeritus
John Beck and Philip Graff (retired manufacturer)
President
Dr. Patricia Dunleavy, Marywood University
Vice President
William Chamberlin, Jr., retired insurance broker
Treasurer
Dr. Art Comstock, Marywood University
Recording Secretary
Gretchen Eagen, Mercy Hospital
Corresponding Secretary
William Chamberlin, Jr., retired insurance broker

John Beck, Self-Employed Graphicist
Karen Blomain, retired literature professor
Elizabeth Feller, ETC Staff
Sally Weiner Grotta, Free Lance Writer & Photographer
Robert Jaeger, Raymour & Flannigan
James M. Langan, Free Lance Designer and Stage Technician, TV Director
Conor McGuigan, Free Lance Actor

Mission:

Electric Theatre Company is dedicated to the presentation of professional theatre artists in top-quality productions of both new and established work. Believing that live theatre provides a uniquely vital, thought-provoking, and stimulating examination of the human condition — entertainment that is food for the soul — the artistic leadership is also dedicated to introducing the rewards and pleasures of living theatre to as diverse an audience as possible throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. These efforts include providing educational outreach programs, fostering theatrical innovation, and introducing dynamic and original work to our audiences.

Results:

Audience are growing. Classes in Griffin Conservatory are strong, but don't often enroll. Out on a Limb, the theatre lab of Griffin Conservatory, is vital and usually well attended. In Bocca al Lupo, the study abroad opportunity in commedia dell'arte and Italian language, enrolled in 2006 and 2009, and in 2007 and 2008 ETC sent commedia based work to international theatre festivals in Italy. The Portal Projects with Marywood develop and deepen each season. Student matinees are increasingly well attended, and the supporting study guides are excellent.

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julie-ann

03/18/10

The Electric Theatre Company (ETC) has so much to offer the people in NE PA. The vast array of talent they bring in from Broadway to local individuals is absolutely wonderful. ETC offers the people in and around NEPA the opportunity to see many original plays and readings, dance groups and ... more »

ped0314

03/17/10

Electric Theatre Company (ETC) is a gem. Their productions are top notch. ETC has some very creative people in the company and they do everything from commedia to world premieres. They run 7-8 shows per season. Their outreach to the community and in particular to students is commendable. ETC runs... more »

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