Camilla Ross has brought her very impressive talents to share live theater with us in Sedona AZ! I have seen nearly all her productions during the last few years, and I am constantly amazed and delighted with her choices of plays and the quality of the actors. It is a tremendous blessing to live in the magical red rocks of Sedona, and Camilla Ross (through Emerson Theater Collaborative) makes it doubly so! Thank you for ALL your efforts in bringing the Arts to our lovely little town!!!
I've been a Sedona resident since 1997 and over the years have watched live performances on many skill levels, from living rooms to empty stores, to charming outdoor settings. Camilla Ross has brought an exceptional level of professionalism to the local theater community. She is creative and daring in her choices and produces works outside the standard classics. Her efforts and I dare say intentions to convey social awareness through art are much appreciated. I'm a perfume artist and writer, the author of the recently published memoir: Sweet Fruits, a Slow-Blooming Love Story. My university degrees are in ballet ( I am trained in the performing arts) with a liberal arts BUS with emphasis on the semiotics of Womens Literature.
I met Camilla Ross at an Art exhibit in the space where the Emerson Theatre Collaborative is in residence. After discovering our mutual history as actors and artists, Camilla invited me to host a few events! Having worked with Camilla and the Emerson Theatre Collaborative, I am truly a supporter and fan.
In a town where the Arts are underrepresented and cultural diversity exists even less so, The Emerson Theatre Collaborative is a regular source of community inspiration and presents an evolved roster of events which offer a more inclusive look at America and beyond. Long live the Emerson Theatre Collaborative!!!!!
Quinton Jenkins - Agnew
@djnathanquinn
I've been an active community member in Sedona since 1999 as a mother, entrepreneur, performer, event planner and audience member to hundreds of various events. Emerson Theater Collaborative is one of the finest groups to grace Sedona in years and I'm so proud of all the great work I've witnessed and also what I've been privileged to be a part of. Camilla Ross is a gem in our community bringing quality and professional productions that inspire, mesmerize, entertain and educate in ways our town has been thirsty for. The contribution ETC has made to our beautiful Sedona is priceless and deeply appreciated by all who are fortunate enough to experience it!
I have had the absolute pleasure to work with the Emerson Theater Collaborative Inc, and they are not only a terrific groups of Creatives, but they bring to life stories that need to be seen. They are very professional and truly remarkable individuals that need to celebrated
I am always amazed at the quality of each production that is brought to life in ETCs live shows. The casting of actors from around the globe adds to the constant exceptionalism of every show.
Working with Camilla Ross and the Emerson Theatre Company is the textbook definition of collaborative. She has a passion for theatre and its ability to uplift us all while profoundly opening our eyes to what we have been unable to see previously. This company is dedicated to their mission and provides the best possible experience, all while striving to g beyond. I can' t recommend them strongly enough.
A wonderful cultural selection for all ages! We are so privileged to have this professional theater in our community. The programs and performances that are offered are exceptional — entering the space is like going to an off-Broadway show. The enthusiasm and warmth just welcomes one in to want more.
I’ve worked with ETC in one show so far (The Raging Skillet) and it was phenomenal to be a part of that experience! ETC is committed to high quality performances and sharing engaging stories that send powerful messages that resonate. I can’t wait to continue on this journey with ETC!
We had our Sedona Referral Club Christmas party at the Theater and the food & entertainment were both awesome. The Christmas program was so funny, my stomach started aching from laughing so much. My husband enjoyed it too.
Gina H
Emerson Theater Collaborative is a true Community Resource. I’ve been involved with other theater groups that seem to be more interested in what they want to do instead of what the community is asking for. Whether it is art, theater, food, wine tasting, talks on suicide prevention or Salsa lessons, anyone in the community can come in and do their thing.
I was in the space once, when a woman came in with her hand drum and started wailing away on it. Next thing you know, a drumming workshop was being set up for her.
This non-profit for performing artists is top notch, as are the people who manage it.
Working on stage and back stage with Emerson Theatre Collaborative is always a most rewarding experience. All the productions, cast and crew are creative, talented and entertaining. And the audiences love them!
There is such a wide spectrum of offerings, appealing to a diversity of preferences. You are bound to find something that appeals to you in each season.
The hospitable venue is kept buzzing by the energetic Director/Producer Camilla Ross and her team. So proud to be affiliated with this company.
So far, I have attended two very different and both exceptional performances by the talented and creative team of Emerson Theater Collaborative. The venue is intimate and comfortable. I look forward to more! Be sure to check it out. You will glad you did.
Emerson Theater Collaborative and the Sedona Arts Academy bring consistent, high quality production to our community with timely, relevant, and heartfelt purpose. We are so lucky.
Emerson Theater Collaborative, aka ETC continues to provide provocative live theater opening the pages to tough social issues that must be discussed. It seems that every performance outshines the previous one. But not all shows tackle social issues. Their most recent production “Every Christmas Story Ever Told….and then some” was just plan hilarious with great Christmas spirit!
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I had the pleasure of teaching music to the youth of a summer theatre program in the Sedona area this year. It was my first time working with ETC and it was awesome. It was a heart-warming experience to work with the kids! They brought so much joy, smiles, and laughter to the group. It was an honor to work with them, watch them grow and flourish as young actors and singers! Camilla is a wonderful producer and really cares about the overall experience of everyone involved. ETC is well-organized, detail oriented, caring, supportive and professional. They really care about people and the community!
I've had the pleasure of working with ETC twice in the past year, once as an actor and once as a director. The thing that I enjoy the most about what this company does is its social conscience. The plays that ETC puts on deal with important issues (race, poverty, mental health, and more) and puts a human face on a number of underrepresented populations. As an artist and educator, I truly value the way ETC carries out its mission.
As a director for this past summer's children's theatre camp, I was thrilled to see that ETC had laid out a rigorous and multifaceted learning experience for the children, and the growth that I witnessed during the four weeks of camp was astounding. Not only did the girls learn important life skills, but I grew as an educator and artist myself.
I have had the pleasure of working with this group for the past two years. Their integrity is very valued and they certainly support our local children in education and teaching of the arts and they are committed to supporting the community. Below are just a few of the live theater they have put on...
I was cast as an actress in the production of The Mountaintop in Sedona, AZ. The experience was indescribable. I had the opportunity to travel and experience a new city while also sharing my artwork with the locals. The response was astounding and reminded me of the true impact that story-telling has on a community. I am forever grateful to Emerson Theater Collaborative for helping me grow as an artist.
As a graphic designer, I collaborated with Camilla Ross and the Emerson Theater Collaborative on several pieces that were done in a timely and concise manner. Their topics, plays and collaborations are creative and relevant.
MargoBdesignLLC
Sedona, AZ
I have had the opportunity to work with Camilla Ross on a project. What she does for the community and the kids is amazing. She is hard-working and cares deeply about the Arts. Too many kids are missing the opportunity to know theater because the Arts are being removed from the schools. Here is one person making a HUGE impact on community, kids and theater.
I am an award winning writer who has worked in theater, television and film with my primary focus being youth and families. Having moved from Los Angeles to a small town - Sedona, Arizona - many years ago, I have seen many theaters come and go here. They have been big on ideas and, unfortunately, short on skill and follow through. But now we have The Emerson Theater Collaborative, a thoroughly professional organization that knows how to serve our community. I've been nothing but impressed and look forward to more creative collaboration with Camilla Ross.
I have attended productions of Emerson Theatre Collaborative Inc. I am so impressed with the acting and the subject matter. I was thrilled to learn of the reading of the work of Zora Neale Hurston. The area can benefit from this artistic work. Camilla and her group is doing a wonderful job and I support their fully and would like to see ETC grow. Lottie B. Scott
Camilla Ross, President of Emerson Theater Collaborative, invited me to bring my one-woman multimedia production, "Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit," to Mystic, Connecticut in September 2012. My play was embraced by the professionalism of ETC. Their lighting of my show along with set suggestions, greatly improved my show. What meant the most was the sincere encouragement given me as a late blooming artist from Emerson College.
I played the role of "Ginny" in the phenomenal play by Jeffrey Sweet, "Court Martial at Fort Devens," produced and directed by the Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) in the Spring of 2012. I got the chance to meet and perform for the playwright, Jeffrey Sweet, and it was all because of ETC!!! That was my first experience meeting and performing for a playwright. Throughout the production, I felt at home with ETC and was embraced as family. In fact, ETC is a family! All the elements that make up theatre is carefully crafted by ETC members from the set (designed and constructed by ETC) to the costume and lighting. ETC is composed of a group of dedicated professionals who give themselves to the task of putting together thought-provoking and meaningful plays that touch the soul. "Court Martial at Fort Devens" was one of these plays. It was a pleasure working with the Emerson Theater Collaborative!!!!
I had an amazing time working with ETC. They are a wonderful organization and a pleasure to work with. I learned so much about myself and grew as an Artist as well as fellowshipped with other amazing people. They are very professional as well as organized and they treat you as family. My experience was a wonderful one that I will forever cherish.
ETC is a stella organization. It has grown over the past few years into a driving force in the local theater community. ETC not only produces cutting edge shows but encourages actors to develop their love and passion for acting. I am proud to serve on this board.
I think the work ETC is doing is courageous, thoughtful and creative. They have the best after show talkbacks and discussions. They really make an effort to move their audience and to encourage and inspire a conversation about what took place on the stage, and what the audience feels about it. They do socially relevant plays that make a statement about the society we live in, and go to the trouble of making sure they have an impact on their audiences. They employ wonderful talent and provide opportunities for creative professionals to express themselves. They give emerging talent a chance to see their work and further develop as artists. This is an organization that is really worth supporting, they make the community they live in and the world a much better place by making a very big effort. I wish there were more theatre companies like them. Keep up the good work ETC!
Working on a shoe-string budget and effectively mobilizing their volunteer base, Emerson Theater Collaborative has managed to pull off a myriad of daunting production challenges including many world premieres. Added bonus, their work helps raise funds and awareness about partnering organizations. ETC's commitment to serving youth is impressive, too. A great theater to support!
Emerson Theater Collaborative is a growing theatre company with a strong focus on outreach to the surrounding community. Their productions are excellent & always have a focus that inspires conversation and change. I would recommend anyone to keep an eye on their upcoming productions!!!! --Steve Sherman, NYC