Blog Posts
Train your students for Zoom Rehearsal
In response to COVID-19, Epic continues to rehearse our after-school REMIX theatre program online, on the Zoom Pro platform (so that we can have more than the free 40 minutes), working with as many as 25 teen actors at a time. After a few tries, we developed this intro protocol, […]
COVID-19 Response
Dear Friends of Epic, What is Epic Theatre Ensemble doing, in this state of quarantine, to continue to reach the young people we’re committed to serving and empower their joy, curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and courage? You, as a friend of Epic, are a trusted ally in our mission to level […]
Remix
Remember Me: Hamlet Remix Something’s rotten in The Elsinore Projects… Hamlet returns from college for his father’s funeral only to find the world turned upside down. His uncle proposes to his mother. His girlfriend Ophelia is forced to break up with him. And his father’s ghost appears to him – […]
Epic Duets
“Epic Duets” is a one-night-only evening to celebrate and support Epic’s education programs. It’s a unique opportunity to experience first-hand Epic’s impact in empowering youth voice through theatrical creation and songwriting, be inspired by our students college success stories, and be thrilled by performances of some of the most beloved […]
New Play Festival
Susan Kelechi Watson presents The EPIC NEXT New Play Festival 2019 Featuring 2 epic new plays written by current Epic Next students mentored by professional playwrights directed and acted by Epic alums ENCORE PERFORMANCE ADDED! SOLD OUT! Monday, June 24th at 7:00pm Theatre Row, Theatre Five 410 West 42nd Street, […]
Epic YTF 2019
March 4 – March 23 at Theatre Row Epic Theatre Ensemble is proud to announce the 2019 edition of its three-week Youth Theatre Festival: Epic YTF. Epic YTF is a celebration of a diverse and inclusive community, fighting for social justice and equality. The festival showcases original performances by students […]
Arts + Civic Dialogue
The arts provide a focal point for dialogue, spark individuals to action, and reduce barriers to participation.
Alumni Spotlight: Taysha Canales
Meet Taysha Canales After graduating from Arcadia University, Taysha made the decision to stay in Philadelphia to start her career as an actor and teaching artist. In 2018, Taysha was awarded the 2018 F. Otto Haas Award for Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist. How and when did you first meet Epic? I met Epic in […]
An Epic day
By Melissa Friedman Dear Epic Friend, I cannot believe that we’ve just begun our 18th season! It’s been quite the Epic journey and I’m so grateful to you for helping us make an impact on our audiences, students, schools, partners and communities over these 17 years. As Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, […]
#GivingTuesday, November 27th
We have some exciting news! In honor of #GivingTuesday, November 27th, Facebook is partnering with PayPal to match donations a total of up to $7 million to U.S. nonprofits on Facebook. How can you help? As a friend of Epic, we need your help. Create a Facebook fundraiser and share it with your […]