From ECTC to NYC

Lily’s journey with Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a reminder of the impact arts education can have on a child’s life.

Lily’s first taste of theater came at just 6 years old, when she auditioned for ECTC’s professional production of The Sound of Music and was cast as Gretl. One show was all it took—she was officially “bitten by the theater bug!”

Since then, Lily has continued taking voice lessons, dance classes and has performed in many of ECTC’s youth productions. Most recently, you may have seen her as Molly in ECTC’s professional production of Annie.

And Lily hasn’t slowed down! She has now signed with a major talent agency and was recently cast in a production that will take her to NYC to begin an international tour later this year.

These incredible opportunities are a testament to the training and support Lily has received through ECTC’s education program. She discovered her passion for theater right here in our own backyard at Emerald Coast Theatre Company—and she is proof that these kids can go as far as they want to go!

We are beyond grateful to ECTC for believing in Lily, nurturing her talent, and helping her dream BIG.

ECTC teaching artists and staff with Lily, before she heads off to New York City.