Bay Area Educational Theater Company Programs

Bay Area Educational Theater Company Programs are offered by Bay Area eTc, an educational, family-oriented, non-profit organization that creates theatrical productions and provides comprehensive theater training in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. The programs focus on theater arts and theatrical productions and are run under the guidance of an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Summer Camp registration opens March 18 at 9am, with registration for non-San Mateo residents opening March 20 at 9am.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp registration opens March 18 at 9am; registration for non-San Mateo residents opens March 20 at 9am

Bay Area eTc was founded in 1996 as an educational, family-oriented, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering self-esteem, individuality, and teamwork while creating quality theatrical productions. The organization’s mission is to work with children and adults to develop talents and provide learning experiences in theater production, with the goal of educating, inspiring, and creating community through high quality and affordable theatrical productions. Bay Area eTc states that it believes the arts are central to learning and that it strives for professionalism and outstanding artistry, to foster creativity and independent thinking, and to help each participant find their creative voice. The organization reports that it treats everyone with equal respect, courtesy, and care, requires participants to be courteous and respectful, and strives to support and nurture staff and volunteers throughout all aspects of the organization.

The all-volunteer Board of Directors includes Scott Urman (President), Dina La Bove (Treasurer), Kim McIntire (Secretary), and Directors Theresa Budig, Caren Cioffi-Weinshel, Jeanne Hoffman, Amye Hollandsworth, Keith Koch, Robert Mullen, and Derick Punzalan. Director Emeritus members are listed as Lori Adams, Jean Amabile, Frank Huybrechts, Debbie Meade, and Lorna Smith, with Kate Bartolomei listed as a Lifetime Member. Advisors include Letty Bombach, Sally Cristgau, Patty Grewell, Ria Lodick, Michelle Oberes-Padre, and Teen Advisor Bekah Garlikov.

Bay Area eTc states that it strives to represent the cultural diversity of its extended community and to make its programs available to all. It also states that it contributes to the community by reinforcing the values of responsibility, commitment, integrity, and respect, and that it strives to bring the magic of theater to as many people as possible in order to expand and unite the community. One parent testimonial describes Bay Area eTc as having been “a rock for my family for years,” noting that their child learned stage skills and confidence, that the summer camp is “wonderful and a great value,” and that both the parent and child continue to volunteer with the organization.

Last updated March 20, 2026.