The Experts Theater Company

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Your Professional Home for New Play & Musical Development in NYC — From Anywhere in the World

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“Cate’s Mastermind has been a powerful force in keeping me on track with my numerous projects and just generally encouraging me to believe in what I’ve chosen to do – produce, write, and support theater as a professional. 

Her meetings offer insight and advice from colleagues who are pursuing the same goals from different angles. Cate is organized, a smart and caring listener, and is able to sum up my sometimes rambling thoughts in a way that helps me stay accountable to my goals. 

I’m so glad I joined forces with her!”

Gayla Morgan

Off Broadway Producer and Award-Winning Musical Theater Composer/Lyricist

“Cate Cammarata’s Mastermind groups are the perfect blend of support, accountability, sage advice and authentic cheerleading. She leads quietly but with great certainty. I find myself reaching goals and going beyond. 

This group has been invaluable to my progress as a writer and as a creative.”

Delta Donohue

Playwright, Author, Poet and Professional Speaker

“Cate leads her Mastermind group with attentiveness and skill. Her observations are insightful and she asks the right questions, bringing everyone together to share constructive feedback. Each person gains clarity as well as new ideas, goals and ways to tackle problems.  

The evening always ends on an up-note, everyone energized, confident, ready and prepared to take on the world!”

Kari Floren

Playwright, Producer

“Casting and producing a play from Los Angeles was very challenging. Luckily the festival sent us a list of artists in all areas of production who had signed up as wanting to be a part of the festival. I took some serious time doing research on a few different directors and decided on Cate Cammarata, who literally saved my life.

She attended the auditions and has had constant communication with me about the process. With her guidance we were able to cast the play with a group of actors that I am very excited to see on stage telling this story. The rehearsal process thus far has been a lot of work, with myself and the director making sure that the story is solid and that we understand the vision. It’s been great, and I can’t wait to keep going.”

Kristy Thomas

Memories of the Game, SHE NYC Festival

“We have had the great pleasure of working with Cate Cammarata as a dramaturg on our original musical.

Cate is extremely thoughtful and thorough in her process and we were highly impressed and grateful for the amount of time and care she took in evaluating our work. Her astute questions about the script have lead us to a more defined story arc, featuring characters who are now properly fleshed out.  

The experience has made us realize that when you’re so close to the material it is sometimes difficult to see where problems exist. Bringing in an outside voice as insightful and experienced as Cate helped us discover where more chances should be taken and where clarification was needed. We left each session feeling confident and excited to dig further into the script to create the best show possible.”

Caryn Robbins

Book writer for Dear Prospective Student

Cate Cammarata provided insightful, detailed notes on my new, original, modern musical. Her mastery of classical drama enables her to reinforce foundational truths about theatre and story, all the while proffering notes and choices which easily reflect the attitudes of today’s audiences.

Highly recommended! Thank you, Cate!

Cle’
Multi-Hyphenate Playwright and Producer

“Was looking for a safe community of other theatre artists who could offer helpful feedback for my work, who experience live performances on a regular basis, who are committed to advancing their creative abilities and found it with Cate Cammarata’s ETC! Whether it’s writing groups or readings or workshops, ETC has been a great benefit to me as a theatre artist. Grateful to Cate and everyone who’s a part of this community!

Gary Powers
Revolution Stage Company

Palm Springs, California

I’ve found the producing and writing groups extremely valuable.  It is like a community of people helping one another. And Cates insights on musical theatre writing, analyzing different musicals is a highlight.

Eric Sirota

“I met Cate at the start of the pandemic when I joined her group for musical writers.  I was struggling to prioritize my writing and had lost all passion. Cate understands writers and their need for community, support, and opportunities.  I was inspired by her insight and encouragement.  My passion and creativity ignited.  Four years later, I’m well into my fourth full-length script!

Cate has built an incredible theatre community of phenomenal playwrights that range from Page-One Beginners to Prolific Award Winners.  She believes in playwrights and pours out her resources and expertise to get the story on the page and the script on the stage.  I’m honored to be part of this movement to revive theatre through the birth of new works.”

Pam C. Dudley
Playwright & Psychotherapist

Cate is a visionary and dedicated leader who has created a thriving theatre community in a very short period of time. A triple hyphenate (producer-director-dramaturg), she fosters a dynamic, nurturing environment in which writers can write, mount their work, learn and grow. Two of my plays have already had staged readings via Zoom that have advanced my work.

Barbara Kelly

Cate and ETC have really helped my musical get to the best version possible through detailed feedback, live readings and development. Our small group of musical creators meets weekly to provide support and encouragement to help all our musicals get to the next stage of development. Cate makes herself available for discussions or questions which has been very helpful. I am so grateful for the experiences and relationships I’ve been able to forge while a member of ETC. Thank you!

Marty Jagodzinski

Welcome to the Expert's Theater Company, your Artistic Home.

Whether you’re writing your first draft or preparing a showcase for the CreateTheater New Works Festival, ETC gives you:

  • Weekly writers groups
  • Weekly NYC industry webinars
  • An international community of collaborators
  • Access to donor-funded Festival & Cabaret space
  • Discounts on CreateTheater workshops
  • AND step-by-step guidance from an Off-Broadway producer as well as other NYC Theater Industry pros.

ETC is the only membership that gives you a complete pathway from page → stage

What are you waiting for?

ETC Monthly Member Events

‘The Expert Webinars

Every month ETC members are taught by and network with a variety of experts, from the commercial and non-profit worlds and from creatives as well. Stay up to date with current thought, technologies, and insights that can only be shared by those who are making theater right now. Make connections in the NYC theater whether you’re in town or far away.

1st Thursdays at 7pm ET

Get Your Show Onstage

It’s difficult to find stages to produce your work, especially in an ever-changing environment.

Network and learn what  Artistic Directors, Producers, and other Industry people are looking for and what they suggest. In an industry like theater where your net worth = your network, this is invaluable.

2nd Thursdays at 7pm ET

The Songwriting Seminars

In this popular class we break down Broadway songwriting and present issues that musical writers face. We also offer time for members to present songs and scenes in process.

Listen as our musical development pros give expert feedback on your script and songs as you develop your show.

3rd Thursdays at 7pm ET

Producer Office Hours

Producing a show is a learnable skill. Have questions on how to get produced, or how to self-produce? Need a game plan or have a particular issue that you need help with? Come into the “producer’s office” the last Thursday of each month and ask Industry Pros specific questions as they open their doors and share their best practice “secrets.”

4th Thursdays at 7pm ET

And more!

Live Webinars & Workshops

Moderated Writing Groups for both plays and musicals

Developmental Readings (on Zoom)

Networking & Pitching Opportunities

Special developmental opportunities and discounts for ETC members only