What Teatro ECAS does

Teatro ECAS (legal name: Educational Center of Arts and Sciences, E.C.A.S.; EIN 05-0503197) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theater and performing arts organization founded in 1997 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the only Latino repertory theater in New England, producing approximately six theatrical productions per year across 60+ performances at its 88-seat venue on Valley Street. Productions are performed in Spanish with English supertitles and span classic Latin American works (including pieces from the Generation of '27) and contemporary Hispanic plays, directed primarily by Executive Director Francis Parra. The organization has also presented works in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Cuba.

Its core product portfolio includes live theatrical productions, three tiers of season subscriptions (Amigo, Compinche, Amigazo), educational programs (student matinees, school residencies, summer camps for ages 7-12, and the Manny Perez acting intensive), no-expiration gift cards, and venue rental for external productions and corporate events. Bilingual study guides support teacher adoption in K-12 schools. The organization employs 1-10 staff, is governed by a Board of Directors, and operates from a single Providence venue with a Tuesday-Friday box office window. There is no proprietary technology platform; however, in October 2025, Teatro ECAS entered a strategic partnership with Rhode Island College to provide its actors for an AI-powered social work simulation designed to train Spanish-speaking clinicians, with the simulation intended to scale to other institutions.

Teatro ECAS generates revenue through a hybrid nonprofit model combining individual ticket sales via the OvationTix platform, recurring season subscriptions, tax-deductible donations, professional services fees for educational programs and venue rental, and transaction-based gift card sales. Customer segments span LatinX families, K-12 students and educators, individual theater patrons, corporate event renters, and institutional donors. Marketing is primarily community-driven through email newsletters, social media, local press, and school outreach. The organization received a $17,175 grant from The Champlin Foundation in 2020 and its Executive Director was recognized with the 2026 RI Pell Award for outstanding contribution to Rhode Island arts and culture.

Name

Teatro ECAS

Legal name

Educational Center of Arts and Sciences (E.C.A.S.)

Website

https://teatroecas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teatro ECAS is a Providence-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the only Latino repertory theater in New England, producing Spanish-language theatrical productions, educational programs, and community arts experiences for LatinX families and K-12 students across southeastern New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Latino theater productions
• Performing arts education
• Spanish-language theater
• Theater venue rental
• Arts nonprofit programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Individual performance tickets sold through OvationTix platform with pricing varying by production and date. Discounts available for opening Thursday performances.
2. Season Subscriptions: Three-tier membership program (Amigo, Compinche, Amigazo) offering progressive benefits including discounts on additional purchases, complimentary tickets, priority seating, and sponsorship recognition.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from supporters supporting productions and educational programs. Accepts online donations, bank transfers, cash, checks, and card payments at events. EIN 05-0503197 confirms 501c3 status.
4. Venue Rental: The 88-seat theatre and reception area available for rent for productions, receptions, and corporate meetings, generating rental income for the organization.
5. Educational Programs: Revenue from workshops including Manny Perez acting intensive, summer camps for children ages 7-12, and school residencies. Programs run during school year and summer.
6. Gift Cards: No-expiration gift certificates sold in any amount, supporting the theater while providing flexible gifting options for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teatro ECAS produces and performs Spanish-language theatrical productions at its 88-seat theater in Providence, Rhode Island, presenting classic and contemporary Latin American and Hispanic works. The organization also delivers bilingual performing arts education through school programs, summer camps, acting workshops, and student matinees, while renting its theater venue for external productions and corporate events.

Product overview

Teatro ECAS is a performing arts organization offering a portfolio of Spanish-language theatrical productions and arts education services. The core offerings include live theatrical performances featuring classic and contemporary Latin American and Hispanic plays, presented at their 88-seat venue in Providence, RI. The educational division provides bilingual professional training through the 'Te Quiero' program, student matinees, teaching artist residencies, and summer camps for children ages 7-12. Additional offerings include venue rental, gift certificates, study guides, and season subscription packages. The organization operates as a 501c3 nonprofit and produces approximately six plays annually with twelve performances each.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• El Cianuro... ¿Solo o con Leche? A Spanish-language theatrical production based on Juan José Alonso Millán's dark comedy about an eccentric family with macabre intentions, directed by Francis Parra, performed at the Providence venue for general audiences.
• Filin Tango & Flamenco A musical performance by Ana Del Rocío featuring Argentinian tango and flamenco with tribute to Rocío Dúrcal, celebrating Hispanic musical heritage.
• Teatro ECAS Education Programs Bilingual professional theatre training programs including the 'Te Quiero' program for children and youth, school programs, student matinees, and residencies for Spanish language immersion experiences.
• Summer Camp Acting, dancing, and singing classes for children ages 7-12, held during summer break.
• Manny Perez Workshop An exclusive intensive acting workshop led by acclaimed film and television actor Manny Perez, open to anyone age 17 and up with no experience required.
• Student Matinees Interactive Spanish theater experiences for students, including study guides and a poster-making contest, with productions such as 'Yo Soy Minerva' and 'El Vuelo de las Mariposas'.
• Venue Rental Rental of Teatro ECAS venue featuring an 88-seat theatre and reception area for productions, receptions, and corporate meetings.
• Gift Certificates No-expiration gift cards for Teatro ECAS performances, supporting local theater and available in any amount.
• Season Subscriptions Season subscription packages (Amigo, Compinche, Amigazo) offering progressive discounts, complimentary tickets, unlimited exchanges, priority seating, and sponsorship recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ participants annually in educational programs and workshops
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rhode Island CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Rhode Island College is developing AI-powered social work simulation technology featuring Teatro ECAS actors. This partnership provides practical clinical skills training for Spanish-speaking social work students and will be accessible to other institutions upon completion. The collaboration demonstrates Teatro ECAS's actors being recognized for their professional capabilities in specialized training applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Repertorio Español: New York-based nonprofit Spanish-language theater producing classic and contemporary Latin American works with English supertitles. Closely comparable to Teatro ECAS in mission (Spanish-language repertory for LatinX audiences), educational programming, and bilingual presentation model.
• GALA Hispanic Theatre: Washington D.C.-based Latino theater producing Spanish and bilingual works with a strong educational outreach arm. Directly comparable in operating model, mission, and focus on Latin American/Spanish repertoire.
• INTAR Theatre: New York-based Latino theater company developing and presenting new American plays by Latino playwrights. Comparable in nonprofit structure and Latino-focused performing arts programming, though with greater emphasis on new work development.
• Teatro Vista: Chicago-based Latino theater company producing bilingual productions. Comparable in mission and small-theater nonprofit operating model serving a specific LatinX community in a defined U.S. metro.
• Su Teatro: Denver-based Chicano/Mexican-American theater and arts organization producing bilingual performances with strong community and educational programming. Directly comparable in community-embedded, culturally-specific theater mission.
• El Teatro Campesino: California-based Chicano theater founded as a farmworkers' theater, now producing bilingual productions and educational programs. Comparable in Spanish-language/bilingual repertory focus and educational outreach to youth.

Broad incumbents

• The Public Theater: Major New York nonprofit theater producing a wide range of work including culturally-specific programming. Comparable as a nonprofit producing theater with educational programming, but operates at much larger scale and broader artistic mandate.
• Steppenwolf Theatre Company: Major Chicago nonprofit theater company with extensive educational and new-work programming. Comparable as a nonprofit repertory theater with community outreach, though much larger in scale and not culturally-specific to Latino audiences.
• Roundabout Theatre Company: Established New York nonprofit theater with educational programming and subscription models. Comparable in nonprofit theater operations, subscription tiers, and venue-based revenue model, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Latino Theater Company (Los Angeles): Los Angeles-based Latino theater organization producing bilingual works and cultural programming. Comparable in cultural mission and nonprofit structure, but operates in a different geography than Teatro ECAS's New England base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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