Edgemar Center for the Arts

Edgemar Center for the Arts (ECA) is a 501(c)(3) arts organization with a three-pronged mission: to provide an environment that nurtures the creative process and encourages collaboration between writers, directors, actors, musicians, dancers and visual artists; to create a learning environment for children and adults; and to invite the community to... observe, engage, and interact, to add its voice to our creative discovery. With two theaters, an art gallery, rehearsal, classroom and office space, the ECA anchors the Frank Gehry designed Edgemar complex on Main Street in Santa Monica, California. The interior courtyard is a hub of activity and a place of convergence for artists, businesses, residents and visitors to this popular beachside destination. The center houses the popular Michelle Danner Acting School, and regularly hosts popular, diverse and award-winning theatre, music, dance, film and visual art performances. Some standout productions performed at ECA include The Night of the Black Cat, winner of the 2005 Best Musical of the Year at the LA Music Awards, Jane Fonda in the Court of Public Opinion starring Anne Archer and the currently running The Rainmaker, an LA Times Critics' Choice. Additionally, ECA serves all facets of the Westside community and beyond by offering public arts programs. These programs include ticketed performances and educational outreach courses for children and senior citizens.Read More