Eta Creative Arts

12/02/2025

The "Magic" of eta

eta is unique in its longevity and legacy as one of the oldest Black-Owned and Operated theatres in America.

Fifty-four years of artistic excellence produced a cadre of career directors, actors, writers, and technicians.

The MAGIC of eta is the artistic and cultural glue it creates for our community!

This year's gala theme is "Rebuilding, Elevating New Voices, and Celebrating our Alumni."

As eta embarks on its 54th year in existence, we have taken time to reflect on the amazing and substantial legacy of this historic institution of African American culture and the individuals whose long-term contributions built its legacy. This year, we are honoring the following alumni with a prestigious lifetime achievement award to recognize their outstanding creative contributions to the organization.

eta's 54th Anniversary Gala is sponsored by . We are grateful for their continued support and commitment to providing arts education and programming to all communities.

Visit our gala page and purchase tickets today: https://www.etacreativearts.org/general-8

Runako Jahi Martrice Edge

12/02/2025

Support eta Creative Arts Foundation This Giving Tuesday! Donate at www.etacreativearts.org/donate - https://mailchi.mp/etacreativearts/support-eta-creative-arts-foundation-this-giving-tuesday

11/28/2025

Final Shows of The Wash! Get Your Tickets Today! - https://mailchi.mp/etacreativearts/final-shows-of-the-wash-get-your-tickets-today

11/25/2025

Get Gala-Ready: Tickets on Sale & Awardees Revealed! Join us as we celebrate and honor the awardees!

eta is grateful for the continued support of Chicago Community Trust whose sponsorship grant is making this event possible.

https://mailchi.mp/etacreativearts/get-gala-ready-tickets-on-sale-awardees-revealed

11/17/2025

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!

GALA TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!

AUDITION NOTICE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:30 pm

CURRENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Running now through November 30, 2025

THE WASH - Perceptions Theatre

December 12 - 14, 2025

MIKA SCROOGE - Urban Broadway Theatre Group

https://mailchi.mp/etacreativearts/events-update-gala-glitz-and-glam-buy-your-tickets

11/12/2025

Tickets are on sale for eta’s annual fundraising gala! Get your tickets today.

It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Celebrating 54 Years - eta’s New Era: Rebuilding, Elevating New Voices and Celebrating our Alumni.

As eta embarks on its 54th year in existence, we have taken time to reflect on the amazing and substantial legacy of this historic institution of African American culture and the individuals whose long-term contributions built its legacy. This year, we are honoring the following alumni with a prestigious lifetime achievement award to recognize their outstanding contributions to eta Creative Arts Foundation.

Awardees

- Runako Jahi (Artistic Director)
- Donn Carl Harper (Actor/ Director)
- Cynthia Maddox (Actress/House Manager)
- Kemati Janice Porter (Executive Director)
- Wanda Bishop ( Composer)
- Theophilus Reed ( Musician)
- Razor Leah Griffith ( Stage Management)
- Rueben D. Echoles ( Actor/ Director)
- Martrice Edge - (Actress)
- Ken Simmons ( Property Manager/Photography)
- Mamma Geri Williams ( Dance Instructor)
- Margaret Lucas (Business Manager/Box Office)
- Teresa White (Business Manager/Box Office)
- Darryl Goodman Sr. (Technical Director)
- Nelli Jones ( first Artistic Coordinator/Manager)

Host - Allen Edge (Comedian/eta Alum)

Purchase tickets here: https://www.etacreativearts.org/event-details/etas-annual-fundraising-gala

Attention all Teachers, Coaches, School Administrators! Join us at eta for discounted tickets during Teacher Appreciation Night!! Teachers and other public servants enjoy a 50% discount for shows this weekend! 

11/10/2025

Tickets are on sale for eta's annual fundraising gala! Get your tickets today.

It's guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Celebrating 54 Years - eta's New Era: Rebuilding, Elevating New Voices and Celebrating our Alumni.

As eta embarks on its 54th year in existence, we have taken time to reflect on the amazing and substantial legacy of this historic institution of African American culture and the individuals whose long-term contributions built its legacy. This year, we are honoring the following alumni with a prestigious lifetime achievement award to recognize their outstanding contributions to eta Creative Arts Foundation.

Awardees

- Runako Jahi (Artistic Director)
- Donn Carl Harper (Actor/ Director)
- Cynthia Maddox (Actress/House Manager)
- Kemati Janice Porter (Executive Director)
- Wanda Bishop ( Composer)
- Theophilus Reed ( Musician)
- Razor Leah Griffith ( Stage Management)
- Rueben D. Echoles ( Actor/ Director)
- Martrice Edge - (Actress)
- Ken Simmons ( Property Manager/Photography)
- Mamma Geri Williams ( Dance Instructor)
- Margaret Lucas (Business Manager/Box Office)
- Teresa White (Business Manager/Box Office)
- Darryl Goodman Sr. (Technical Director)
- Nelli Jones ( first Artistic Coordinator/Manager)

Host - Alan Edge (Comedian/eta Alum)

Purchase tickets here: https://www.etacreativearts.org/event-details/etas-annual-fundraising-gala

11/08/2025

Get ready to be inspired! This weekend is your last chance to experience the uplifting Mop & Bucket Blues! Catch the show on Saturday at 2:00pm or 7:30pm (SOLD OUT), or on Sunday at 2:00pm or 6:00pm. Secure your tickets now at www.etacreativearts.org!! 🎉

11/07/2025

https://mailchi.mp/etacreativearts/mop-bucket-blues-final-curtain-call GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE FINAL WEEK PERFORMANCES OF "MOP & BUCKET BLUES."

11/03/2025

Black Culture comes through in our art. Eta Creative Art Foundation's mission is to tell our stories in first voice. It is important that we tell our stories, cultivate art, speak our truth, control the narrative, and support Black Arts.

Friday, November 7, 2025 is WVON night at eta Creative Arts Foundation. WVON is supporting "Mop & Bucket Blues." Get your tickets at www.etacreativearts.org.

11/02/2025

Cast Members from Mop & Bucket Blues on the Matt McGill Show talking about eta Creative Arts Foudation, its legacy, their characters in Mop & Bucket Blues, why it's an important and necessary story to tell, and why the community shoud support Black Theater!

We had an amazing time at WVON!

Get your tickets before the production ends. November 7 - 9, 2025 is the final weekend to see this amazng production. We can't wait to see you there! Get your tickets at www.etacreativearts.org.

We are thankful for the continued support of WVON and the Matt McGill Show.

Friday, November 7, 2025 is WVON night at eta! WVON hosts Matt McGill and LaDonna Raeh will be in the house!!

Discounted tickets are available:
Teacher discount code: Teacher
Senior discount code: Senior
Group Sales tickets of 8 or more - discount code: Groupsales ( 30% off)

10/26/2025

🎭🎭"The writing is DIABOLICAL!!!"🎭🎭

🎭🎭"The creative spirit here is magnificent! 🎭🎭

eta remains committed to telling our stories in "first voice" and we are so excited the community feels reflected in this work!

🗣🗣Come check out "Mop & Bucket Blues" today at 2 pm and 6pm. Get tickets for 50% off by applying the discount code Sunday at checkout.

There are no shows next week, but Mop & Bucket Blues is back November 6 - 9 for its FINAL WEEK at eta Creative Arts Foundation.

Come see this amazing production while it's still here!

Tickets are available at www.etacreativearts.org