Our Story
In 1997, Nancy Patiño, a dedicated teacher in Providence, gathered a group of passionate Latinx artists in poetry, dance, music, and painting. This initiative led to the creation of the Educational Center for Arts and Science (ECAS). Since then, Teatro ECAS has become the leading Latin theater in New England, showcasing classic and contemporary works in Spanish and nurturing a new generation of Latinx actors through educational programs for all ages.