Exceptional Theater Company

05/19/2026

Join us for this beautiful day! Thank you Friendship Circle of Greater Fort Lauderdale ❤️

💙 Coby’s Friendship Day

Join us on May 24th, 3–4:30 PM to celebrate the friendships made this year! We’ll share laughter, fun, and design friendship tote bag keepsakes.

This year, we dedicate Friendship Day to our dear friend Coby Chesal, honoring the warm hugs and lasting impact he left with us all.

All teens and adults are invited! RSVP NOW!
🎟️ Special Friends: FriendshipFL.org/RSVP-Friendship-Day
🙌 Volunteers: FriendshipFL.org/RSVP-Volunteers

05/04/2026

✨ ETC’s Annual Benefit Show is here ✨
Join us for Dance Where You Belong - a high-energy, heart-filled performance where our actors take the stage and remind us exactly what it means to be seen, celebrated, and truly belong.

At Exceptional Theater Company, it’s never just about the performance… it’s about confidence, community, and voices that deserve to be heard, on stage and beyond. 💫

🎟 Tickets: $25
📅 May 15 & May 16 at 7PM
📍 FLCT Main Theater | Davie, FL

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come experience the magic for yourself.

Because everyone deserves a spotlight. ⭐️

04/09/2026

Join us for the ETC Hero Awards on April 24th co-hosted by AJ alongside Douglass Levy on an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, impact, and community.
Every voice deserves a spotlight!
We look forward to seeing you there! ✨🎭
Tickets are in the link in our Instagram bio. 🔗

04/06/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the sponsors who make this night possible!

Your support goes far beyond April 24 🎭 It creates opportunities, access, and meaningful experiences for our actors every single day.

Thank you for believing in this work and in the power of what we do together!

If you or your company are interested in being part of this impact, there’s still time to join us.

Every voice deserves a spotlight ✨

02/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🎭✨

Exceptional Theater Company’s 2026 Hero Awards

📍 Broward Center for the Performing Arts
📅 April 24 | 6:00 PM

More than an event - it’s a celebration of inclusion, excellence, and the partnerships that make real impact possible.

Join us as we honor the heroes who believe that teens and adults with special needs deserve to shine on the biggest stages.

Mark your calendars! You’re going to want to be in this room💫

11/05/2025

Sunday plans = made! ✨

Join us at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a creative workshop with Miss Tammy on Sunday, November 9.
All levels welcome, come play, move, and make theater magic with us! 🎭💫

What’s in the jam?
• Singing — find your voice and sing favorite Broadway songs with confidence 🎶
• Acting — explore characters and storytelling through theater games 🎭
• Simple choreography — move to the beat with easy, expressive steps 🕺

RSVP with Rebecca: [email protected]

11/04/2025

The Chesal Family extends their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has sent love, attended the funeral and celebration of life, and continues to keep Coby in their hearts. 💛

Shiva - a time for family and friends to gather, offer condolences, and celebrate Coby’s life - continues at Michal’s home today, Tuesday, November 4th, and Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

📩 Please DM us for the address if you wish to attend.

❤️ In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the organizations that meant the world to Coby:

Exceptional Theater Company: https://www.etcfl.org

Friendship Circle Of Greater Fort Lauderdale: https://friendshipfl.org/support-our-cause

For those who wish to help in another way, a Meal Train has been created to support the family. You can sign up here: http://Mealtrain.com/w4d237

Coby’s light continues to shine through the love, laughter, and kindness shared by everyone who knew him. 💜✨

10/31/2025

🎃 Spooky fun with Exceptional Theater Company!
Our Halloween Movie Night was filled with laughter, popcorn, and the best company. 👻
We wish everyone a safe and spooky Halloween! 🧡🕸️

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10/16/2025

Throwback to our last Beyond The Stage Workshop with where our actors were able to practice yoga and mindfulness alongside their favorite broadway hits!
Thank you to Sylvia Valverde for bringing joy, movement, and a peaceful environment to our ETC actors, and shout out to our youngest volunteer Elliot for assisting in this workshop! 🧘‍♀️⭐️

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