Welcome to ECPAA

East County Performing Arts Association
501(c)(3) EIN #88-0859635

Launched in 2022, ECPAA is driven by a simple vision: “Community Transformed by Art.” We bridge the gap between theater producers and patrons through shared resources, promotion, and community-building. Beyond our own year-round season in Julian and its neighbors, we empower the regional arts scene by connecting artists and technicians with a community of patrons dedicated to seeing our entire region thrive. 

2025/26 Leadership
Colleen Baker, Director
Rhondda Begley, Director
Kelly Ford-Kaminski, Director
Alec Helm, Director
Eric Jones, Secretary/Treasurer
Vince March, Director
Dana Pettersen, President
Linda Ross, Director
Don Winslow, Director

Former Directors
Robin Boland
Dennis Cantor
Cassi Nelson

Our Vision: A Community Transformed by Art

Our Mission: Connecting theatrical arts producers and patrons through shared resource development, production, promotion and community-building.

Our What: Our patron development and fundraising programs raise money throughout the year. ECPAA both produces shows and shares fundraising proceeds among member producers through fund distribution, as well as start-up grants to emerging companies.

Our How: ECPAA has adopted a comprehensive Production Standards policy based on the Chicago Theater Standards, viewable here.

San Diego East County? Includes the communities of Alpine, Borrego Springs, El Cajon, Jamul, Julian, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Ramona, Santee, and Spring Valley.